Here are the top 5 altcoins by market capitalization:
1. Ethereum (ETH) - The largest altcoin by market capitalization, Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
2. Binance Coin (BNB) - The native cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange, Binance Coin is used for paying trading fees and participating in token sales on the Binance Launchpad.
3. XRP (XRP) - Developed by Ripple, XRP is a real-time gross settlement system (RTGS) and currency exchange and remittance network by Ripple.
4. Cardano (ADA) - A decentralized public blockchain and cryptocurrency project that is focused on providing a more scalable and secure platform for the development of decentralized applications (dApps).
5. Solana (SOL) - A fast, decentralized, and scalable blockchain platform that uses a novel consensus algorithm called Proof of History (PoH) to secure its network.
Please note that the ranking may vary depending on the market conditions and the source of the data. It's important to do your own research and consider your own risk tolerance before investing in any cryptocurrency.
