The Bitcoin (BTC) price again reached an all-time high in 2025, as values exceeded over 114,128.35 USD on August 6, 2025. Price hikes in early 2025 were connected to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, while previous hikes in 2021 were due to events involving Tesla and Coinbase, respectively. Tesla's announcement in March 2021 that it had acquired 1.5 billion U.S. dollars' worth of the digital coin, for example, as well as the IPO of the U.S.'s biggest crypto exchange, fueled mass interest. The market was noticeably different by the end of 2022, however, after another crypto exchange, FTX, filed for bankruptcy.Is the world running out of Bitcoin?Unlike fiat currency like the U.S. dollar - as the Federal Reserve can simply decide to print more banknotes - Bitcoin's supply is finite: BTC has a maximum supply embedded in its design, of which roughly 89 percent had been reached in April 2021. It is believed that Bitcoin will run out by 2040, despite more powerful mining equipment. This is because mining becomes exponentially more difficult and power-hungry every four years, a part of Bitcoin's original design. Because of this, a Bitcoin mining transaction could equal the energy consumption of a small country in 2021.Bitcoin's price outlook: a potential bubble?Cryptocurrencies have few metrics available that allow for forecasting, if only because it is rumored that only a few cryptocurrency holders own a large portion of the available supply. These large holders - referred to as 'whales'-are' said to make up two percent of anonymous ownership accounts, while owning roughly 92 percent of BTC. On top of this, most people who use cryptocurrency-related services worldwide are retail clients rather than institutional investors. This means outlooks on whether Bitcoin prices will fall or grow are difficult to measure, as movements from one large whale are already having a significant impact on this market.

Total cryptocurrency losses were valued at over ** billion U.S. dollars between 2021 and 2024, although most of these came from early in the period mentioned. This is according to data from web 3 crowdsourced security platform Immunefi. While the source does not clearly state how it estimated its figures, it claims most losses occurred in Q2 2021 - citing the fraud cases of Africrypt, with a *** billion U.S. dollar loss, and Thodex, with a *** billion U.S. dollar loss. Much like the annual value of cryptocurrency losses from REKT Database, Immunefi seems to rely on publicly available data, and community reporting. This is not unusual for digital assets, as they are decentralized - meaning these are not tracked "officially" by government or regulatory bodies.

Authors, through Twitter API, collected this database over eight months. These data are tweets of over 50 experts regarding market analysis of 40 cryptocurrencies. These experts are known as influencers on social networks such as Twitter. The theory of Behavioral economics shows that the opinions of people, especially experts, can impact the stock market trend (here, cryptocurrencies). Existing databases often cover tweets related to one or more cryptocurrencies. Also, in these databases, no attention is paid to the user's expertise, and most of the data is extracted using hashtags. Failure to pay attention to the user's expertise causes the irrelevant volume to increase and the neutral polarity to increase considerably. This database has a main table named "Tweets1" with 11 columns and 40 tables to separate comments related to each cryptocurrency. The columns of the main table and the cryptocurrency tables are explained in the attached document. Researchers can use this dataset in various machine learning tasks, such as sentiment analysis and deep transfer learning with sentiment analysis. Also, this data can be used to check the impact of influencers' opinions on the cryptocurrency market trend. The use of this database is allowed by mentioning the source. Also, in this version, we have added the excel version of the database and Python code to extract the names of influencers and tweets. in Version(3): In the new version, three datasets related to historical prices and sentiments related to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance have been added as Excel files from January 1, 2023, to June 12, 2023. Also, two datasets of 52 influential tweets in cryptocurrencies have been published, along with the score and polarity of sentiments regarding more than 300 cryptocurrencies from February 2021 to June 2023. Also, two Python codes related to the sentiment analysis algorithm of tweets with Python have been published. This algorithm combines RoBERTa pre-trained deep neural network and BiGRU deep neural network with an attention layer (see code Preprocessing_and_sentiment_analysis with python).

It is estimated that the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies increased in early 2023 after the downfall in November 2022 due to FTX. That value declined in the summer of 2023, however, as international uncertainty grew over a potential recession. Bitcoin's market cap comprised the majority of the overall market capitalization. What is market cap? Market capitalization is a financial measure typically used for publicly traded firms, computed by multiplying the share price by the number of outstanding shares. However, cryptocurrency analysts calculate it as the price of the virtual currencies times the number of coins in the market. This gives cryptocurrency investors an idea of the overall market size, and watching the evolution of the measure tells how much money is flowing in or out of each cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency as an investment The price of Bitcoin has been erratic, and most other cryptocurrencies follow its larger price swings. This volatility attracts investors who hope to buy when the price is low and sell at its peak, turning a profit. However, this does little for price stability. As such, few firms accept payment in cryptocurrencies. As of June 25, 2025, the cumulative market cap of cryptocurrencies reached a value of ******.

