Top Bitcoin Ecosystem tokens by market capitalization
Bitcoin Ecosystem contains 92 coins with a total market capitalization of $1.97T and an average price change of +4.38%. They are listed in size by market capitalization.
The Bitcoin Ecosystem refers to the expansive network of technologies, services, products, and communities that have been developed around the foundational principles of Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency. It includes Bitcoin itself, forks of Bitcoin, sidechains, layer 2 solutions, financial instruments related to Bitcoin, and various infrastructure and services that support its adoption. Together, these assets highlight the expansive and evolutionary nature of Bitcoin's influence in the world of decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
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| Name | Price | 24h (%) | 7D (%) | Market cap | 24h volume | Supply | Last 24h | Operation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  pTokens BTCpBTC | $1,679.49 | +0.07% | +2.56% | $23,890.94 | $25.15 | 14.23 | ||
|  BRC20.com.COM | $0.2001 | +12.18% | -12.30% | $0 | $751,098.34 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  BounceBit USDBBUSD | $1.01 | +0.34% | +0.44% | $0 | $39,431.31 | 0.00 | ||
|  ordinexORD | $0.{6}8957 | +1.42% | -24.99% | $0 | $3,464.03 | 0.00 | ||
|  LFGLFG | $0.003783 | +5.23% | +8.71% | $0 | $210.4 | 0.00 | ||
|  KintsugiKINT | $0.5690 | -3.88% | -31.98% | $0 | $25,556.06 | 0.00 | ||
|  SATS (Ordinals)SATS | $0.{6}2412 | +1.53% | -9.85% | $0 | $112.92M | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  OrdBridgeBRGE | $0.003506 | +15.68% | +8.84% | $0 | $358.48 | 0.00 | ||
|  csas (Ordinals)CSAS | $0.001042 | -6.92% | +10.87% | $0 | $128,765.03 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  SatoshiVMSAVM | $0.6022 | +7.39% | -18.24% | $0 | $523,991.25 | 0.00 | ||
|  BitStableBSSB | $0.1145 | -7.29% | -16.65% | $0 | $1.36M | 0.00 | ||
|  NALS (Ordinals)NALS | $0.05656 | -0.30% | +7.35% | $0 | $179,529.85 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  PIZA (Ordinals)PIZA | $0.1476 | -4.05% | +14.96% | $0 | $395,718.72 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  BANK (Ordinals)BANK | $0.007386 | +3.21% | +36.51% | $0 | $1,355.25 | 0.00 | ||
|  BISOSwapBISO | $0.002093 | -2.84% | +33.15% | $0 | $195,814.44 | 0.00 | ||
| $0.5948 | -0.35% | +43.29% | $0 | $546,318.19 | 0.00 | |||
|  MEME•ECONOMICSMEMERUNE | $0.06976 | -4.10% | +32.26% | $0 | $4,586.02 | 0.00 | ||
|  VelarVELAR | $0.07445 | +9.26% | +0.16% | $0 | $300,480.97 | 0.00 | ||
|  WANKO•MANKO•RUNESWANKO | $0.08271 | -2.75% | +32.56% | $0 | $9,942.37 | 0.00 | ||
|  SatoshiSyncSSNC | $0.001510 | +10.57% | -1.18% | $0 | $5,126.44 | 0.00 | ||
|  UNCOMMON•GOODSUNCOMMONGOODS | $0.1672 | +1.33% | +11.40% | $0 | $32,760.83 | 0.00 | ||
|  VMPX (Ordinals)VMPX | $0.01838 | -1.19% | -24.96% | $0 | $472,078.37 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  DECENTRALIZED (Runes)DECENTRALIZED | $0.0005332 | -6.26% | +59.71% | $0 | $489,936.28 | 0.00 | ||
|  PEPE (Ordinals)PEPEBRC | $0.09469 | -0.26% | -14.51% | $0 | $169,085.98 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  meme (Ordinals)MEME | $0.1004 | +150.42% | +143.76% | $0 | $256,234 | 0.00 | Trade | |
|  OrangeDXO4DX | $0.02196 | -23.58% | +30.26% | $0 | $267,694.23 | 0.00 | ||
|  $BSV (Ordinals)$BSV | $0.02277 | +17.44% | +41.12% | $0 | $3,777.74 | 0.00 | ||
|  Zeus NetworkZEUS | $0.4461 | +7.15% | +14.03% | $0 | $13.49M | 0.00 | ||
|  Drac (Ordinals)DRAC | $0.003641 | -5.18% | -1.65% | $0 | $924.36 | 0.00 | ||
|  NOOT (Ordinals)NOOT | $0.0007786 | -5.70% | +4.26% | $0 | $15,118.04 | 0.00 | ||
|  Trex20TX20 | $0.003678 | -10.57% | +5.05% | $0 | $284,989.42 | 0.00 | ||
| $0.2846 | -3.14% | +1.71% | $0 | $66,871.18 | 0.00 | |||
|  CovalentCQT | $0.007631 | +133.26% | +122.01% | $0 | $2.25M | 0.00 |
FAQ
What are the key components of the Bitcoin ecosystem?
