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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
Stablecoin+109.54%$310.27B$56.17B
138 / 33
2
DeFi+94.44%$182.55B$9.08B
939 / 782
3
Real Estate+79.30%$123.91M$303.36M
11 / 11
4
Arrington XRP Capital Portfolio+50.87%$69.86B$2.07B
19 / 15
5
Lending & Borrowing+37.04%$4.40B$258.17M
30 / 20
6
Kenetic Capital Portfolio+36.13%$288.33B$10.84B
22 / 25
ETH/SOL/--
7
Tourism+14.68%$53.55M$66.88M
4 / 1
8
Hospitality+14.19%$53.46M$66.89M
4 / 1
--/--/--
9
Governance+12.18%$10.35B$1.12B
74 / 64
UNI/--/--
10
Real World Assets (RWA)+11.99%$30.81B$1.88B
81 / 74
11
Identity+11.39%$1.81B$170.08M
20 / 13
12
Made in America+11.28%$259.99B$16.07B
82 / 70
--/--/--
13
DAO+10.26%$11.37B$1.14B
78 / 79
TAO/--/--
14
Runes+6.50%$107.31M$94.80M
6 / 3
15
Coinlist Launchpad+6.15%$50.61B$2.40B
37 / 28
ONDO/--/--
16
Gaming+5.98%$4.57B$953.47M
229 / 230
17
Bounce Launchpad+5.95%$21.02M$5.32M
4 / 2
18
Launchpad+5.18%$1.12B$130.71M
35 / 28
19
Zero Knowledge Proofs+4.94%$12.05B$1.31B
40 / 32
ZEC/LIT/--
20
Account Abstraction+4.77%$2.29B$400.14M
6 / 3
SAFE/--/--
21
Robinhood Memes+4.51%$186.14M$104.42M
4 / 9
22
Masternodes+4.47%$1.76B$63.62M
24 / 15
23
Wrapped Tokens+4.46%$25.47B$1.48B
26 / 7
24
Cardano Ecosystem+4.04%$14.32B$1.06B
29 / 6
25
Perp DEX coins+3.99%$18.52B$981.26M
34 / 15
ASTER/--/--
26
LedgerPrime Portfolio+3.81%$219.75M$14.49M
3 / 4
27
Binance Buildkey TGE+3.56%$78.37M$31.87M
3 / 1
28
Ethereum Ecosystem+3.51%$381.87B$18.46B
1760 / 982
--/--/--
29
Options+3.49%$10.21M$785.1
6 / 1
30
Berachain Ecosystem+3.47%$12.52M$3.21M
4 / 1
31
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
--/--/--
32
Bera Chain Ecosystem+3.31%$10.61B$240.28M
8 / 7
33
Bittensor Ecosystem+3.23%$8.57B$342.89M
29 / 8
SN51/--/--
34
Events+3.05%$2.43M$55,095.95
4 / 1
35
MegaETH Ecosystem+3.03%$14.18B$409.65M
5 / 1
USDe/--/--
36
PreStocks Ecosystem+3.01%$13.24M$2.01M
5 / 1
37
USV Portfolio+2.98%$1.53T$30.10B
4 / 2
38
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio+2.79%$12.66B$654.87M
6 / 10
ICP/--/--
39
Clanker Ecosystem+2.77%$12.47M$1.97M
2 / 1
LUM/--/--
40
Moonriver Ecosystem+2.76%$14.08B$944.77M
6 / 4
SYN/--/--
41
Gemini Frontier Fund+2.72%$10.06M$1.73M
1 / 1
MAV/--/--
42
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
IMX/--/--
43
Kadena Ecosystem+2.64%$6.18B$205.54M
2 / 1
44
Yield Farming+2.60%$14.07B$547.65M
55 / 50
45
Multicoin Capital Portfolio+2.54%$1.66T$33.04B
19 / 16
--/--/--
46
Video+2.53%$973.89M$26.64M
4 / 7
47
AI Agent Launchpad+2.43%$442.95M$52.79M
14 / 8
48
Huobi Capital Portfolio+2.39%$1.53T$30.10B
11 / 6
LUNC/--/--
49
BNB Chain Ecosystem+2.35%$150.32B$10.09B
1444 / 1299
50
Polygon Ventures Portfolio+2.33%$114.37M$22.90M
5 / 5

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.