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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
Binance Launchpad+192.03%$7.84B$983.17M
34 / 1
2
TRON Ecosystem+170.55%$26.24B$1.05B
33 / 6
3
Alleged SEC Securities+168.17%$242.51B$11.45B
36 / 4
4
VBC Ventures Portfolio+128.14%$573.22M$50.98M
24 / 8
5
Clanker Ecosystem+41.92%$27.89M$8.77M
2 / 1
--/--/--
6
Political Memes+36.86%$3.30B$2.55B
85 / 7
7
Circle Ventures Portfolio+36.44%$7.14B$497.83M
8 / 2
8
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+34.62%$1.63B$1.17B
64 / 3
VIRTUAL/--/--
9
Moonriver Ecosystem+25.20%$20.89B$2.24B
13 / 2
10
Base Ecosystem+20.31%$51.04B$7.01B
422 / 58
11
DN404+19.50%$1.94M$2,104.2
2 / 1
ASTX/--/--
12
Farming as a Service (FaaS)+19.27%$0.00$100.54
3 / 1
13
Zodiac-Themed+19.22%$0.00$43,519.28
12 / 1
--/--/--
14
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+18.61%$2.34T$104.93B
31 / 1
15
Reddit Points+17.91%$11.62M$122,771.22
3 / 1
16
Doge Chain Ecosystem+17.45%$9.17M$2.03M
9 / 1
17
MultiversX Ecosystem+17.18%$621.12M$136.65M
35 / 3
18
AI Agents+16.96%$5.95B$2.09B
158 / 25
19
Arbitrum Ecosystem+16.91%$69.46B$5.82B
295 / 58
20
Oasis Ecosystem+16.30%$7.85B$1.71B
6 / 2
21
IP Memes+16.16%$2.01B$789.04M
19 / 1
MEW/--/--
22
AI Memes+15.91%$2.41B$939.53M
100 / 13
23
ETH 2.0 Staking+15.70%$21.57B$92.43M
4 / 1
24
Terminal of Truths+15.54%$1.29B$322.39M
3 / 1
GOAT/--/--
25
EigenLayer Ecosystem+15.51%$42.30B$662.29M
24 / 1
WBETH/--/--
26
Startup Memes+15.39%$85.03M$114.94M
2 / 1
VINE/--/--
27
Layer 2+15.06%$9.36B$1.53B
45 / 4
28
TokenFi Launchpad+14.92%$969.98M$227.07M
4 / 1
29
Presale Memes+14.48%$48.45M$17.63M
4 / 1
30
Moonshot+14.36%$5.05B$2.44B
13 / 1
POPCAT/--/--
31
Everscale Ecosystem+13.84%$20.77B$2.22B
6 / 3
EVER/--/--
32
Jump Crypto+13.78%$2.12B$311.73M
8 / 1
33
AI Agent Launchpad+13.36%$1.98B$1.21B
23 / 3
34
Gaming Guild+13.36%$906.57M$132.68M
15 / 1
BIGTIME/--/--
35
Hybrid token standard+13.35%$129.96M$9.84M
11 / 1
36
Hyperliquid Ecosystem+13.29%$8.16B$241.85M
5 / 1
FARM/--/--
37
DeFAI+13.21%$861.99M$348.19M
43 / 8
38
ERC404+13.07%$9.92M$1.48M
8 / 1
DEFROGS/--/--
39
Cat-Themed+13.04%$1.64B$510.11M
114 / 13
40
Memes+12.98%$61.86B$12.70B
1714 / 241
41
Pump Fun Ecosystem+12.88%$3.32B$1.84B
86 / 11
PNUT/--/--
42
Polygon Ecosystem+12.70%$65.79B$8.22B
504 / 150
--/--/--
43
Paal Ecosystem+12.69%$1.11B$226.09M
10 / 1
GHX/--/--
44
AI & Big Data+12.68%$36.10B$6.43B
505 / 83
TAO/ICP/--
45
Ethereum Ecosystem+12.55%$478.82B$59.20B
2248 / 538
--/--/--
46
Gemini Frontier Fund+12.50%$42.16M$7.84M
2 / 1
47
DeFi Index+12.45%$76.06M$13.41M
4 / 3
DPI/THE/--
48
Animal Memes+12.30%$45.51B$5.67B
197 / 29
BONK/--/--
49
Treasure (MAGIC) Ecosystem +12.22%$0.00$188.82
1 / 1
ANIMA/--/--
50
eGirl Capital Portfolio+12.21%$5.50B$982.28M
10 / 1
TIA/LDO/--

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.