- Forked Coins: These are direct offshoots of the Bitcoin protocol. Due to disagreements on technical or philosophical directions, different groups have created new coins by "forking" the Bitcoin code. Example: Bitcoin Cash (BCH): Resulted from a disagreement on how to scale the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin SV (BSV): Another fork from BCH, standing for "Satoshi's Vision", aiming to restore what its creators believed was the original vision for Bitcoin. - Sidechains: These are chains that run in parallel to the Bitcoin blockchain and allow for the creation of new types of assets and decentralized applications while being pegged to Bitcoin. - Wrapped Bitcoins and Pegged Tokens: These are representations of Bitcoin on other blockchains. Example: WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin): An ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain that's pegged 1:1 with Bitcoin. - Layer 2 Solutions: These are technologies built on top of the Bitcoin protocol to improve its scalability and functionality. Example: Lightning Network: A layer 2 solution for scalable, instant Bitcoin/Blockchain transactions. Liquid Network: A sidechain-based settlement network for traders and exchanges, with a focus on speed and efficiency. - Extensions and Platforms: New platforms are emerging that take advantage of Bitcoin's security and decentralization but extend its functionality. - Financial Instruments: As Bitcoin gains recognition, several financial products have been designed around it. - Infrastructure and Services: Over time, numerous services, from wallets to exchanges to payment processors, have been established, bolstering the Bitcoin ecosystem and ensuring its continued growth.
How does the Bitcoin Ecosystem contribute to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi)?
The Bitcoin Ecosystem has been a foundational pillar for the DeFi movement. While many DeFi projects are on other platforms like Ethereum, Bitcoin's principles of decentralization and censorship-resistance have heavily influenced the sector. Plus, with wrapped Bitcoin and inter-blockchain projects, Bitcoin directly participates in DeFi applications.
What's the difference between sidechains and Layer 2 solutions?
Both aim to enhance Bitcoin's scalability, but they approach it differently. Sidechains are separate blockchains pegged to Bitcoin, allowing tokens to move between the two chains. Layer 2 solutions, on the other hand, operate on top of the Bitcoin blockchain, optimizing transaction processes without needing a separate chain.
Why is there a need for Bitcoin to be on other blockchains?
Representations of Bitcoin on other blockchains, like WBTC on Ethereum, provide Bitcoin with added utility. By integrating Bitcoin into other ecosystems, it can be used in smart contracts, DeFi projects, and other decentralized applications which were previously inaccessible to Bitcoin due to platform constraints.
How does the development in the Bitcoin Ecosystem get decided and implemented?
Bitcoin operates on a decentralized consensus mechanism, which means any significant changes, like protocol upgrades or forks, require consensus from network participants. Proposals (BIPs or Bitcoin Improvement Proposals) are made, debated, and, if there's adequate support, they get implemented. However, achieving consensus can be challenging, leading to forks or long periods before changes are adopted.
How do centralization issues in mining impact the Bitcoin Ecosystem?
Centralization in mining refers to a situation where a small number of mining pools control a significant portion of the network's hash rate. This concentration raises concerns about the security and decentralization principles of Bitcoin. If a single entity or a coalition controls more than 50% of the hashing power, they might execute a "51% attack," allowing them to double-spend coins. While such an attack is economically unfeasible for Bitcoin due to its size, the centralization still poses potential risks to network integrity.
Why are scalability issues a persistent challenge in the Bitcoin Ecosystem?
Bitcoin's design prioritizes security and decentralization, which can sometimes come at the expense of scalability. The blockchain has a limited block size and time, which restricts the number of transactions it can process per second. As adoption grows, this can lead to congestion, higher fees, and slower confirmation times. Solutions like the Lightning Network and sidechains aim to address these issues, but achieving scalability without compromising on security or decentralization remains a central challenge.