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Cryptocurrency categories

We've compiled an extensive list of cryptocurrency categories to showcase the unique traits of each cryptocurrency. The categories are sorted by their 24-hour average price change. Click on any category to explore detailed information about the cryptocurrencies within it.

Name24h avg. price (%)Market cap24h volumeGainers/LosersTop coins
201
Asset Management-1.14%$1.79B$144.26M
27 / 22
202
Liquid Staking Derivatives-1.17%$36.62B$820.98M
30 / 47
203
Media-1.17%$25.93B$1.52B
30 / 17
204
OKX Ventures Portfolio-1.18%$60.58B$9.39B
35 / 37
205
Communications & Social Media-1.20%$625.16M$319.08M
16 / 19
206
Aptos Ecosystem-1.20%$6.91B$1.81B
24 / 22
207
Insurance-1.23%$64.64M$5.80M
4 / 12
208
Celo Ecosystem-1.25%$6.79B$1.55B
10 / 24
209
Retail-1.28%$36.07M$36.85M
3 / 2
210
Hashkey Capital Portfolio-1.28%$214.13B$46.74B
14 / 16
211
Launchpad-1.28%$831.93M$174.94M
50 / 48
212
Circle Ventures Portfolio-1.29%$2.78B$468.23M
7 / 5
213
Everscale Ecosystem-1.30%$15.72B$2.06B
4 / 5
214
Osmosis Ecosystem-1.32%$22.31B$3.41B
31 / 49
OM/TIA/--
215
Move To Earn-1.33%$172.95M$78.10M
12 / 10
216
DeSci-1.35%$397.43M$132.87M
18 / 17
217
Identity-1.39%$1.60B$347.66M
10 / 13
218
TRON Meme-1.42%$50.96M$42.48M
20 / 11
219
Fan Token-1.43%$175.42M$91.42M
24 / 24
220
Near Protocol Ecosystem-1.44%$31.96B$6.07B
20 / 34
LINK/--/--
221
Icetea Labs-1.44%$15.32M$7.91M
7 / 8
222
Gambling-1.46%$331.23M$85.16M
19 / 17
RLB/FUN/--
223
Velas Ecosystem-1.50%$10.34B$685.59M
7 / 6
224
BlueZilla-1.53%$7.46M$301,166.33
5 / 8
225
Doggone Doggerel-1.57%$31.99B$4.88B
29 / 40
226
Olympus Pro Ecosystem-1.57%$1.13B$237.22M
11 / 16
227
AI Agents-1.62%$2.62B$785.95M
35 / 47
228
BRC-20-1.64%$295.52M$198.91M
21 / 26
229
Alleged SEC Securities-1.64%$195.37B$16.49B
18 / 21
BNB/ADA/--
230
Camelot Launchpad-1.67%$46,107.82$3.13M
2 / 6
231
Nomad Capital-1.79%$139.21M$85.94M
2 / 2
BB/ZRC/--
232
Linea Ecosystem-1.82%$12.42B$2.05B
11 / 21
233
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem-1.83%$403.54M$200.30M
26 / 46
234
Optimism Ecosystem-1.83%$36.00B$4.26B
14 / 32
235
Ferrum Network-1.84%$11.89M$1.04M
6 / 4
236
Data Availability-1.90%$4.21B$613.36M
3 / 5
PHA/--/--
237
Music-1.94%$138.60M$30.35M
12 / 15
238
Health-1.96%$100.99M$5.57M
12 / 11
239
VBC Ventures Portfolio-1.98%$450.81M$62.28M
16 / 21
240
Trustswap Launchpad-1.99%$20.31M$1.42M
9 / 8
241
Elrond Ecosystem-2.06%$1.90B$74.76M
1 / 16
UTK/CRU/--
242
zkSync Era Ecosystem-2.12%$21.04B$2.66B
21 / 27
--/--/--
243
Options-2.23%$14.35M$7.05M
4 / 7
244
Cybersecurity-2.42%$166.56M$32.41M
5 / 14
245
Corn Ecosystem-2.45%$4.26B$160.02M
1 / 6
246
Mobile Mining-2.58%$4.05B$390.42M
2 / 2
247
E-commerce-2.59%$59.89M$4.24M
5 / 9
248
Polkastarter-2.73%$358.04M$63.78M
10 / 26
249
Synthetics-2.78%$338.15M$64.58M
4 / 8
250
Farastarter-2.79%$56,694.74$1,836.32
1 / 1
BEM/--/--

FAQ

Why are there so many cryptocurrency categories?

The blockchain ecosystem has grown into a thriving and diverse space. To help investors navigate different sectors, various cryptocurrency categories have been established. These categories can be broadly classified into four major types, each with several subcategories:

Public chain ecosystems: Includes Bitcoin ecosystem, Ethereum ecosystem, Arbitrum ecosystem, zkSync Era ecosystem, and more.

Institutional investment portfolios: Covers projects backed by firms such as a16z, DCG, Galaxy Digital, and Multicoin Capital.

Industry concepts: Covers concepts like Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs, Web3, DAOs, stablecoins, Layer-2, rollups, memecoins, play-to-earn, and mineable tokens.

Use cases: Focuses on real-life applications like gaming, AI and big data, sports, education, and more.

Is the number of cryptocurrency categories fixed?

No, the number of cryptocurrency categories is not fixed. As the blockchain industry evolves and new trends emerge, new categories are continuously added over time.

How is the total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category calculated?

The total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category is calculated by adding up the market caps of all the cryptocurrencies within that category.

How do cryptocurrency categories help with investing?

Cryptocurrency categories offer two main benefits for investors:

1. They allow investors to compare the performance of cryptocurrencies within the same category, making it easier to identify promising investment opportunities.

2. When certain sectors gain momentum, projects within the relevant category often experience significant market activity. Categories help investors quickly assess market dynamics and capitalize on emerging trends.