Cryptocurrency historical datasets from January 2012 (if available) to October 2021 were obtained and integrated from various sources and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) including Yahoo Finance, Cryptodownload, CoinMarketCap, various Kaggle datasets, and multiple APIs. While these datasets used various formats of time (e.g., minutes, hours, days), in order to integrate the datasets days format was used for in this research study. The integrated cryptocurrency historical datasets for 80 cryptocurrencies including but not limited to Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Cardano (ADA), Tether (USDT), Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), USD Coin (USDC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Tron (TRX), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), EOS (EOS), Cosmos (ATOM), Stellar (XLM), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Uniswap (UNI), Terra (LUNA), SHIBA INU (SHIB), and 60 more cryptocurrencies were uploaded in this online Mendeley data repository. Although the primary attribute of including the mentioned cryptocurrencies was the Market Capitalization, a subject matter expert i.e., a professional trader has also guided the initial selection of the cryptocurrencies by analyzing various indicators such as Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD), MYC Signals, Bollinger Bands, Fibonacci Retracement, Stochastic Oscillator and Ichimoku Cloud. The primary features of this dataset that were used as the decision-making criteria of the CLUS-MCDA II approach are Timestamps, Open, High, Low, Closed, Volume (Currency), % Change (7 days and 24 hours), Market Cap and Weighted Price values. The available excel and CSV files in this data set are just part of the integrated data and other databases, datasets and API References that was used in this study are as follows: [1] https://finance.yahoo.com/ [2] https://coinmarketcap.com/historical/ [3] https://cryptodatadownload.com/ [4] https://kaggle.com/philmohun/cryptocurrency-financial-data [5] https://kaggle.com/deepshah16/meme-cryptocurrency-historical-data [6] https://kaggle.com/sudalairajkumar/cryptocurrencypricehistory [7] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/data/price?fsym=BTC&tsyms=USD [8] https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/ [9] https://p.nomics.com/cryptocurrency-bitcoin-api [10] https://www.coinapi.io/ [11] https://www.coingecko.com/en/api [12] https://cryptowat.ch/ [13] https://www.alphavantage.co/ This dataset is part of the CLUS-MCDA (Cluster analysis for improving Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis) and CLUS-MCDAII Project: https://aimaghsoodi.github.io/CLUSMCDA-R-Package/ https://github.com/Aimaghsoodi/CLUS-MCDA-II https://github.com/azadkavian/CLUS-MCDA

In March 2024 Bitcoin BTC reached a new all-time high with prices exceeding 73000 USD marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market This surge was due to the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds ETFs in the United States allowing investors to access Bitcoin without directly holding it This development increased Bitcoin’s credibility and brought fresh demand from institutional investors echoing previous price surges in 2021 when Tesla announced its 15 billion investment in Bitcoin and Coinbase was listed on the Nasdaq By the end of 2022 Bitcoin prices dropped sharply to 15000 USD following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its bankruptcy which caused a loss of confidence in the market By August 2024 Bitcoin rebounded to approximately 64178 USD but remained volatile due to inflation and interest rate hikes Unlike fiat currency like the US dollar Bitcoin’s supply is finite with 21 million coins as its maximum supply By September 2024 over 92 percent of Bitcoin had been mined Bitcoin’s value is tied to its scarcity and its mining process is regulated through halving events which cut the reward for mining every four years making it harder and more energy-intensive to mine The next halving event in 2024 will reduce the reward to 3125 BTC from its current 625 BTC The final Bitcoin is expected to be mined around 2140 The energy required to mine Bitcoin has led to criticisms about its environmental impact with estimates in 2021 suggesting that one Bitcoin transaction used as much energy as Argentina Bitcoin’s future price is difficult to predict due to the influence of large holders known as whales who own about 92 percent of all Bitcoin These whales can cause dramatic market swings by making large trades and many retail investors still dominate the market While institutional interest has grown it remains a small fraction compared to retail Bitcoin is vulnerable to external factors like regulatory changes and economic crises leading some to believe it is in a speculative bubble However others argue that Bitcoin is still in its early stages of adoption and will grow further as more institutions and governments recognize its potential as a hedge against inflation and a store of value 2024 has also seen the rise of Bitcoin Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network which improve scalability by enabling faster and cheaper transactions These innovations are crucial for Bitcoin’s wider adoption especially for day-to-day use and cross-border remittances At the same time central bank digital currencies CBDCs are gaining traction as several governments including China and the European Union have accelerated the development of their own state-controlled digital currencies while Bitcoin remains decentralized offering financial sovereignty for those who prefer independence from government control The rise of CBDCs is expected to increase interest in Bitcoin as a hedge against these centralized currencies Bitcoin’s journey in 2024 highlights its growing institutional acceptance alongside its inherent market volatility While the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly boosted interest the market remains sensitive to events like exchange collapses and regulatory decisions With the limited supply of Bitcoin and improvements in its transaction efficiency it is expected to remain a key player in the financial world for years to come Whether Bitcoin is currently in a speculative bubble or on a sustainable path to greater adoption will ultimately be revealed over time.

