Gaming tokens have been making headlines in 2024, with several projects launching tokens tied to games and networks. As the crypto market rebounds and airdrops accelerate, the excitement around these tokens continues to grow.
Here are the top 10 gaming tokens that have made waves so far this year, ranked by peak market cap:
- Notcoin (NOT)
- Peak Price: $0.02896
- Peak Market Cap: $2.97 billion
- Notcoin’s NOT token launched on The Open Network (TON) in May and quickly reached a market cap near $3 billion. With a massive airdrop claim available to 35 million players, Notcoin has become a dominant player in the gaming token space.
- Pixels (PIXEL)
- Peak Price: $1.02
- Peak Market Cap: $731 million
- PIXEL token, launched in late February for the farming game on Ethereum scaler Ronin, generated over $1 billion worth of trading in a single day. Despite a price dip, PIXEL remains a significant player in the gaming token market.
- Saga (SAGA)
- Peak Price: $7.60
- Peak Market Cap: $684 million
- Saga network has focused its initial push around games, with the SAGA token gaining significant traction. A record-breaking Binance Launchpool campaign and plans for an in-house game publishing arm have propelled Saga to the number two slot on the list.
- Portal (PORTAL)
- Peak Price: $3.36
- Peak Market Cap: $561.6 million
- Portal, launched on February 29, saw a surge in hype with airdrop farming and a record Binance campaign. While the price dipped initially, the Ethereum-based token for the cross-chain gaming platform continues to attract attention.
- Xai (XAI)
- Peak Price: $1.59
- Peak Market Cap: $440.6 million
- Xai layer-3 gaming network on Ethereum scaler Arbitrum had a successful airdrop and continues to roll out games on the network, driving excitement around the token.
- Catizen (CATI)
- Peak Price: $1.11
- Peak Market Cap: $338.6 million
- Catizen’s token launch signaled the potential for Telegram games to gain traction in the market, following in the footsteps of Notcoin. The game’s popularity and distribution strategy have positioned it as a key player in the gaming token space.
- Heroes of Mavia (MAVIA)
- Peak Price: $10.59
- Peak Market Cap: $317.7 million
- Heroes of Mavia, a popular crypto game, saw a surge in price following its launch in February. Despite a subsequent drop in value, the game’s team has taken steps to stabilize token unlocks and maintain market impact.
- Gaimin (GMRX)
- Peak Price: $0.03937
- Peak Market Cap: $261.2 million
- Gaimin’s decentralized cloud computing platform, powered by the GMRX token, allows users to contribute computing resources and earn rewards. While the price has decreased, Gaimin remains a significant player in the gaming token market.
- Zentry (ZENT)
- Peak Price: $0.045
- Peak Market Cap: $248.7 million
- Zentry, formerly known as GuildFi, launched its new token in April, attracting attention with a rebranding and conversion rate for existing token holders. Despite price fluctuations, Zentry remains a key player in the gaming rewards platform space.
- Apeiron (APRS)
- Peak Price: $1.88
- Peak Market Cap: $193.6 million
- Apeiron, a Ronin strategy game, launched its APRS ecosystem token in a successful token sale. Despite price fluctuations, Apeiron has positioned itself as a key player in the gaming token market.
As the gaming token space continues to evolve, these projects are at the forefront of innovation and excitement. Stay tuned for more updates on the top gaming tokens of 2024.