Top 15 best cryptocurrencies to buy today

In the ever-evolving digital age, the crypto world continues to have a strong hold on the investing public.

Money.it asked its readers through a survey - without scientific value since it was not carried out on a sample basis - what the cryptocurrencies were best to buy today, to be chosen from those with the highest market capitalization. Here’s how they responded.

The ranking of cryptocurrencies to buy today

Pos.	Cryptocurrency	Votes in poll
1	Bitcoin	35 %
2	Ethereum	15 %
3	Solana	15 %
4	Dogecoin	5 %
5	Shiba Inu	5 %
6	XRP	5 %
7	BNB	4 %
8	Polygon	3 %
9	Toncoin	3 %
10	Polkadot	2 %
11	Cardano	2 %
12	Bitcoin Cash	2 %
13	Avalanche	2 %
14	Chainlink	1 %
15	TRON]	1 %

The survey was conducted May 21-24, 2024.

1. Bitcoin (BTC)
Bitcoin is the first ever cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by an individual or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It is also known as “digital gold” and is mainly used as a store of value.

2. Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts. It was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015 and its native cryptocurrency is ether (ETH).

3. Solana (G)
Solana is a high-performance blockchain platform created to support decentralized applications and smart contracts. It is known for its high transaction speed and low costs.

4. Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that was initially created as a joke based on an internet meme but has gained popularity thanks to the support of its community and figures such as Elon Musk. It is mainly used for micro-transactions and donations.

5. Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Shiba Inu is a cryptocurrency created as an experiment in decentralized community building and is often considered an alternative to Dogecoin.

6. XRP (Ripple)
XRP is the native cryptocurrency of the Ripple network, designed to facilitate fast and low-cost money transfers globally. Financial institutions use it to improve the efficiency of cross-border payments.

7. BNB (Binance Coin)
Binance Coin is the native cryptocurrency of the Binance exchange. It is used to pay trading fees on the exchange and offers benefits such as discounts and access to exclusive services.

8. Polygon (MATIC)
Polygon is a scaling solution for Ethereum that aims to improve the speed and reduce the costs of transactions on the Ethereum network. It is known for its multi-chain infrastructure.

9. Toncoin (TON)
Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of the TON network, a project initially developed by Telegram to create a decentralized internet. It offers fast transactions and supports decentralized applications.

10. Polkadot (DOT)
Polkadot is a multi-chain platform that allows different blockchains to interact and share information. It was created by Gavin Wood, co-founder of Ethereum, to improve interoperability between blockchains.

11. Cardano (ADA)
Cardano is a blockchain platform developed with a scientific approach, founded by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum. It is known for its focus on security and scalability through a peer-reviewed research framework.

12. Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Bitcoin Cash was born from a fork of Bitcoin in 2017 to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs, while at the same time increasing the block size. It is used as a quick and economical means of payment.

13. Avalanche (AVAX)
Avalanche is a highly scalable blockchain platform that supports decentralized applications and custom blockchain networks. It is known for its high performance and security consensus mechanism.

14. Chainlink (LINK)
Chainlink is a decentralized network that allows smart contracts to interact with external data securely. It is crucial for many DeFi applications that need real-world data.

15. TRON (TRX)
TRON is a blockchain platform designed for decentralized digital content creation and consumption. It is known for its high transaction speed and ambition to decentralize the entertainment industry.

Original article published on Money.it Italy 2024-05-27 12:13:06. Original title: La classifica delle migliori criptovalute da comprare oggi