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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
101
DWF Labs Portfolio+5.63%$59.25B$5.45B
137 / 27
102
Near Protocol Ecosystem+5.57%$46.50B$5.72B
48 / 7
103
IP Memes+5.54%$2.18B$691.66M
15 / 5
APE/MEW/--
104
Hashkey Capital Portfolio+5.53%$333.98B$36.91B
25 / 8
105
Optimism Ecosystem+5.52%$65.02B$5.20B
84 / 10
WSTETH/--/--
106
Social Money+5.51%$20.36M$41.82M
6 / 2
107
MVB+5.51%$719.54M$122.43M
26 / 13
108
a16z Portfolio+5.47%$2.53T$87.47B
25 / 2
BTC/XRP/--
109
Placeholder Ventures Portfolio+5.47%$2.37T$79.16B
15 / 1
--/--/--
110
Kadena Ecosystem+5.46%$349.01M$40.28M
2 / 1
111
Cat-Themed+5.45%$1.94B$644.04M
98 / 35
112
Account Abstraction+5.41%$4.60B$424.18M
9 / 1
113
Polkastarter+5.38%$671.77M$39.19M
33 / 6
114
Coinbase Ventures Portfolio+5.37%$2.45T$93.92B
43 / 8
USDC/--/--
115
DePIN+5.37%$21.68B$1.56B
118 / 27
116
Wallet+5.36%$2.70B$498.77M
35 / 9
117
Winklevoss Capital Portfolio+5.36%$2.37T$78.79B
4 / 1
XTZ/--/--
118
DePIN+5.29%$17.90B$1.21B
87 / 19
--/--/--
119
Framework Ventures Portfolio+5.26%$2.38T$80.09B
14 / 4
--/--/--
120
DAO+5.20%$27.12B$4.46B
128 / 32
121
Filesharing+5.18%$4.74B$409.15M
32 / 6
BTT/AR/--
122
Harmony Ecosystem+5.03%$23.49B$2.47B
25 / 2
AXS/--/--
123
Sharing Economy+5.00%$2.42B$162.37M
11 / 1
124
Coinfund Portfolio+4.99%$14.63B$1.03B
13 / 2
GRT/--/--
125
OKX Ventures Portfolio+4.98%$95.46B$6.28B
51 / 18
126
Scaling+4.95%$9.65B$1.49B
38 / 7
IMX/--/--
127
DeSci+4.95%$628.23M$115.09M
31 / 7
128
Binance HODLer Airdrops+4.85%$4.17B$2.57B
11 / 6
129
Treasure (MAGIC) Ecosystem +4.85%$0.00$152.98
1 / 1
ANIMA/--/--
130
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+4.78%$2.40T$81.22B
29 / 3
AVAX/--/--
131
Runes+4.74%$587.66M$92.04M
11 / 4
DOG/--/--
132
Real World Assets (RWA)+4.73%$62.12B$4.71B
101 / 30
--/--/--
133
Canto Ecosystem+4.71%$8.55B$1.75B
6 / 3
134
Rehypothecated Crypto+4.71%$146.80B$6.53B
153 / 20
135
Toncoin Ecosystem+4.70%$23.44B$1.44B
98 / 23
NOT/--/--
136
Avalanche Ecosystem+4.67%$59.05B$7.46B
222 / 49
--/--/--
137
Yearn Partnerships+4.61%$450.29M$110.06M
7 / 1
138
Alameda Research Portfolio+4.56%$2.57T$86.96B
41 / 12
BNB/--/--
139
Olympus Pro Ecosystem+4.51%$1.33B$133.25M
20 / 5
140
Tap To Earn(T2E)+4.49%$904.85M$545.56M
24 / 6
BabyDoge/--/--
141
DCG Portfolio+4.45%$2.39T$79.93B
18 / 5
HBAR/--/--
142
DeFi 2.0+4.44%$762.70M$62.32M
11 / 4
--/--/--
143
Logistics+4.43%$3.13B$92.44M
5 / 5
VET/XYO/--
144
BoostVC Portfolio+4.42%$2.38T$79.40B
13 / 3
--/--/--
145
Arbitrum Ecosystem+4.41%$75.70B$7.29B
329 / 81
--/--/--
146
Solana Ecosystem+4.40%$206.24B$22.00B
1361 / 496
--/--/--
147
Gaming+4.39%$15.14B$3.04B
329 / 99
148
Video+4.38%$4.73B$381.45M
7 / 5
AIOZ/--/--
149
Asset Management+4.28%$1.82B$115.03M
35 / 12
150
2017/18 Alt season+4.28%$2.29T$54.76B
19 / 2
ADA/--/--

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.