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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
Bounce Launchpad+9.94%$32.00M$7.27M
6 / 1
2
BNB Chain Ecosystem+708716030.00%$160.45B$13.25B
1700 / 830
3
Binance Wallet IDO+24.20%$1.35B$465.37M
41 / 20
4
Camelot Launchpad+15.63%$666,532.53$33,923.79
5 / 1
5
Play To Earn+64.22%$1.94B$512.89M
116 / 41
6
Entertainment+3588812.20%$65.94B$267.39M
61 / 25
7
Telegram Bot+37.78%$163.61M$55.05M
30 / 11
8
Oxbull+1126.97%$13.76M$2.58M
8 / 1
9
DeFi+10.67%$218.15B$12.07B
879 / 456
10
Yield Farming+78.96%$20.23B$1.18B
82 / 31
11
Governance+39.91%$11.71B$2.43B
96 / 40
SKY/WLD/--
12
Generative AI+9.43%$5.51B$1.14B
46 / 16
13
Gaming Guild+10.72%$242.92M$266.50M
9 / 4
14
Gaming+590007.20%$71.59B$1.45B
372 / 151
--/--/--
15
Cat-Themed+18.79%$371.32M$95.28M
83 / 11
16
Tezos Ecosystem+7.62%$409.33M$18.73M
4 / 1
17
NFTs & Collectibles+31.10%$7.83B$1.92B
231 / 81
18
Loyalty+7.18%$424.95M$14.57M
10 / 5
19
Celebrity Memes+10.57%$1.12B$1.58B
12 / 3
20
Abstract Chain Ecosystem+8.12%$269.69B$32.26B
10 / 1
21
Yearn Partnerships+486.63%$161.29M$48.12M
7 / 1
22
Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)+8.89%$0.00$25,520.02
2 / 1
23
Tokenized Gold+54.52%$5.47B$912.77M
4 / 11
24
Arbitrum Ecosystem+22.71%$66.03B$5.43B
275 / 141
25
Four.Meme Ecosystem+15728522200.00%$881.81M$439.20M
76 / 38
26
Moltbook and Openclaw-Themed+7.40%$0.00$12.24M
3 / 1
27
Animal Racing+7.70%$1.34M$88,311.4
3 / 2
28
Bonk Fun Ecosystem+12.88%$6.64B$861.25M
34 / 12
29
Runes+56.08%$146.88M$135.69M
8 / 4
30
MVB+85.88%$223.67M$25.41M
29 / 16
31
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+7.88%$684.65M$146.39M
64 / 4
32
Apertum Ecosystem+17.64%$184.04B$109.72B
2 / 1
33
Tokenized commodities+29.79%$5.47B$914.41M
7 / 19
--/--/--
34
Moonshot+13.91%$1.65B$1.65B
11 / 1
JUP/MEW/--
35
Bittensor Ecosystem+7.64%$9.06B$1.32B
28 / 2
INSP/--/--
36
LedgerPrime Portfolio+488.33%$388.44M$128.21M
7 / 1
37
Polygon Ecosystem+531230.90%$112.48B$6.22B
394 / 187
--/--/--
38
Political Memes+68.31%$1.04B$1.61B
42 / 9
39
DAO+26.99%$13.87B$2.11B
114 / 46
--/--/--
40
Icetea Labs+8.90%$4.08M$428,229.68
9 / 1
41
AI Memes+10.06%$740.87M$289.44M
77 / 17
42
Animoca Brands Portfolio+4007316.80%$67.48B$861.36M
54 / 23
KITE/H/--
43
Lending & Borrowing+153.96%$5.26B$664.93M
33 / 25
FRAX/--/--
44
Animal Memes+10.40%$23.01B$2.76B
250 / 56
45
Hashkey Capital Portfolio+6849652.00%$337.21B$30.93B
29 / 16
XLM/--/--
46
Bitcoin Ecosystem+7.85%$1.46T$59.79B
81 / 33
BTC/--/--
47
Real World Assets (RWA)+7.11%$35.82B$3.97B
99 / 50
48
OKX Ventures Portfolio+4538771.50%$118.33B$5.90B
46 / 22
SOL/ENA/--
49
Memes+2091022210.00%$31.85B$6.05B
1403 / 312
M/--/--
50
Capital Launchpad+11.27%$102.85M$28.17M
3 / 1

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.