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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
Yearn Partnerships+499.33%$232.18M$27.36M
3 / 4
2
LedgerPrime Portfolio+387.99%$623.08M$53.67M
5 / 4
3
Asset Management+206.37%$17.84B$52.34M
30 / 23
4
DeFAI+156.93%$414.71M$121.50M
15 / 48
5
BNB Chain Ecosystem+97.54%$219.91B$18.34B
1023 / 1679
6
MVB+70.74%$323.88M$53.30M
18 / 31
7
Synthetics+60.08%$278.70M$42.85M
3 / 6
8
AI Agents+46.16%$2.82B$600.50M
53 / 151
9
Political Memes+29.82%$1.36B$312.64M
26 / 35
10
Base Ecosystem+22.54%$78.53B$6.20B
276 / 606
11
Governance+22.17%$14.91B$1.95B
47 / 103
12
DAO+20.42%$17.87B$1.86B
53 / 113
TAO/SKY/--
13
Rebase+19.47%$35.19M$57,674.35
3 / 2
14
Binance Buildkey TGE+18.03%$369.44M$429.66M
1 / 1
15
Four.Meme Ecosystem+16.14%$731.69M$626.05M
44 / 59
16
DuckSTARTER+14.88%$6.23M$98,081.32
4 / 3
17
AI & Big Data+13.82%$19.86B$6.37B
167 / 484
18
Inscriptions+7.31%$136.89M$45.04M
12 / 10
19
Insurance+7.10%$45.84M$229,778.34
7 / 7
20
BRC-20+5.56%$138.41M$45.50M
15 / 12
--/--/--
21
Discord Bots+5.11%$66.84M$18.05M
3 / 3
22
Memes+4.30%$45.97B$5.57B
655 / 1191
23
Polygon Ecosystem+4.27%$64.54B$5.79B
270 / 376
WBTC/--/--
24
BlueZilla+3.94%$3.08M$215,100.76
4 / 4
25
Matchain Ecosystem+3.56%$1.58M$1.15M
1 / 1
MAT/--/--
26
PreStocks Ecosystem+3.47%$6.97M$353,507.47
3 / 2
27
Polkastarter+3.44%$183.47M$13.48M
14 / 14
28
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
SOL/ADA/--
29
Animal Memes+3.18%$34.22B$2.94B
100 / 226
BONK/--/--
30
Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)+2.95%$0.00$13,560.18
2 / 1
31
Binance Ecosystem+2.88%$3.11T$222.61B
227 / 656
32
Velas Ecosystem+2.87%$20.84B$1.08B
4 / 6
33
Wrapped Tokens+2.82%$41.27B$2.69B
3 / 20
--/--/--
34
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
IMX/STX/--
35
Solana Ecosystem+2.33%$190.49B$13.09B
557 / 1217
stETH/--/--
36
Startup Memes+2.28%$96.49M$17.58M
1 / 1
37
Hyperliquid Ecosystem+2.27%$19.21B$1.06B
6 / 9
38
BullPerks Launchpad+2.19%$35.04M$4.35M
11 / 12
39
Masternodes+2.17%$2.51B$199.14M
20 / 21
40
DeFi+2.10%$277.14B$14.28B
450 / 913
WTRX/--/--
41
Bounce Launchpad+2.07%$36.97M$28.33M
4 / 2
42
Zero Knowledge Proofs+2.06%$14.57B$2.42B
21 / 49
43
Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)+1.95%$173.04M$30.24M
2 / 3
44
Abstract Chain Ecosystem+1.94%$20.11B$2.29B
3 / 6
YGG/--/--
45
Cat-Themed+1.73%$648.81M$95.56M
31 / 89
46
AI Agent Launchpad+1.60%$862.49M$220.83M
9 / 14
MAGIC/--/--
47
BONK Ecosystem+1.52%$22.17M$1.45M
2 / 2
GP/ART/--
48
Options+1.51%$18.84M$205,833.9
4 / 6
49
E-commerce+1.50%$45.76M$2.50M
10 / 6
50
Treasure (MAGIC) Ecosystem +1.46%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
ANIMA/--/--

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.

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