Ethereum's price history suggests that that crypto was worth more in 2025 than during late 2021, although nowhere near the highest price recorded. Much like Bitcoin (BTC), the price of ETH went up in 2021 but for different reasons altogether: Ethereum, for instance, hit the news when a digital art piece was sold as the world's most expensive NFT for over 38,000 ETH - or 69.3 million U.S. dollars. Unlike Bitcoin, of which the price growth was fueled by the IPO of the U.S.'s biggest crypto trader, Coinbase, the rally on Ethereum came from technological developments that caused much excitement among traders. First, the so-called 'Berlin update' rolled out on the Ethereum network in April 2021, an update that would eventually lead to the Ethereum Merge in 2022 and reduced ETH gas prices - or reduced transaction fees. The collapse of FTX in late 2022, however, changed much for the cryptocurrency. As of July 22, 2025, Ethereum was worth 3,765.45 U.S. dollars - significantly less than the 4,400 U.S. dollars by the end of 2021.Ethereum's future and the DeFi industryPrice developments on Ethereum are difficult to predict but cannot be seen without the world of DeFi, or decentralized finance. This industry used technology to remove intermediaries between parties in a financial transaction. One example includes crypto wallets such as Coinbase Wallet that grew in popularity recently, with other examples including smart contractor Uniswap, Maker (responsible for stablecoin DAI), moneylender Dharma and market protocol Compound. Ethereum's future developments are tied with this industry: Unlike Bitcoin and Ripple, Ethereum is technically not a currency but an open-source software platform for blockchain applications, with Ether being the cryptocurrency that is used inside the Ethereum network. Essentially, Ethereum facilitates DeFi, meaning that if DeFi does well, so does Ethereum.NFTs: the most well-known application of EthereumNFTs or non-fungible tokens, grew nearly tenfold between 2018 and 2020, as can be seen in the market cap of NFTs worldwide. These digital blockchain assets can essentially function as a unique code connected to a digital file, allowing to distinguish the original file from any potential copies. This application is especially prominent in crypto art, although there are other applications: gaming, sports, and collectibles are other segments where NFT sales occur.

What in dataset?

Here I have collected data on the 30 most important cryptocurrencies for the year.

For what I share this data?

For the analysis of time sequences. You can do it with ARIMA, RNN using deep learning and other advanced techniques. In addition, on time data, you can try to override techniques from other areas of machine learning. Cryptocurrencies can be clustered or build portfolio strategies in the long term.

Acknowledgements

Thanks for yahoo finance for free acces to prices.

Inspiration

I hope my dataset will let you exlore more about data science. I look forward to notebooks and comments from you.

Context

This data set is generated by the help of Binance Api.

What is Binance Api? The Binance API is a method that allows you to connect to the Binance servers via Python or several other programming languages. With it, you can automate your trading.

More specifically, Binance has a RESTful API that uses HTTP requests to send and receive data. Further, there is also a WebSocket available that enables the streaming of data such as price quotes and account updates.

Content

In this data set the data is generated on the interval of 1 minute by an API. It includes many columns showing the real change in price of Bitcoin also shows the Open, High, Low, Close price of Bitcoin on particular minutes. The Open Time and Close Time in the data set are in Unix Timestamp.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Binance Stream Data Api.

