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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
Synthetics+60.15%$265.39M$24.04M
2 / 7
2
Move To Earn+41.03%$72.83M$12.00M
3 / 11
3
Transport+30.40%$17.14M$1.82M
3 / 1
4
Reddit Points+23.73%$6.44M$1,962.47
2 / 1
5
Velas Ecosystem+15.09%$20.72B$715.76M
4 / 6
6
Sun Pump Ecosystem+15.01%$35.30M$11.09M
9 / 1
7
Startup Memes+12.16%$126.07M$110.37M
1 / 1
8
TRON Meme+10.39%$15.25M$10.90M
11 / 3
TBULL/--/--
9
Four.Meme Ecosystem+9.69%$648.62M$371.90M
34 / 55
10
Movement Ecosystem+9.21%$116.95M$205.93M
1 / 1
MOVE/--/--
11
LedgerPrime Portfolio+8.23%$777.06M$28.96M
4 / 5
12
Political Memes+7.47%$1.30B$212.48M
16 / 32
13
Solana Token-2022+7.38%$1.39M$63,526.53
3 / 2
14
Yearn Partnerships+7.23%$217.68M$24.55M
3 / 5
15
Somnia Ecosystem+6.28%$853.20M$134.33M
1 / 1
USDC.e/--/--
16
ParaFi Capital+5.85%$7.48B$550.64M
5 / 9
17
BoostVC Portfolio+5.57%$2.19T$60.91B
6 / 10
18
Animoca Brands Portfolio+4.95%$2.56B$633.30M
27 / 56
19
DN404+4.26%$143,054.38$0.00
1 / 1
SHEB/--/--
20
Base Ecosystem+4.09%$75.96B$4.09B
273 / 564
21
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+3.89%$2.18T$60.04B
3 / 15
DOT/--/--
22
Mobile Mining+3.83%$1.74B$21.66M
1 / 4
23
Memes+3.79%$41.82B$3.42B
677 / 1245
24
Paradigm Portfolio+3.31%$2.18T$60.25B
9 / 14
--/--/--
25
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
26
BNB Chain Ecosystem+3.28%$216.06B$15.97B
1021 / 1573
WBETH/--/--
27
DWF Labs Portfolio+2.76%$46.55B$1.85B
30 / 121
28
HyperEVM Ecosystem+2.68%$88.88B$8.55B
8 / 12
29
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
30
TokenFi Launchpad+2.58%$460.59M$43.32M
1 / 4
31
Entertainment+2.36%$1.40B$449.59M
33 / 59
32
Capital Launchpad+2.24%$53.03M$23.97M
2 / 1
33
TRON Ecosystem+2.17%$37.68B$1.23B
18 / 14
BTT/--/--
34
Storage+2.01%$2.63B$249.24M
17 / 26
FIL/AR/--
35
a16z Portfolio+1.79%$2.31T$63.03B
6 / 22
XRP/--/--
36
Social Money+1.49%$247.59M$45.11M
3 / 4
37
Algorithmic Stablecoin+1.42%$899.66M$4.64M
5 / 5
38
Filesharing+1.34%$2.24B$214.40M
16 / 20
--/--/--
39
Account Abstraction+1.29%$2.30B$149.43M
1 / 9
40
Privacy Blockchain+1.21%$6.21B$772.63M
14 / 25
41
Moonshot+1.21%$2.00B$336.28M
5 / 8
42
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+1.15%$2.38T$65.01B
9 / 26
--/--/--
43
Bonk Fun Ecosystem+1.14%$9.59B$487.28M
17 / 27
44
Standard Crypto Portfolio+1.14%$11.92B$1.22B
2 / 8
ZEC/SKY/--
45
Ethereum Ecosystem+1.13%$595.67B$38.39B
1232 / 1631
46
Options+1.11%$17.79M$199,765.35
5 / 5
47
Seigniorage+1.10%$380.02M$18.96M
4 / 5
48
Real World Assets (RWA)+1.04%$42.15B$9.12B
48 / 94
49
Privacy+1.03%$62.17B$4.35B
81 / 103
--/--/--
50
ONUS Ecosystem+0.97%$186.37B$69.59B
2 / 1

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.