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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
Memes+3447.90%$23.77B$2.25B
1180 / 537
2
a16z Portfolio+756.89%$1.59T$37.97B
26 / 5
3
Binance Launchpad+646.06%$2.01B$334.62M
24 / 12
4
DeFAI+573.82%$562.98M$104.53M
42 / 16
5
Entertainment+294.69%$794.34M$130.10M
46 / 33
6
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Token+265.58%$32.71B$1.51B
87 / 38
7
Everscale Ecosystem+235.67%$13.60B$869.50M
4 / 1
8
BNB Chain Ecosystem+147.26%$148.60B$8.53B
1896 / 872
WBETH/--/--
9
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+82.84%$1.51T$36.35B
17 / 1
NEAR/--/--
10
NFTs & Collectibles+73.65%$6.05B$889.85M
193 / 124
11
AI & Big Data+61.70%$18.84B$3.49B
408 / 163
12
Gaming+48.12%$5.11B$685.42M
315 / 174
13
Polygon Ecosystem+44.72%$40.72B$2.71B
398 / 156
WSTETH/--/--
14
IoT+38.74%$7.14B$374.97M
27 / 7
15
Filesharing+37.74%$1.48B$111.56M
24 / 10
FIL/AR/--
16
Binance Ecosystem+22.51%$2.20T$124.10B
793 / 317
USDT/--/--
17
Ethereum Ecosystem+22.25%$366.07B$17.57B
2022 / 837
stETH/--/--
18
DeFi+21.92%$187.50B$8.11B
1130 / 507
USDS/--/--
19
Mantra Ecosystem+19.45%$36.13M$9.13M
2 / 1
20
BoostVC Portfolio+17.75%$1.52T$36.93B
12 / 3
ZEC/--/--
21
Eclipse Ecosystem+14.51%$680,643.19$3.32M
1 / 1
ES/--/--
22
ParaFi Capital+13.28%$4.21B$545.17M
10 / 3
23
Camelot Launchpad+11.55%$1.24M$83,623.84
5 / 1
24
Distributed Computing+11.46%$6.24B$743.61M
78 / 39
--/--/--
25
Matchain Ecosystem+11.16%$947,552.88$851,986.56
1 / 1
MAT/--/--
26
Robinhood Ecosystem+10.78%$15.17B$1.11B
3 / 2
USDG/--/--
27
Paradigm Portfolio+10.54%$1.51T$36.44B
19 / 4
--/--/--
28
DePIN+7.73%$15.30B$1.77B
133 / 62
ICP/--/--
29
Move To Earn+7.62%$34.26M$5.38M
10 / 3
30
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+7.47%$1.64T$39.30B
26 / 10
--/--/--
31
Rehypothecated Crypto+7.32%$108.10B$2.59B
162 / 33
--/--/--
32
Tourism+7.11%$24.88M$34.05M
4 / 1
33
Story Ecosystem+7.10%$99.76M$330.90M
1 / 2
34
Privacy Blockchain+6.38%$6.99B$124.35M
22 / 17
35
Health+6.17%$107.72M$4.72M
11 / 4
36
Polychain Capital Portfolio+6.08%$1.52T$37.36B
42 / 7
AVAX/--/--
37
Gemini Frontier Fund+5.57%$9.78M$8.70M
1 / 1
MAV/--/--
38
Wallet+5.41%$1.27B$279.00M
32 / 16
TEL/BP/--
39
SUI Ecosystem+4.86%$16.90B$586.98M
54 / 22
SUI/--/--
40
Logistics+4.86%$593.61M$19.82M
8 / 3
41
Discord Bots+4.69%$35.44M$20.48M
6 / 2
42
Intent+4.66%$394.01M$45.10M
7 / 2
COW/DBR/--
43
Circle Ventures Portfolio+4.54%$3.46B$290.83M
10 / 1
44
Move VM (MVM)+4.25%$24.85B$1.50B
77 / 27
--/--/--
45
AI Agent Launchpad+4.21%$427.49M$49.77M
16 / 6
MAGIC/--/--
46
x402 Ecosystem+4.13%$6.23B$376.09M
29 / 7
EIGEN/Q/--
47
Robotics+4.12%$3.22B$464.28M
16 / 9
JASMY/--/--
48
Bittensor Subnets+4.06%$247.50M$9.89M
30 / 2
49
Galaxy Digital Portfolio+4.04%$1.37T$28.41B
15 / 4
XMR/MON/--
50
Bittensor Ecosystem+4.01%$8.43B$622.16M
33 / 3
--/--/--

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.