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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
DeFAI+377.18%$450.40M$129.95M
47 / 18
2
Tokenized Gold+325.37%$3.04B$16.07B
11 / 1
3
Tokenized commodities+230.38%$3.05B$16.07B
15 / 2
--/--/--
4
Trading Bots+35.62%$24.61M$26.47M
4 / 1
5
Real World Assets (RWA)+28.70%$46.04B$19.00B
108 / 42
6
DeFi+25.39%$272.30B$13.88B
879 / 395
7
Tokenized Assets+21.69%$13.06B$16.83B
142 / 51
--/--/--
8
Circle Ventures Portfolio+14.91%$4.53B$472.52M
6 / 2
9
Political Memes+13.45%$1.48B$311.04M
59 / 15
10
Capital Launchpad+11.99%$60.84M$29.87M
2 / 1
11
Four.Meme Ecosystem+11.42%$585.59M$444.85M
68 / 24
12
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio+9.40%$17.08B$1.42B
10 / 5
13
Tourism+8.98%$23.68M$7.96M
2 / 2
14
CMC Community Vote Winners+7.83%$34.72M$8.23M
36 / 7
15
LedgerPrime Portfolio+7.77%$949.63M$44.27M
7 / 2
16
Zodiac-Themed+7.76%$0.00$2,825.75
11 / 1
17
Chinese Meme+7.68%$160.60M$53.32M
11 / 1
18
Terminal of Truths+7.44%$391.82M$238.82M
3 / 1
19
Animal Memes+7.34%$32.81B$2.44B
275 / 66
20
Cat-Themed+7.08%$730.59M$131.77M
103 / 19
21
Made in China+6.65%$166.46B$3.79B
19 / 9
22
Intent+6.60%$241.43M$19.82M
8 / 2
23
Yearn Partnerships+6.56%$257.77M$42.98M
5 / 3
24
Solana Ecosystem+6.41%$191.39B$14.90B
1274 / 416
25
Memes+6.33%$43.45B$4.90B
1627 / 441
M/--/--
26
PetRock Capital Portfolio+6.20%$341.18M$30.64M
9 / 1
27
Prediction Markets+6.05%$418.57M$9.55M
9 / 4
28
Bonk Fun Ecosystem+5.81%$9.49B$613.60M
30 / 15
29
Doggone Doggerel+5.79%$31.14B$2.11B
131 / 29
--/--/--
30
Icetea Labs+5.74%$6.61M$450,314.67
9 / 2
31
Base Ecosystem+5.74%$76.21B$5.50B
667 / 245
WETH/--/--
32
x402 Ecosystem+5.71%$9.81B$668.26M
30 / 5
33
BNB Chain Ecosystem+5.68%$214.52B$20.11B
1999 / 732
WBETH/--/--
34
Solana Token-2022+5.61%$1.13M$365,041.75
5 / 2
35
DWF Labs Portfolio+5.50%$46.91B$1.96B
96 / 59
USDf/--/--
36
DeFi 2.0+5.34%$9.46B$551.35M
10 / 2
37
AI Memes+5.30%$1.12B$382.92M
87 / 21
TIBBIR/--/--
38
Clanker Ecosystem+5.28%$53.08M$14.99M
1 / 1
LUM/--/--
39
Music+5.28%$254.50M$76.90M
17 / 6
40
TokenFi Launchpad+5.27%$508.44M$58.49M
4 / 1
41
Kadena Ecosystem+5.22%$9.40B$542.32M
4 / 1
42
Filesharing+5.12%$2.58B$372.17M
25 / 11
43
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+5.09%$907.16M$169.67M
60 / 13
VIRTUAL/--/--
44
Berachain Ecosystem+5.00%$27.96M$5.46M
2 / 1
45
IOU+4.99%$0.00$3.94M
1 / 1
PI/--/--
46
Genpad+4.67%$0.00$23,378.24
2 / 1
47
AI Applications+4.51%$945.48M$203.97M
89 / 37
48
Jobs+4.48%$452,790.69$166,066.74
2 / 1
49
Layer 2+4.44%$11.81B$1.49B
34 / 26
POL/ARB/--
50
Social Token+4.38%$314.93M$138.76M
21 / 10

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.