| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | The first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. |
| Ethereum | A decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) to be built and run without any downtime, fraud, control, or interference. |
| Altcoins | Cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, including Litecoin, Ripple, and many others. |
| Stablecoins | Cryptocurrencies designed to minimize price volatility by being pegged to a reserve asset such as the US dollar. |
| Privacy Coins | Cryptocurrencies that offer enhanced privacy features, such as Monero and Zcash. |