Ripple, or XRP, prices surged in 2021 but went down significantly as 2022 progressed. As of August 6, 2025, one XRP token was worth 2.96 U.S. dollars. Ethereum's price, for example, kept on reaching new all-time highs, a feat not performed by XRP. Indeed, XRP's price spikes followed relatively late - only occurring in early 2021, against late 2020 for most other cryptos - after the US SEC filed a legal complaint against Ripple in November 2020. This legal action caused the XRP price to plummet from around 0.70 U.S. dollars to 0.20 U.S. dollars.Ripple versus XRP: two become oneTechnically speaking, Ripple is not a cryptocurrency. Renamed from a protocol called OpenCoin in 2013, Ripple facilitates open-source payments. XRP, on the other hand, is the cryptocurrency that runs on this network. In that sense, Ripple and XRP have a similar symbiosis to each other, like the Ethereum network and its cryptocurrency, Ether. Unlike Ethereum - whose price changes are connected to the world of Decentralized Finance or DeFI - Ripple/XRP mostly looks at developments in cross-border payments for companies. In 2020, companies worldwide began to favor fintech solutions for future B2B solutions and, in a way, Ripple is an extension of that.What affects the price of Ripple?Ripple is mostly active in Southeast Asia - a region with a splintered payment landscape and that heavily investigates its own types of state-issued cryptocurrency to make cross-border payments a lot easier. Price spikes tend to follow news on this topic in this specific region. In 2019, for example, the XRP price grew after Japan and South Korea began testing to reduce time and costs for transferring international funds between the two countries. In March 2021, Ripple announced that it had agreed to acquire 40 percent of Malaysian cross-border payments firm Tranglo to meet growing demand in Southeast Asia.

What Is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency created in January 2009. It follows the ideas set out in a white paper by the mysterious and pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.12 The identity of the person or persons who created the technology is still a mystery. Bitcoin offers the promise of lower transaction fees than traditional online payment mechanisms do, and unlike government-issued currencies, it is operated by a decentralized authority. Bitcoin is known as a type of cryptocurrency because it uses cryptography to keep it secure. There are no physical bitcoins, only balances kept on a public ledger that everyone has transparent access to (although each record is encrypted). All Bitcoin transactions are verified by a massive amount of computing power via a process known as "mining." Bitcoin is not issued or backed by any banks or governments, nor is individual bitcoins valuable as a commodity. Despite it not being legal tender in most parts of the world, Bitcoin is very popular and has triggered the launch of hundreds of other cryptocurrencies, collectively referred to as altcoins. Bitcoin is commonly abbreviated as BTC when traded.

Reference: 1. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/bitcoin.asp 2. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTC-USD/history?period1=1451606400&period2=1637452800&interval=1d&filter=history&frequency=1d&includeAdjustedClose=true

Analysis of ‘Ethereum Cryptocurrency Historical Dataset ’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://www.kaggle.com/kaushiksuresh147/ethereum-cryptocurrency-historical-dataset on 30 September 2021.

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Context

Ethereum a decentralized, open-source blockchain featuring smart contract functionality was proposed in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin. Development was crowdfunded in 2014, and the network went live on 30 July 2015, with 72 million coins premined.

Some interesting facts about Ethereum(ETH): - Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the platform. It is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, after Bitcoin. Ethereum is the most actively used blockchain. - Some of the world’s leading corporations joined the EEA(Ethereum Alliance, is a collaboration of many block start-ups) and supported “further development.” Some of the most famous companies are Samsung SDS, Toyota Research Institute, Banco Santander, Microsoft, J.P.Morgan, Merck GaA, Intel, Deloitte, DTCC, ING, Accenture, Consensys, Bank of Canada, and BNY Mellon.

Content

The dataset consists of ETH prices from March-2016 to the current date(1830days) and the dataset will be updated on a weekly basis.

Information regarding the data

The data totally consists of 1813 records(1813 days) with 7 columns. The description of the features is given below

| No |Columns | Descriptions | | -- | -- | -- | | 1 | Date | Date of the ETH prices | | 2 | Price | Prices of ETH(dollars) | | 3 | Open | Opening price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 4 | High | Highest price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 5 | Low | Lowest price of ETH on the respective date(Dollars) | | 6 | Vol. | Volume of ETH on the respective date(Dollars). | | 7 | Change % | Percentage of Change in ETH prices on the respective date | |

Acknowledgements

The dataset was extracted from investing.com

Inspiration

Experts say that ethereum has a huge potential in the future. Do you believe it? Well, let's find it by building our own creative models to predict if the statement is true.

