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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
101
DeFi Index+1.29%$34.35M$2.75M
4 / 1
DPI/SFI/--
102
DeFi+1.29%$221.04B$14.39B
947 / 832
103
Entertainment+1.28%$968.28M$105.89M
38 / 37
104
Terra Ecosystem+1.25%$54.78B$4.27B
14 / 10
105
Peaq Ecosystem+1.22%$183.35B$111.33B
7 / 3
106
Corn Ecosystem+1.22%$15.62B$586.18M
5 / 2
USDC.e/--/--
107
Gambling+1.15%$295.29M$1.54M
18 / 7
TGC/--/--
108
Marketplace+1.14%$113.16B$2.98B
50 / 38
BNB/BCH/--
109
Arcade Games+1.13%$78.55M$27.02M
12 / 9
110
Prediction Markets+1.11%$361.96M$5.52M
10 / 5
111
Immutable zkEVM Ecosystem+1.10%$221.48M$10.20M
2 / 2
112
bStocks+1.10%$594.27M$578.22M
43 / 22
--/--/--
113
Polkastarter+1.07%$86.63M$72.77M
14 / 6
114
Cybersecurity+1.01%$50.14M$2.55M
11 / 7
115
AMM+0.99%$5.88B$700.66M
24 / 24
116
Fantom Ecosystem+0.99%$29.86B$3.08B
47 / 33
WETH/--/--
117
Monad Ecosystem+0.98%$124.03B$26.06B
11 / 8
USDC/--/--
118
Near Protocol Ecosystem+0.97%$36.59B$4.83B
24 / 32
--/--/--
119
Media+0.97%$34.03B$655.85M
18 / 18
120
DePIN+0.96%$6.60B$749.19M
56 / 57
TAO/FIL/--
121
DePIN+0.90%$17.82B$2.50B
93 / 98
ICP/--/--
122
MetisDAO Ecosystem+0.89%$8.68B$535.55M
2 / 2
123
Circle Ventures Portfolio+0.88%$3.43B$424.86M
4 / 6
124
Music+0.85%$176.62M$42.30M
12 / 6
125
eGirl Capital Portfolio+0.81%$1.95B$285.30M
6 / 5
126
Binance Megadrop+0.81%$66.93M$31.65M
1 / 3
127
Video+0.78%$1.14B$78.28M
5 / 6
LPT/--/--
128
x402 Ecosystem+0.75%$9.04B$567.69M
19 / 16
EIGEN/Q/--
129
Canto Ecosystem+0.75%$9.15B$1.62B
2 / 2
130
Galaxy Digital Portfolio+0.74%$1.69T$67.11B
12 / 8
131
Tokenized Real Estate+0.72%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
--/--/--
132
EUR Stablecoin+0.70%$689.70M$119.09M
6 / 8
133
Asset Management+0.69%$8.88B$67.11M
26 / 24
134
Linea Ecosystem+0.69%$25.30B$2.61B
17 / 13
weETH/--/--
135
Ferrum Network+0.69%$2.68M$9,937.7
3 / 4
136
Doge Chain Ecosystem+0.68%$24.03B$1.86B
4 / 4
DOGE/DC/--
137
Osmosis Ecosystem+0.65%$38.37B$5.11B
44 / 32
--/--/--
138
VBC Ventures Portfolio+0.65%$116.99M$7.84M
9 / 10
139
CMS Holdings Portfolio+0.63%$1.95T$91.06B
18 / 11
ETH/SOL/--
140
Toncoin Ecosystem+0.58%$23.03B$1.16B
105 / 99
GRAM/--/--
141
USD Stablecoin+0.58%$303.30B$136.92B
43 / 29
USDS/--/--
142
ISO 20022+0.58%$122.32B$7.74B
6 / 9
ADA/--/--
143
Synthetics+0.43%$135.93M$21.54M
123 / 92
144
Binance Alpha+0.43%$14.23B$3.10B
175 / 228
145
Hashkey Chain Ecosystem+0.42%$8.69B$534.07M
1 / 1
--/--/--
146
BlueZilla+0.42%$692,372.25$1,052.49
5 / 2
147
SEI Ecosystem+0.42%$17.43B$2.17B
8 / 6
SEI/--/--
148
Tokenized Stock+0.41%$2.16B$1.07B
330 / 287
CRCLon/--/--
149
EigenLayer Ecosystem+0.39%$56.76B$784.53M
14 / 13
WBETH/--/--
150
Soccer+0.37%$85.08M$28.03M
8 / 11

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.