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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
1
Doge Chain Ecosystem+48.03%$22.65B$2.08B
4 / 5
2
Rollups+13.29%$1.84B$249.82M
3 / 18
3
Political Memes+13.13%$806.96M$186.60M
19 / 40
4
Movement Ecosystem+11.22%$75.57M$228.18M
1 / 1
MOVE/--/--
5
Polkadot Ecosystem+9.79%$8.99B$829.96M
9 / 24
DOT/KSM/--
6
Filesharing+9.45%$1.73B$244.15M
14 / 21
7
Modular Blockchain+8.47%$3.92B$517.19M
6 / 25
8
Storage+7.14%$1.92B$263.07M
13 / 31
WAL/--/--
9
MultiversX Ecosystem+6.12%$134.33M$13.72M
7 / 31
10
Solana Token-2022+4.93%$819,427.1$5,142.15
3 / 1
11
Retail+4.81%$15.13M$100.66M
3 / 1
12
Kommunitas Launchpad+4.00%$1.28M$114,489.91
4 / 2
13
PreStocks Ecosystem+3.77%$18.60M$4.64M
3 / 2
14
Pre-IPO+3.66%$18.60M$4.64M
2 / 3
--/--/--
15
Internet Computer Ecosystem+3.54%$1.39B$60.20M
4 / 17
16
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
17
Polkastarter+3.02%$98.63M$11.16M
11 / 13
18
SEI Ecosystem+2.88%$15.00B$1.98B
5 / 12
19
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
STX/--/--
20
DN404+2.37%$73,236.35$0.00
1 / 1
SHEB/--/--
21
Immutable zkEVM Ecosystem+2.03%$156.84M$48.61M
4 / 1
22
Farming as a Service (FaaS)+1.62%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
MVC/--/--
23
Celebrity Memes+1.51%$864.99M$149.31M
5 / 11
24
Play To Earn+1.29%$1.89B$508.47M
46 / 124
25
Vector Smart Chain Ecosystem+1.18%$78.47B$47.02B
2 / 1
26
Memes+1.14%$33.50B$4.13B
521 / 1337
M/SHIB/--
27
Zero Knowledge Proofs+1.01%$8.88B$974.99M
15 / 56
28
Base Ecosystem+0.85%$59.17B$5.71B
223 / 629
WSTETH/--/--
29
xStocks Ecosystem+0.79%$7.84B$636.48M
34 / 29
30
VBC Ventures Portfolio+0.62%$167.95M$16.13M
4 / 16
WOO/BFC/--
31
Trustswap Launchpad+0.58%$4.28M$665,682.02
4 / 5
32
Metaverse+0.46%$4.05B$1.62B
47 / 124
33
ONUS Ecosystem+0.26%$186.71B$105.09B
2 / 2
34
Quantum-Resistant+0.24%$5.83B$402.71M
7 / 11
QUBIC/--/--
35
X1 Ecosystem+0.19%$1.88B$21.31M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
36
Tokenized Stock+0.13%$8.32B$762.42M
115 / 124
CRCLon/--/--
37
KRW stablecoin+0.12%$0.00$21,038.55
1 / 1
KRWQ/--/--
38
AI Memes+0.11%$666.84M$82.86M
30 / 74
39
ParaFi Capital+0.07%$4.13B$1.10B
3 / 11
40
Doggone Doggerel+0.04%$21.07B$1.85B
31 / 122
BONK/--/--
41
ZEDXION Smart Chain Ecosystem+0.02%$186.66B$105.09B
3 / 1
42
Cooking.City Ecosystem0.00%$45,525.52$0.00
1 / 1
DBC/--/--
43
Tokenized Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds)0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
CETES/--/--
44
Genpad0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
BAKED/--/--
45
Friend Tech0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
FOO/--/--
46
Aave Tokens0.00%$0.00$0.00
0 / 0
--/--/--
47
TRON Meme-0.00%$7.17M$2.57M
9 / 4
48
Tokenized ETFs-0.06%$475.25M$29.99M
33 / 33
49
ONDO Ecosystem-0.08%$2.18B$179.35M
152 / 110
50
TradFi Assets (Derivatives)-0.09%$0.00$0.00
24 / 40

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.