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Cryptocurrency hacks and thefts increased substantially in 2022, especially due to Terra Classic and FTX. The source mentions that the average value lost in 2022 was roughly ********* than in 2021. 2022 was shaken by several high-profile incidents that rippled through the entire market. The fall of stablecoin UST resulted in the loss of other cryptocurrencies, whereas multiple crypto exchanges suffered from the fall of FTX at the end of the year.

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Cryptocurrency ATM Market Size 2024-2028

The cryptocurrency ATM market size is estimated to grow by USD 4.45 billion at a CAGR of 67.33% between 2023 and 2028. Cryptocurrency mining has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing number of installations worldwide. The demand for specialized hardware for cryptocurrency trading has surged, leading to a thriving market for manufacturers. This trend is further fueled by the growing acceptance and integration of cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance. Mergers and acquisitions in the industry have also been on the rise, as larger players seek to expand their market share and enhance their technological capabilities. For instance, MicroStrategy's acquisition of Bitmain's stake in BitmainTech, and Bitmain's subsequent acquisition of Canaan Creative, are notable examples of this trend. As the market continues to evolve, we can expect further consolidation and innovation in the cryptocurrency mining sector.

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Market Dynamic and Customer Landscape

Cryptocurrency Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) have revolutionized the way digital assets are bought and sold, offering an alternative to conventional banking services for cryptocurrencies. These machines allow users to exchange physical cash for digital assets like Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, or vice versa. The Crypto ATM market has seen significant growth as more countries embrace digital currencies and people seek the convenience of cash withdrawals and transactions without the need for traditional banking. Crypto ATMs are increasingly common in public places such as airports, shopping malls, convenience stores, and financial districts. Companies like Genesis Coin and those utilizing Lightning Network technology are leading the innovation in this sector. Users can easily locate Crypto ATMs using resources like Coin ATM Radar and Bitcoin ATM map. Fees for using these machines vary, but they provide a net change of traditional currency for digital assets, making them an attractive option for those seeking to invest or use cryptocurrencies. The future of the crypto ATM sector looks bright as blockchain technology continues to evolve and digital assets gain wider acceptance. Our researchers analyzed the data with 2023 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.

Key Market Driver

Increasing number of installations is notably driving market growth. The market is witnessing substantial growth as vendors invest heavily in research and development to introduce innovative technologies and products. These advancements include increasing hash rates and decreasing power consumption for more efficient transactions. In response to the fluctuating cryptocurrency values, affordable ATMs have been launched to expand market reach. For instance, Bitcoin Depot introduced over 350 new cryptocurrency ATMs across the US in May 2021. As of December 30, 2021, approximately 34,000 Bitcoin ATMs are operational worldwide.

Furthermore, the market is segmented into one-way and two-way segments, with Bitcoin being the most popular cryptocurrency for transactions. The hardware and software segments dominate the market, while the KYC process is essential for regulatory compliance. Online platforms like Coin ATM Finder and GENERAL BYTES cater to various industries, including hospitality spaces (restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels, and commercial spaces) and convenience store chains. Cryptocurrency ATMs offer capital appreciation opportunities and serve as a payment alternative for local merchants and personal computer users. The Litecoin blockchain and other altcoins are also gaining traction in the transaction volume, making the market increasingly diverse. Thus, such factors are driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Significant Market Trends

Increasing investments in the market is the key trend in the market. The market is witnessing significant growth as vendors focus on enhancing the efficiency of hardware, such as increasing hash rates, to gain a competitive edge. In regions like China, companies are investing in strategic partnerships and acquisitions to expand their reach. Cryptocurrency Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) offer enterprises risk management and capital control benefits, enabling seamless transactions and capital appreciation through Bitcoin, Litecoin, and other digital currencies.

Furthermore, Two-way ATMs, provided by companies like GENERAL BYTES, enable users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, acting as a payment alternative in various sectors like hospitality spaces (restaurants, bars, cafes, hotels) and commercial spaces (convenience store chains). The mark

In this work, i will be analyzing the Bitcoin growth trends from January 2012 to March 2021 in comparison with year indicators where Bitcoin usages/patronage, volumes and prices were high and low across the world.

