Cryptocurrency Information Hub
Learn what tracked networks do, how tokens are used, and the key differences you need to watch out for.
Bitcoin (BTC)Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs without any central authority, is secured by proof-of-work mining, and has a hard supply cap of 21 million coins.
Ethereum (ETH)Ethereum (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of a programmable blockchain that runs smart contracts and decentralised applications. ETH pays for transaction fees and secures the network through proof-of-stake staking.
Tether (USDT)Tether (USDT) is the most widely used stablecoin, designed to hold a value of one US dollar and backed by reserves held by its issuer, Tether. Traders use it as a dollar substitute on crypto exchanges.
USD Coin (USDC)USD Coin (USDC) is a regulated stablecoin issued by Circle, designed to hold a value of one US dollar and backed by cash and short-term US Treasury securities.
BNB (BNB)BNB is a cryptocurrency created by Binance in 2017 that now serves as the native coin of the BNB Chain ecosystem. It pays for transaction fees and staking, and gives fee discounts on Binance.
XRP (XRP)XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger, a blockchain launched in 2012 for fast, low-cost payments. Transfers settle in seconds, and the total supply is fixed at 100 billion XRP.
Solana (SOL)Solana (SOL) is the native cryptocurrency of a high-speed, low-fee blockchain that launched in 2020. SOL is used to pay transaction fees and to secure the network through staking.
Dogecoin (DOGE)Dogecoin (DOGE) is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency created in 2013 as an internet joke and recognised by its Shiba Inu dog logo. It is known for fast blocks and an uncapped but predictable supply.
Cardano (ADA)Cardano (ADA) is the native cryptocurrency of a research-driven, proof-of-stake blockchain powered by the Ouroboros protocol. ADA is used for fees, staking and on-chain governance.
TRON (TRX)TRON (TRX) is the native cryptocurrency of a fast, low-cost blockchain founded by Justin Sun in 2017. The TRON network is especially popular for sending USDT.
Avalanche (AVAX)Avalanche (AVAX) is the native cryptocurrency of a fast-finality blockchain platform built by Ava Labs, co-founded by computer scientist Emin Gün Sirer. AVAX pays network fees and secures the chain through staking.
Chainlink (LINK)Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralised oracle network that feeds real-world data such as prices into smart contracts and connects blockchains with each other. The LINK token pays for these services and is used for staking.
Polkadot (DOT)Polkadot (DOT) is the native cryptocurrency of a multi-chain network designed by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood that lets different blockchains interoperate under shared security. DOT is used for staking, governance and coretime.
Litecoin (LTC)Litecoin (LTC) is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency created by Charlie Lee in 2011 from Bitcoin’s code, designed for everyday payments with faster blocks and lower fees. Its supply is capped at 84 million LTC.
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency that split from Bitcoin in a 2017 hard fork to pursue cheap, fast payments through larger blocks. Like Bitcoin, its supply is capped at 21 million coins.
Stellar (XLM)Stellar is an open blockchain network launched in 2014 to make cross-border payments and digital asset issuance fast and cheap. XLM, also called the lumen, is its native asset, used for transaction fees and account reserves.
Cosmos Hub (ATOM)Cosmos Hub, launched in 2019, is the first network in the Cosmos ecosystem of independent blockchains that connect through the IBC protocol. ATOM is its native asset, used for staking, governance and transaction fees.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR)NEAR Protocol is a proof-of-stake blockchain that scales through sharding and offers human-readable account names and flexible access keys. NEAR is its native token, used for transaction fees, storage and staking.
Uniswap (UNI)Uniswap is a decentralised exchange (DEX) protocol, launched on Ethereum in 2018, that lets users swap tokens directly through liquidity pools. UNI is its governance token, giving holders a vote on protocol decisions.
Aave (AAVE)Aave is a decentralised lending protocol where users deposit crypto to earn interest and borrow against collateral. AAVE is the protocol’s governance token and also plays a role in its safety mechanisms.
Hyperliquid (HYPE)Hyperliquid is a layer-1 blockchain built for order-book spot and perpetual futures markets. HYPE is its native token, used for staking, HyperEVM network fees and trading fee discounts.
Ethereum Classic (ETC)Ethereum Classic is the proof-of-work smart contract network that kept the original rules after the 2016 DAO fork; its native asset is ETC.
Monero (XMR)Monero is a proof-of-work payment network that hides the sender, receiver and amount by default; its native asset is XMR.
Zcash (ZEC)Zcash is a proof-of-work payment network with shielded transactions based on zero-knowledge proofs and a 21 million supply cap; its native asset is ZEC.
Dash (DASH)Dash is a proof-of-work payment network that uses masternodes for fast confirmations and treasury governance; its native asset is DASH.
IOTA (IOTA)IOTA is a blockchain project that began with the Internet of Things and data sharing in mind and moved to a Move-based proof-of-stake network in 2025.
Sky (SKY)Sky is the new name of MakerDAO, the issuer of the DAI stablecoin. The MKR governance token is being converted to SKY, and the ecosystem’s new stablecoin is USDS.