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Complete list of cryptocurrencies with info on risks, benefits, creators, and history. (Crypto-assets are high risk. Information only. Not investment advice.)
TIA is the native token of Celestia, a modular L1 network focused on data availability (blobspace). It is used to pay for publishing data (for rollups/L2), for staking (PoS security), and for taking part in on-chain governance.
Stellar is a blockchain platform for fast, low-cost transfers and settlements between currencies/assets, with built-in support for exchange and “bridge” operations. XLM (lumen) is used to pay network fees and can also serve as an intermediate asset for swaps.
L3 is the utility and governance token of the Layer3 ecosystem (an omnichain infrastructure for distribution/identity/incentives). It is used for staking (Layered Staking), participating in governance, and accessing the protocol (including publishing quests, launching incentive campaigns, and accessing the CUBE credential network).
Horizen (ZEN) is a governance/utility token of the Horizen ecosystem, focused on practical privacy and ZK infrastructure. In 2025, ZEN was migrated to an ERC-20 token on Base (an Ethereum L2), while historically the project launched in 2017 as ZenCash (a fork of ZClassic).
Utility token of the the9bit GameFi ecosystem: the platform combines Web2 gaming/distribution with Web3 rewards, community activity, and in-game purchases in a single, unified system.
Cardano is a Layer-1 (L1) blockchain platform using Proof-of-Stake (Ouroboros) for transfers, staking, and smart contracts/applications, with an emphasis on formal methods and a research-led, peer-reviewed approach to protocol development.
Zcash (ZEC) is a cryptocurrency focused on financial privacy: it supports both public (transparent) and shielded transfers, where sender/recipient/amount details are hidden using zk-SNARKs (zero-knowledge proofs).
DOT is the token of the Polkadot ecosystem. It is used for staking, participating in governance, and paying for network operations and fees.
Tron is a public blockchain for dApps and transfers, where fees are often low and confirmations are fast. The TRX token is used to pay for transactions, for staking, and for voting for validators.
ARPA is a utility token within the ARPA Network ecosystem, which provides applications with an on-chain service for verifiable randomness (Randcast) for smart contracts.
Worldcoin (WLD) is an ecosystem that aims to provide an anonymous proof of a “unique real person” on the internet via World ID and the World App.
Steem is a social blockchain that rewards users for creating and curating content, supporting apps and communities (including the “posts/comments/votes” format).
Utility token of the MultiBank Group ecosystem and the MultiBank.io platform: used for fee discounts, staking/rewards and access to privileges across the group’s products; buyback & burn programmes are предусмотрены.
NEAR is the native token of the Near Protocol (L1) Proof-of-Stake blockchain with Nightshade sharding, designed for fast, low-cost transactions and easy dApp deployment.
Avalanche is a high-performance L1 platform for dApps and custom blockchains (L1/Subnets), focused on low fees; AVAX is used for network fees and staking.
MX is the native utility token of the MEXC ecosystem (ERC-20 on Ethereum). It is used to access platform benefits (fee discounts, Launchpool/Kickstarter participation, rewards, voting) and acts as a “community rights” token within MEXC services.
BNB is the native token of the BNB Chain ecosystem: it is used to pay network fees, for staking/validation, and to participate in on-chain governance.
Ethereum is a decentralised Layer-1 blockchain platform for smart contracts and dApps; ETH is used to pay network fees (gas) and as the network’s economic resource.
Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin issued by Tether Limited, presented as being pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and backed by reserves; it is used as a “digital dollar” for settlement and liquidity across the crypto market.
XRP is the native asset of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). It is used to pay network fees and as a tool for fast transfers/settlement, including as a “bridge” between currencies in payment scenarios.
Bitcoin is a decentralised network and a digital asset for transferring value without a central intermediary; issuance is protocol-defined and capped by a maximum limit.
Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralised oracle network that connects smart contracts to external data and off-chain computation. The protocol went live on mainnet on 30/05/2019; the LINK token is used to pay node operators for their services and as economic security (deposits/staking) within the ecosystem.
Monero is a privacy-focused Layer-1 cryptocurrency using Proof-of-Work, where privacy is enabled by default (the sender, recipient and amount are hidden).
Dash is a payments-focused cryptocurrency (“digital cash”) designed for fast transfers with low fees, offering optional privacy and on-chain governance/funding via a masternode system (Dash DAO).
Tezos (XTZ) is a Layer-1 blockchain with smart contracts and on-chain governance.
Solana is a high-performance Layer-1 (L1) blockchain for dApps, DeFi, and payments, with low fees and fast transaction confirmation.
Litecoin (LTC) is a decentralised cryptocurrency for P2P transfers, created in 2011 as a fork of Bitcoin with a shorter block time (faster confirmations). It runs on Proof-of-Work and uses the Scrypt algorithm.
Tezos (XTZ) is a Layer-1 blockchain with smart contracts and on-chain governance.
Dogecoin is an open-source P2P cryptocurrency on its own blockchain (PoW, Scrypt), created as a “meme” currency for simple transfers and payments with low fees.
Tokenised gold by Paxos: 1 PAXG represents 1 troy ounce of investment-grade gold, with the convenience of holding and transferring it on the Ethereum blockchain.
Polygon (POL) is the native token of the Polygon ecosystem and the successor to MATIC. POL is designed as a single token for Polygon PoS and future components of Polygon 2.0/AggLayer.
Sui (SUI) is a high-performance Layer-1 (L1) blockchain by Mysten Labs, focused on low latency and parallel execution of transactions.
Aave is a non-custodial DeFi money-market protocol: users supply liquidity and borrow against collateral, while AAVE holders participate in protocol governance.
Chiliz (CHZ) is the token of the Chiliz/Socios ecosystem for fan engagement in sport and entertainment: it’s used to buy fan tokens and to interact with club activities.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency and blockchain that emerged as a hard fork of Bitcoin on 1 August 2017. The project emphasises use as “electronic cash”: fast confirmations and low fees enabled by a larger block limit and a focus on on-chain payments.
