8 Types of Cryptocurrency You Should Actually Know About
So you’ve probably heard about Bitcoin, right?
Maybe Ethereum too. But if you’re just stepping into crypto - or even if you’ve been watching from the sidelines - there’s a lot more going on under the surface.
The truth is, not all crypto is built for the same reason. Some coins are trying to be money. Others are more like tech tools.
And a few? Honestly, they’re just memes (but somehow worth billions).
Anyway, here’s a quick breakdown of the different kinds of cryptocurrencies you’ll run into - and what they’re actually used for.
1. Currency Coins (Bitcoin and Others)
This includes Bitcoin, Litecoin, and similar ones.
They’re built to work like money. You can send them to people, use them to buy things (in some places), or just hold t...



