Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, making it difficult to counterfeit or double-spend. Cryptocurrencies use decentralized networks based on blockchain technology, which is a distributed ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.

The top 50 cryptocurrency coins by market capitalization as of September 2021 are:

  1. Bitcoin (BTC) – The first and most well-known cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has the largest market capitalization and is considered the gold standard of digital currencies.

  2. Ethereum (ETH) – The second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum is a decentralized platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications.

  3. Cardano (ADA) – A third-generation cryptocurrency platform that aims to provide a more secure and sustainable blockchain ecosystem.

  4. Binance Coin (BNB) – Binance Coin is the cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.

  5. Tether (USDT) – Tether is a stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar and designed to maintain a stable value.

  6. XRP (XRP) – A digital currency developed by Ripple, XRP is designed to enable fast and cheap global payments.

  7. Solana (SOL) – Solana is a fast and scalable blockchain platform that is designed to support decentralized applications.

  8. Polkadot (DOT) – Polkadot is a multi-chain network that aims to connect different blockchains and enable interoperability.

  9. Dogecoin (DOGE) – A meme-inspired cryptocurrency that has gained a large following due to its lighthearted nature and community.

  10. USD Coin (USDC) – A stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar and designed to maintain a stable value.

  11. Chainlink (LINK) – Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that provides real-world data to smart contracts on the blockchain.

  12. Terra (LUNA) – Terra is a blockchain platform that aims to provide a stable and decentralized payment system for e-commerce.

  13. Avalanche (AVAX) – Avalanche is a scalable and interoperable blockchain platform that is designed to support decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

  14. Uniswap (UNI) – Uniswap is a decentralized exchange that allows users to trade cryptocurrencies without a centralized authority.

  15. Litecoin (LTC) – A peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that is designed to be faster and more efficient than Bitcoin.

  16. Polygon (MATIC) – Polygon is a layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs.

  17. Cosmos (ATOM) – Cosmos is a network of interconnected blockchains that allows for the exchange of assets and data across different blockchains.

  18. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) – A hard fork of Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash is designed to have larger block sizes and faster transaction speeds.

  19. Algorand (ALGO) – Algorand is a scalable and secure blockchain platform that is designed to support decentralized applications.

  20. Filecoin (FIL) – Filecoin is a decentralized storage network that allows users to rent out unused storage space on their devices.

  21. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) – WBTC is a tokenized version of Bitcoin that can be used on the Ethereum blockchain.

  22. VeChain (VET) – VeChain is a blockchain platform that is designed to provide transparent supply chain management solutions.

  23. Avalanche-Ethereum Bridge (AEB) – AEB is a bridge that connects the Avalanche and Ethereum blockchains, allowing for interoperability between the two networks.

  24. THETA (THETA) – THETA is a blockchain platform that is designed to provide decentralized video streaming services.

  25. Stellar (XLM) – Stellar is a decentralized payment network that allows for fast and secure cross-border transactions.

  26. Celsius (CEL) – Celsius is a decentralized lending and borrowing platform that allows users to earn interest on their cryptocurrency holdings.
  27. EOS (EOS) – EOS is a blockchain platform that is designed to support the development of decentralized applications.
  28. Maker (MKR) – Maker is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is designed to maintain the stability of the DAI stablecoin.
  29. Tezos (XTZ) – Tezos is a blockchain platform that uses a self-amending protocol to allow for on-chain governance and upgrades.
  30. Aave (AAVE) – Aave is a decentralized lending and borrowing platform that allows users to earn interest on their cryptocurrency holdings.
  31. TerraUSD (UST) – UST is a stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar and designed to maintain a stable value.
  32. Huobi Token (HT) – HT is the native token of the Huobi exchange and is used for trading fee discounts and other benefits.
  33. Chiliz (CHZ) – Chiliz is a blockchain platform that is designed to provide sports and entertainment fans with voting rights and rewards.
  34. Dash (DASH) – Dash is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that is designed to be fast, cheap, and private.
  35. Synthetix (SNX) – Synthetix is a decentralized synthetic asset platform that allows users to trade synthetic versions of real-world assets.
  36. PancakeSwap (CAKE) – PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange that is built on the Binance Smart Chain.
  37. The Graph (GRT) – The Graph is a decentralized indexing protocol that allows developers to easily search and access data on the blockchain.
  38. Cosmos-ETH Bridge (ETHC) – ETHC is a bridge that connects the Cosmos and Ethereum blockchains, allowing for interoperability between the two networks.
  39. SushiSwap (SUSHI) – SushiSwap is a decentralized exchange that is built on the Ethereum blockchain.
  40. Kusama (KSM) – Kusama is a blockchain platform that is designed to enable experimentation and innovation in decentralized technologies.
  41. Decred (DCR) – Decred is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that is designed to promote community-driven governance and decision-making.
  42. Zcash (ZEC) – Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that allows users to shield their transaction details.
  43. Qtum (QTUM) – Qtum is a blockchain platform that combines elements of Bitcoin and Ethereum to allow for the development of decentralized applications.
  44. Serum (SRM) – Serum is a decentralized exchange that is built on the Solana blockchain.
  45. Curve DAO Token (CRV) – CRV is the governance token of Curve DAO, a decentralized exchange that specializes in stablecoin trading.
  46. Ren (REN) – Ren is a decentralized protocol that allows for cross-chain liquidity and interoperability.
  47. Holo (HOT) – Holo is a blockchain platform that is designed to provide a decentralized hosting network for dApps.
  48. 0x (ZRX) – 0x is a decentralized exchange protocol that is designed to enable the peer-to-peer exchange of ERC-20 tokens.
  49. Fantom (FTM) – Fantom is a blockchain platform that is designed to be fast, secure, and scalable.
  50. ICON (ICX) – ICON is a blockchain platform that is designed to connect different blockchain networks and enable interoperability between them.