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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
Velas Ecosystem+35.21%$14.20B$372.83M
4 / 5
2
Tokenized Silver+16.67%$0.00$41,493.07
1 / 3
3
Tokenized Real Estate+15.13%$73.69M$11.98M
12 / 11
4
Everscale Ecosystem+14.37%$14.87B$515.52M
2 / 3
5
Arcade Games+11.52%$98.77M$17.24M
12 / 14
6
Matchain Ecosystem+10.98%$619,406.44$943,758.24
1 / 1
MAT/--/--
7
Olympus Pro Ecosystem+9.07%$247.33M$40.81M
11 / 13
8
Story Ecosystem+8.49%$173.57M$21.83M
2 / 2
9
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+7.14%$1.60T$26.21B
4 / 24
10
Gaming+6.83%$6.17B$1.02B
249 / 286
11
Four.Meme Ecosystem+5.74%$859.43M$898.71M
63 / 52
12
PreStocks Ecosystem+5.56%$12.31M$2.49M
4 / 1
13
Moonshot+5.04%$1.36B$150.75M
5 / 7
14
Chinese Meme+4.89%$89.01M$24.10M
10 / 3
15
Music+4.81%$203.75M$44.19M
14 / 9
16
Clanker Ecosystem+4.30%$24.22M$2.20M
1 / 1
LUM/--/--
17
Base Ecosystem+4.03%$53.54B$2.24B
325 / 536
WSTETH/--/--
18
Jump Crypto+3.96%$790.77M$209.61M
8 / 6
19
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio+3.59%$8.82B$424.73M
6 / 9
20
Lending & Borrowing+3.57%$4.51B$309.81M
21 / 40
21
Tap To Earn(T2E)+3.56%$148.16M$22.28M
8 / 10
22
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
23
SUI Ecosystem+3.29%$18.19B$747.31M
36 / 46
SUI/--/--
24
DAO Maker+3.28%$35.88M$18.12M
13 / 8
25
Alameda Research Portfolio+3.15%$1.73T$28.88B
19 / 30
--/--/--
26
Bounce Launchpad+2.90%$31.44M$3.50M
4 / 2
27
Yield Farming+2.86%$18.06B$597.95M
39 / 73
28
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
IMX/--/--
29
Moltbook and Openclaw-Themed+2.62%$0.00$10.33M
2 / 1
30
Tokenized commodities+2.34%$5.07B$319.53M
11 / 16
31
Real Estate+2.31%$142.57M$12.57M
9 / 13
--/--/--
32
Move VM (MVM)+2.26%$27.28B$1.31B
43 / 70
--/--/--
33
DeSci+2.24%$319.94M$29.96M
12 / 19
34
BNB Chain Ecosystem+2.17%$152.85B$8.82B
1475 / 1375
WBETH/--/--
35
Launchpad+2.15%$832.96M$106.91M
36 / 41
36
LaunchZone+2.14%$473,912.22$0.00
3 / 1
37
Celebrity Memes+2.03%$874.48M$129.10M
11 / 5
38
AMM+2.00%$4.34B$357.14M
12 / 42
CAKE/--/--
39
Doge Chain Ecosystem+1.86%$20.09B$932.86M
4 / 5
40
Injective Ecosystem+1.83%$10.44B$695.96M
22 / 54
41
BlueZilla+1.82%$1.54M$33,708.18
6 / 2
42
Oxbull+1.74%$12.14M$2.87M
5 / 3
43
Shima Capital+1.72%$34.99M$15.59M
4 / 2
44
Plasma Ecosystem+1.60%$18.78B$422.08M
3 / 5
45
Paal Ecosystem+1.49%$6.50B$312.40M
7 / 3
46
DAO+1.48%$13.20B$971.25M
50 / 109
TAO/--/--
47
Play To Earn+1.39%$1.71B$350.41M
86 / 81
48
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+1.32%$189.58M$40.57M
7 / 5
49
Binance Buildkey TGE+1.29%$248.77M$39.32M
2 / 1
50
Gambling+1.28%$259.23M$1.52M
15 / 18
RLB/TGC/--

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.