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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
201
Launchpad+0.37%$1.51B$138.04M
45 / 39
202
Fantom Ecosystem+0.35%$36.80B$1.64B
55 / 40
203
SUI Ecosystem+0.35%$27.83B$1.26B
53 / 31
SUI/--/--
204
DeFi Index+0.33%$45.43M$2.55M
3 / 2
205
Bonk Fun Ecosystem+0.30%$9.67B$407.27M
21 / 21
206
Generative AI+0.30%$6.51B$349.66M
42 / 27
207
Near Protocol Ecosystem+0.27%$43.40B$2.28B
34 / 19
--/--/--
208
AMM+0.27%$7.34B$545.14M
37 / 20
209
Atomicals Ecosystem+0.26%$9.56B$375.48M
2 / 1
210
VBC Ventures Portfolio+0.26%$248.39M$17.09M
13 / 9
211
DePIN+0.26%$9.53B$501.88M
65 / 48
FIL/--/--
212
Research+0.26%$16.67B$514.14M
8 / 9
213
Tokenized ETFs+0.25%$249.31M$11.39M
16 / 7
214
EUR Stablecoin+0.24%$609.47M$63.05M
10 / 4
215
Celo Ecosystem+0.23%$20.51B$1.04B
20 / 10
WFTM/--/--
216
KRW stablecoin+0.22%$0.00$48,262.52
1 / 1
KRWQ/--/--
217
Winklevoss Capital Portfolio+0.19%$2.18T$81.86B
4 / 2
218
Derivatives+0.17%$15.03B$624.81M
43 / 26
219
AI Agents+0.17%$2.59B$464.23M
99 / 105
220
Transport+0.17%$16.85M$1.96M
2 / 1
221
Monad Ecosystem+0.16%$122.85B$7.03B
7 / 7
222
1Confirmation Portfolio+0.14%$2.18T$81.03B
7 / 4
DOT/--/--
223
Osmosis Ecosystem+0.13%$54.23B$2.81B
47 / 31
DOGE/--/--
224
Fiat Stablecoin+0.11%$272.34B$60.03B
14 / 15
225
Tokenized Real Estate+0.08%$94.48M$13.14M
14 / 9
226
Unichain Ecosystem+0.07%$110.07B$6.51B
6 / 3
--/--/--
227
Yield Aggregator+0.06%$487.46M$46.87M
19 / 12
228
Polygon Ecosystem+0.04%$63.52B$3.36B
381 / 264
--/--/--
229
Placeholder Ventures Portfolio+0.03%$2.18T$81.96B
11 / 6
--/--/--
230
BRC-20+0.03%$136.12M$71.70M
16 / 12
231
Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)+0.03%$0.00$48,421.17
1 / 1
VPR/--/--
232
Blast Ecosystem+0.03%$30.09B$1.03B
17 / 13
weETH/--/--
233
Governance+0.02%$15.21B$1.46B
86 / 58
234
Capital Launchpad+0.02%$54.15M$22.14M
2 / 1
235
Tokenized Treasury Bonds (T-Bonds)+0.01%$0.00$5,060.98
1 / 1
CETES/--/--
236
Interoperability+0.01%$18.55B$867.18M
49 / 37
FBTC/--/--
237
Friend Tech0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
FOO/--/--
238
Aave Tokens0.00%$0.00$0.00
0 / 0
--/--/--
239
Protocol-Owned Liquidity-0.00%$79.62M$15.20M
2 / 3
240
ONDO Ecosystem-0.01%$1.10B$88.81M
49 / 41
241
Vector Smart Chain Ecosystem-0.01%$78.42B$5.37B
1 / 1
WVSG/--/--
242
Injective Ecosystem-0.02%$15.71B$1.01B
47 / 32
243
Galaxy Digital Portfolio-0.02%$1.93T$71.18B
9 / 9
XRP/XMR/--
244
Canto Ecosystem-0.07%$11.53B$674.47M
3 / 3
WCANTO/--/--
245
Communications & Social Media-0.07%$4.56B$416.61M
77 / 68
246
ZEDXION Smart Chain Ecosystem-0.08%$186.66B$53.16B
4 / 5
247
DN404-0.09%$925,822.76$423.86
1 / 1
248
xStocks Ecosystem-0.10%$9.83B$446.16M
36 / 26
249
Oracles-0.14%$13.67B$573.71M
25 / 15
PYTH/--/--
250
Real World Assets (RWA)-0.15%$42.96B$16.53B
86 / 63

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.