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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
Governance+100.15%$15.79B$2.32B
94 / 42
2
DWF Labs Portfolio+91.94%$48.91B$2.54B
112 / 37
3
Insurance+49.87%$47.78M$312,539.58
9 / 5
4
Doggone Doggerel+34.12%$33.80B$3.63B
130 / 30
5
Shima Capital+24.12%$65.87M$75.40M
6 / 1
6
Animal Memes+19.86%$35.52B$4.24B
218 / 78
--/--/--
7
Memes+16.53%$47.56B$7.01B
1472 / 541
PEPE/--/--
8
Ethereum Ecosystem+15.98%$619.85B$39.83B
2123 / 786
9
Clanker Ecosystem+15.01%$41.37M$19.13M
2 / 1
LUM/--/--
10
DeFi+12.31%$282.61B$15.61B
946 / 349
WTRX/--/--
11
SUI Ecosystem+12.28%$29.88B$3.31B
70 / 15
12
Zodiac-Themed+11.07%$0.00$691.79
11 / 3
13
Political Memes+10.95%$1.39B$439.85M
34 / 9
14
Solana Ecosystem+10.63%$195.54B$15.50B
1299 / 519
SOL/--/--
15
Abstract Chain Ecosystem+10.23%$20.70B$2.39B
6 / 2
16
Move VM (MVM)+9.42%$44.95B$5.67B
92 / 17
--/--/--
17
BNB Chain Ecosystem+8.59%$224.50B$17.88B
1827 / 818
18
Hacken Foundation+8.44%$5.62M$196,292.54
3 / 1
19
IP Memes+7.69%$1.39B$525.54M
24 / 7
20
Hybrid token standard+7.62%$108.90M$9.78M
8 / 1
21
DeSci+7.55%$514.70M$78.05M
29 / 6
22
Mobile Mining+7.42%$1.80B$14.32M
3 / 1
23
VBC Ventures Portfolio+7.00%$266.70M$31.50M
21 / 2
24
DragonFly Capital Portfolio+6.94%$2.27T$71.79B
27 / 1
25
Hashkey Capital Portfolio+6.90%$415.21B$26.61B
28 / 14
ZEC/XLM/--
26
Cat-Themed+6.71%$677.00M$135.09M
76 / 29
27
Olympus Pro Ecosystem+6.61%$527.98M$105.87M
19 / 4
28
ISO 20022+6.50%$184.98B$10.59B
14 / 1
XRP/ADA/--
29
Reddit Points+6.45%$7.60M$1,973.24
3 / 1
30
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+6.26%$2.27T$72.86B
25 / 3
AVAX/--/--
31
OKX Ventures Portfolio+5.89%$81.70B$5.99B
56 / 16
ENA/ZK/--
32
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+5.61%$332.00M$243.68M
9 / 2
33
Binance Buildkey TGE+5.56%$374.99M$312.09M
1 / 1
34
Made in America+5.49%$444.05B$42.60B
114 / 24
USDC/--/--
35
Blast Ecosystem+5.48%$31.61B$2.41B
23 / 4
weETH/--/--
36
Real Estate+5.40%$266.35M$89.35M
9 / 10
37
IoT+5.40%$12.76B$1.36B
26 / 9
VET/FET/--
38
Electric Global Portfolio+5.32%$2.28T$73.86B
17 / 1
--/--/--
39
DeFiance Capital Portfolio+5.20%$7.10B$960.24M
11 / 1
40
Alameda Research Portfolio+5.15%$2.48T$79.37B
41 / 10
--/--/--
41
a16z Portfolio+5.08%$2.42T$81.98B
25 / 2
--/--/--
42
BTCfi+5.03%$10.33B$1.06B
9 / 1
BB/--/--
43
Believe.app Ecosystem+5.02%$116,129.5$2.45M
6 / 1
44
Blockchain Capital Portfolio+4.95%$2.27T$72.73B
20 / 1
--/--/--
45
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+4.95%$1.01B$380.88M
54 / 19
46
eGirl Capital Portfolio+4.73%$3.48B$523.38M
8 / 3
47
Pump Fun Ecosystem+4.70%$2.81B$750.88M
256 / 97
48
Coinbase Ventures Portfolio+4.64%$2.35T$88.91B
52 / 9
--/--/--
49
Osmosis Ecosystem+4.63%$57.45B$5.67B
63 / 14
DOT/--/--
50
TokenFi Launchpad+4.59%$585.77M$150.31M
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.

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