| Category |
Description |
Examples |
| Bitcoin Forks |
Cryptocurrencies that are created by forking the Bitcoin blockchain. |
Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Bitcoin SV (BSV) |
| Privacy Coins |
Cryptocurrencies that focus on enhancing the privacy and anonymity of transactions. |
Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC) |
| Smart Contract Platforms |
Blockchain platforms that allow for the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications. |
Ethereum (ETH), Binance Smart Chain (BNB) |
| Stablecoins |
Cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like fiat currency to reduce price volatility. |
Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC) |
| Utility Tokens |
Digital tokens that provide access to a product or service within a specific blockchain ecosystem. |
Basic Attention Token (BAT), Chainlink (LINK) |
