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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+27.76%$14.30B$417.19M
8 / 2
2
SEI Ecosystem+18.49%$28.39B$4.45B
10 / 6
3
Doggone Doggerel+16.59%$40.94B$4.41B
52 / 27
4
Berachain Ecosystem+14.20%$48.82M$11.96M
2 / 1
5
Base Ecosystem+13.38%$102.07B$10.16B
627 / 285
WSTETH/--/--
6
Chromia Ecosystem+11.15%$150.71M$292.49M
5 / 4
7
Four.Meme Ecosystem+10.05%$977.58M$1.03B
53 / 38
8
Gaming Guild+9.28%$588.71M$465.93M
10 / 3
9
Standard Crypto Portfolio+9.11%$11.30B$1.52B
10 / 1
10
Political Memes+9.02%$1.58B$454.25M
46 / 33
11
Music+8.83%$154.94M$50.65M
11 / 11
12
TokenFi Launchpad+8.73%$773.12M$129.39M
4 / 1
13
Shima Capital+7.67%$65.13M$41.74M
4 / 1
14
a16z Portfolio+7.35%$2.90T$152.18B
24 / 4
15
Insurance+7.11%$67.44M$499,378.34
11 / 4
16
Binance Megadrop+6.92%$280.51M$180.15M
4 / 2
17
IP Memes+6.91%$2.57B$556.41M
29 / 2
APE/MEW/--
18
Paradigm Portfolio+6.77%$2.74T$144.33B
18 / 3
UNI/--/--
19
Chinese Meme+6.37%$269.10M$81.75M
9 / 4
DORA/--/--
20
Gambling+6.25%$320.18M$4.04M
33 / 3
RLB/BFG/--
21
Xlayer Ecosystem+6.23%$44.77B$4.70B
8 / 1
--/--/--
22
Health+5.88%$135.86M$32.48M
13 / 5
23
Startup Memes+5.87%$132.52M$33.24M
2 / 1
VINE/--/--
24
Placeholder Ventures Portfolio+5.79%$2.74T$144.35B
16 / 1
DOT/--/--
25
Binance Alpha Airdrops+5.64%$17.55B$14.48B
122 / 61
26
BoostVC Portfolio+5.35%$2.75T$144.63B
15 / 1
XMR/--/--
27
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio+5.34%$14.60B$1.49B
15 / 3
ICP/--/--
28
Blockchain Capital Portfolio+5.31%$2.75T$144.68B
19 / 1
--/--/--
29
Memes+5.30%$59.00B$8.82B
1404 / 740
30
Winklevoss Capital Portfolio+5.23%$2.74T$143.95B
6 / 1
--/--/--
31
Identity+5.20%$3.83B$695.72M
18 / 12
32
Robotics+5.19%$5.81B$947.16M
17 / 4
33
Intent+5.16%$302.26M$54.86M
9 / 1
34
Cooking.City Ecosystem+4.94%$258,907.54$0.00
1 / 1
DBC/--/--
35
Kadena Ecosystem+4.90%$140.10M$14.00M
2 / 2
36
2017/18 Alt season+4.88%$2.49T$95.28B
20 / 5
TRX/--/--
37
Binance HODLer Airdrops+4.76%$6.88B$2.79B
37 / 6
XPL/--/--
38
AI Applications+4.74%$4.82B$716.15M
98 / 35
VR/VVV/--
39
Aptos Ecosystem+4.68%$29.61B$5.18B
31 / 14
BONK/--/--
40
Binance Alpha+4.58%$21.96B$15.28B
215 / 95
SPX/--/--
41
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+4.58%$825.36M$120.20M
57 / 16
42
Bittensor Ecosystem+4.54%$4.49B$894.32M
26 / 2
43
eGirl Capital Portfolio+4.51%$4.57B$705.00M
9 / 1
44
BNB Chain Ecosystem+4.49%$287.10B$38.84B
1431 / 1213
45
Logistics+4.48%$2.13B$82.69M
9 / 2
46
Social Money+4.44%$557.49M$274.67M
5 / 2
47
Believe.app Ecosystem+4.43%$102.69M$41.43M
8 / 1
48
Linea Ecosystem+4.38%$45.01B$7.77B
29 / 5
weETH/--/--
49
WLFI Ecosystem+4.37%$22.30B$2.30B
13 / 3
50
Retail+4.32%$40.24M$31.37M
3 / 2

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.