Bitcoin Ethereum BNB Bitcoin is the first and most valuable cryptocurrency. Ethereum is commonly used to carry out financial transactions more complex than those supported by Bitcoin. Cardano is a competitor to Ethereum led by one of its co-founders. Litecoin is an adaptation of Bitcoin intended to make payments easier. Solana is another competitor to Ethereum that emphasizes speed and cost-effectiveness. Dogecoin began as a joke but has grown to be among the most valuable cryptocurrencies. Shiba Inu is another dog-themed token with more complex mechanics. Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrencies whose values are designed to stay stable relative to real-world assets such as the dollar.