LIVElast update in January 2022, the top cryptocurrencies by market capitalization often included:
1.Bitcoin (BTC): The first and most well-known cryptocurrency, often referred to as digital gold due to its store of value properties.
2.Ethereum (ETH): A blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) to be built upon it. Ether is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum platform.
3.Binance Coin (BNB): The native cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange, used for trading fees, transaction processing, and participation in token sales on the Binance platform.
4.Solana (SOL): A high-performance blockchain platform focused on scalability and fast transaction speeds, attracting projects and developers to build on its network.
5.Cardano (ADA): A blockchain platform known for its focus on sustainability, scalability, and interoperability, aiming to provide a more secure and efficient infrastructure for decentralized applications and smart contracts.