When I just started, everything was mixed up in my head: coin, token, meme, metaverse…
And I was like: "Maybe, screw it?.."
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But if you didn't run away right away — consider it already yours.
So catch my spoiler on types of crypto — simple, with jokes, and without any complicated nonsense 👇
1️⃣ Bitcoin (BTC) — "The Dad" of the whole party 👑
Yes, it all started with him. Not just a coin — digital gold.
📉 There are only 21 million — and there won't be more.
🔒 Reliable, like a Swiss bank vault.
💼 Ideal for those who just want to buy — and forget until retirement (and then brag to the grandkids).
2️⃣ Altcoins — everything that's not Bitcoin 🚀
Altcoins are like “younger brothers”, but many of them are really capable.
📜 Ethereum (ETH) — the king of smart contracts, not just money.
⚡️ Solana, Cardano, Polkadot — the speedy guys challenging Ethereum.
⛓️ Everyone has their own philosophy, architecture, and... fans on Twitter ready to tear each other apart for their favorite coin 😅
3️⃣ Stablecoins — "digital dollars" 💵
When you want something “like crypto, but not bouncing around like on a trampoline”.
💰 USDT, USDC — 1 coin = 1 dollar.
⚖️ Perfect for storage, trading, withdrawal.
But be careful: stability is a slippery concept. Especially if the project behind them is shady.
🐶 Let's move on to the fun part...
4️⃣ Meme Coins — "the wild ones that take off" 🤡
Yes, yes, crypto with dogs.
• DOGE — Elon Musk's favorite.
• SHIB — the dog coin that shot up on hype.
🤣 Meme coins are like a lottery: either you're on a rocket, or you're left with tokens and questions.
But… it's fun, damn it!
5️⃣ Platform tokens — the local currency of blockchain projects 🧩
Want to use the platform? Buy their token.
• BNB — from Binance
• UNI — from Uniswap
• AVAX, APT, ARB — and so on...
They often offer bonuses, discounts, access. Sometimes — they just sit there collecting dust. It depends on luck.
6️⃣ Gaming crypto and metaverses 🎮
Here you can:
• Buy a sword for crypto
• Buy land on the virtual map
• Or just lose your entire bankroll in some crypto-MMORPG 😅
🎮 AXS, MANA, SAND — top examples, but every month someone new appears promising to “build a metaverse better than Zuckerberg's.”
🧠 The conclusion?
If you want to at least not be confused, start distinguishing basic categories:
🏆 BTC — the main one
⚡ Altcoins — progressive, but risky
💵 Stablecoins — for convenience
🤡 Memes — for enthusiasts (and adrenaline junkies)
🧩 Tokens — the functionality of platforms
🕹 Gamer coins — for those who live in the metaverse jungles
🧨 P.S.
When I started, I thought:
“That's it, I'm buying an alt for $100 now, and in a month I'll be sipping cocktails in Dubai” 🍹
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And then the market dropped by -50% and said:
"Welcome, newbie" 😅
So study, don't rush, and...
Don't confuse DOGE with DOGY. It happens.
