Types of cryptocurrency.

Layer 1

Blockchains that run their own network and settle their own transactions.

60+ coins

Layer 2

Networks that process transactions off a base blockchain and settle the results back onto it.

DeFi

Coins tied to decentralized finance, applications that offer lending, trading or other financial services without a bank or broker in the middle.

200+ coins

Smart contracts

Coins whose blockchain can run smart contracts, self-executing code that other applications are built on top of.

40+ coins

Platform

Coins for a blockchain built as a base layer for other applications and tokens to run on.

40+ coins

Payments

Coins built primarily to move value between people or businesses.

Store of value

Coins positioned for holding value over time rather than for spending or building applications on.

Stablecoin

Coins designed to hold a steady price, usually pegged to a currency such as the US dollar.

30+ coins

Mineable

Coins whose new supply is created through mining, computers competing to add the next block to the chain.

Proof of work

Coins secured by proof-of-work consensus, where miners compete using computing power to validate transactions.

Proof of stake

Coins secured by proof-of-stake consensus, where validators lock up coins instead of computing power to validate transactions.

Collectibles & NFTs

Coins connected to non-fungible tokens, unique digital items such as art, collectibles or in-game items.

40+ coins