India Cryptocurrency Market was valued at USD 3.98 Billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 11.07 Billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 18.65%.

Context

Howdy folks!

I have prepared a starter dataset for time series practice. This is my 1st upload. Any questions/feedback are welcome.

Content

• The data was prepared using Alpha Vantage API
• The data represents historical daily time series for a digital currency (BTC) traded on the Saudi market (SAR/Sudi Riyal)
• Prices and volumes are quoted in both SAR & USD.
• Data date range: 2018-05-11 to 30.01.2021

Task: Use the past to predict the future!

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Acknowledgements

Special thanks to all my instructors and friends at GA.

Decentralized finance or DeFi became less important within the overall crypto market, after its market share declined in 2022. This decline continued over the course of that year, when the DeFi TLV - total value locked, essentially the market size - decreased more and more. What exactly is DeFi, however? Whilst there is no general consensus what this market entails exactly, it generally refers to financial applications built atop Ethereum (ETH) especially. Applications can consist of decentralized exchanges or DEXs, such as Uniswap or PancakeSwap, or crypto protocols regarding lending and borrowing, such as Aave. These applications, on their turn, are powered by their own cryptocurrencies: The Uniswap DEX uses the Uniswap token (UNI) for governance. Nevertheless, the price development of ETH was heavily influenced by the growing popularity of DeFi.

Supplementary Material 1

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Context

• The metaverse, a living and breathing space that blends physical and digital, is quickly evolving from a science fiction dream into a reality with endless possibilities. A world where people can interact virtually, create and exchange digital assets for real-world value, own digital land, engage with digitized real-world products and services, and much more.

• Major tech giants are beginning to recognize the viability and potential of metaverses, following Facebook’s groundbreaking Meta rebrand announcement. In addition to tech companies, entertainment brands like Disney have also announced plans to take the leap into virtual reality.

• While the media hype is deafening, your average netizen isn’t fully aware of what a metaverse is, how it operates and, most importantly—what benefits and opportunities it can offer them as a user.

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What Is The Metaverse?

• In its digital iteration, a metaverse is a virtual world based on blockchain technology. This all-encompassing space allows users to work and play in a virtual reflection of real-life and fantasy scenarios, an online reality, ranging from sci-fi and dragons to more practical and familiar settings like shopping centers, offices, and even homes.

• Users can access metaverses via computer, handheld device, or complete immersion with a VR headset. Those entering the metaverse get to experience living in a digital realm, where they will be able to work, play, shop, exercise, and socialize. Users will be able to create their own avatars based on face recognition, set up their own businesses of any kind, buy real estate, create in-world content and asset,s and attend concerts from real-world superstars—all in one virtual environment,

• With that said, a metaverse is a virtual world with a virtual economy. In most cases, it is an online reality powered by decentralized finance (DeFi), where users exchange value and assets via cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens.

What Are Metaverse Tokens?

• Metaverse tokens are a unit of virtual currency used to make digital transactions within the metaverse. Since metaverses are built on the blockchain, transactions on underlying networks are near-instant. Blockchains are designed to ensure trust and security, making the metaverse the perfect environment for an economy free of corruption and financial fraud.

• Holders of metaverse tokens can access multiple services and applications inside the virtual space. Some tokens give special in-game abilities. Other tokens represent unique items, like clothing for virtual avatars or membership for a community. If you’ve played MMO games like World of Warcraft, the concept of in-game items and currencies are very familiar. However, unlike your traditional virtual world games, metaverse tokens have value inside and outside the virtual worlds. Metaverse tokens in the form of cryptocurrency can be exchanged for fiat currencies. Or if they’re an NFT, they can be used to authenticate ownership to tethered real-world assets like collectibles, works or art, or even cups of coffee.

• Some examples of metaverse tokens include SAND of the immensely popular Sandbox metaverse. In The Sandbox, users can create a virtual world driven by NFTs. Another token is MANA of the Decentraland project, where users can use MANA to purchase plots of digital real estate called “LAND”. It is even possible to monetize the plots of LAND purchased by renting them to other users for fixed fees. The ENJ token of the Enjin metaverse is the native asset of an ecosystem with the world’s largest game/app NFT networks.

Dataset Information

• The dataset brings 198 metaverse cryptos. Pls refer to the file Metaverse coins.csv to find the list of metaverse crypto coins.

• The dataset will be updated on a weekly basis with more and more additional metaverse tokens, Stay tuned ⏳