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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
Tokenized Gold+1459.29%$3.19B$17.09B
11 / 2
2
Tokenized commodities+947.88%$3.19B$17.09B
12 / 8
--/--/--
3
Real World Assets (RWA)+129.03%$43.03B$19.00B
47 / 105
4
Tokenized Assets+114.55%$13.51B$18.04B
65 / 99
--/--/--
5
Velas Ecosystem+111.88%$20.83B$816.79M
3 / 7
6
Abstract Chain Ecosystem+33.19%$20.01B$1.77B
2 / 6
7
Inscriptions+22.92%$127.71M$47.23M
11 / 13
8
Startup Memes+21.94%$125.68M$101.21M
1 / 1
9
USD Stablecoin+21.84%$310.82B$125.04B
48 / 14
10
Political Memes+19.60%$1.33B$202.24M
33 / 35
11
BRC-20+17.69%$130.01M$48.24M
11 / 18
--/--/--
12
Internet Capital Markets+17.37%$408.48M$239.90M
25 / 42
13
Berachain Ecosystem+15.87%$19.29M$3.04M
1 / 1
14
Events+13.95%$6.07M$2.15M
2 / 2
AVT/CST/--
15
Hospitality+13.44%$22.61M$6.99M
1 / 2
16
Stablecoin+12.25%$317.67B$125.24B
80 / 71
--/--/--
17
Insurance+10.40%$46.79M$262,025.43
5 / 7
18
AI Memes+10.05%$1.16B$236.81M
37 / 73
19
Music+8.32%$654.25M$3.20B
8 / 14
20
Cosmos Ecosystem+8.17%$12.78B$975.95M
14 / 46
21
BONK Ecosystem+7.85%$14.31M$608,020
1 / 1
GP/ART/--
22
Osmosis Ecosystem+7.49%$53.82B$4.79B
24 / 57
DOGE/--/--
23
Four.Meme Ecosystem+5.85%$655.26M$373.00M
34 / 60
24
Tap To Earn(T2E)+5.63%$267.72M$47.97M
13 / 11
25
Memes+5.60%$42.15B$3.65B
848 / 1442
SHIB/M/--
26
Polkastarter+5.51%$203.39M$21.91M
9 / 17
27
BNB Chain Ecosystem+5.44%$214.54B$16.92B
1156 / 1702
28
DN404+5.15%$926,061.65$423.86
2 / 1
29
Chromia Ecosystem+5.09%$85.79M$12.70M
2 / 7
30
CMC Labs+5.04%$29.93M$10.41M
4 / 6
31
Injective Ecosystem+5.02%$15.62B$1.29B
19 / 63
BONK/--/--
32
Sino Global Capital+4.89%$367.24M$39.03M
1 / 1
ZRO/--/--
33
Capital Launchpad+4.44%$54.75M$23.02M
2 / 1
34
E-commerce+4.25%$46.90M$4.70M
6 / 9
35
Stablecoin Protocol+4.08%$875.30M$331.84M
4 / 3
36
Cardano Ecosystem+3.72%$26.07B$1.57B
17 / 35
37
Entertainment+3.34%$1.46B$510.11M
36 / 53
38
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/--/--
39
Soccer+3.06%$151.46M$110.10M
14 / 1
40
Cat-Themed+2.89%$631.94M$79.32M
42 / 71
41
Algorithmic Stablecoin+2.72%$863.56M$6.22M
6 / 4
42
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
43
Eclipse Ecosystem+2.55%$13.34M$17.49M
1 / 1
ES/--/--
44
Somnia Ecosystem+2.47%$848.29M$143.94M
1 / 1
USDC.e/--/--
45
Filesharing+2.38%$2.27B$257.19M
13 / 23
46
1Confirmation Portfolio+2.35%$2.18T$104.59B
3 / 8
47
Bitcoin Ecosystem+2.14%$1.85T$83.24B
33 / 90
--/--/--
48
Base Ecosystem+1.99%$75.82B$4.52B
259 / 665
WSTETH/--/--
49
PreStocks Ecosystem+1.99%$5.22M$349,758.44
4 / 1
50
Apertum Ecosystem+1.86%$186.27B$81.12B
1 / 1
WAPTM/--/--

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.