1. Bitcoin (BTC): The first and most famous cryptocurrency, often referred to as digital gold. It has a limited supply and is widely accepted.
2. Ethereum ($ETH): Known for its smart contract functionality, Ethereum is the platform for many decentralized applications (dApps) and has a large developer community.
3. Binance Coin (BNB): The native token of the Binance exchange, it has many use cases in the Binance ecosystem and has shown strong growth.
4. Cardano (ADA): Focused on sustainability and scalability, Cardano is known for its research-based approach and aims to provide a more secure and scalable platform for dApps.
5. Solana (SOL): Known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, Solana has become popular for hosting decentralized applications and NFTs.
6. Polkadot (DOT): Aimed at enabling different blockchains to transfer messages and value in a trustless manner; it focuses on interoperability.
7. Chainlink ($LINK): A decentralized oracle network that provides real-world data for smart contracts on the blockchain, essential for many dApps.
8. Avalanche ($AVAX): Known for its high speed and low fees, Avalanche is a platform for building decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks.
9. Ripple (XRP): Focused on facilitating cross-border payment transactions, Ripple has partnerships with many financial institutions.
