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Dino coins
2,122 coins #3| | Coins | | | ||
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| | 1 |  Bitcoin BTC | $ | +0.18%  | |
| | 2 |  Ethereum ETH | $ | +2.14%  | |
| | 3 |  Tether USD USDT | $ | +0.04%  | |
| | 4 |  BNB BNB | $ | -0.34%  | |
| | 5 |  XRP XRP | $ | -0.86%  | |
| | 6 |  TRON TRX | $ | +2.37%  | |
| | 7 |  Dogecoin DOGE | $ | -0.04%  | |
| | 8 |  Cardano ADA | $ | -0.08%  | |
| | 9 |  Chainlink LINK | $ | +0.30%  | |
| | 10 |  Monero XMR | $ | +1.28%  | |
| | 11 |  Stellar XLM | $ | -1.31%  | |
| | 12 |  Zcash ZEC | $ | -3.89%  | |
| | 13 |  Litecoin LTC | $ | +0.95%  | |
| | 14 |  Ethereum Classic ETC | $ | +1.41%  | |
| | 15 |  Pi Network Coin PI | $ | -0.87%  | |
| | 16 |  KuCoin Token KCS | $ | +0.67%  | |
| | 17 |  XinFin Network XDC | $ | -1.42%  | |
| | 18 |  Dash DASH | $ | -3.16%  | |
| | 19 |  IOTA IOTA | $ | -5.24%  | |
| | 20 |  Basic Attention Token BAT | $ | -9.42%  | |
| | 21 |  Decred DCR | $ | -4.16%  | |
| | 22 |  Gnosis GNO | $ | +0.73%  | |
| | 23 |  NEO NEO | $ | -1.51%  | |
| | 24 | .svg?size=28x28){kind=small} Decentraland MANA | $ | -0.89%  | |
| | 25 |  Maker MKR | $ | -3.36%  | |
| | 26 |  QTUM QTUM | $ | -0.93%  | |
| | 27 |  Horizen ZEN | $ | -5.49%  | |
| | 28 |  Gas GAS | $ | -3.05%  | |
| | 29 |  0x ZRX | $ | -1.89%  | |
| | 30 |  DigiByte DGB | $ | -2.47%  | |
| | 31 |  Verge XVG | $ | -5.15%  | |
| | 32 |  Numeraire NMR | $ | -1.80%  | |
| | 33 |  Siacoin SC | $ | -1.35%  | |
| | 34 |  Waves WAVES | $ | -2.75%  | |
| | 35 |  Loopring LRC | $ | -6.38%  | |
| | 36 |  aelf ELF | $ | -0.20%  | |
| | 37 |  Request Network REQ | $ | -0.38%  | |
| | 38 |  Status SNT | $ | -2.43%  | |
| | 39 |  ICON ICX | $ | -4.42%  | |
| | 40 |  Ardor ARDR | $ | -1.35%  | |
| | 41 |  iExec RLC RLC | $ | +0.88%  | |
| | 42 |  Bancor BNT | $ | -0.80%  | |
| | 43 |  Kyber Network KNC | $ | -1.77%  | |
| | 44 |  Power Ledger POWR | $ | -4.45%  | |
| | 45 |  Xertra STRAX | $ | -5.87%  | |
| | 46 |  Steem STEEM | $ | -1.81%  | |
| | 47 |  Metal DAO MTL | $ | -3.72%  | |
| | 48 |  Storj STORJ | $ | -2.73%  | |
| | 49 |  ARK ARK | $ | -0.67%  | |
| | 50 |  Civic CVC | $ | -3.88%  | |
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Trending Dino coins
| Coins | Price | 24h | |
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| | Zcash ZEC | $ | -3.89% |
| | Decred DCR | $ | -4.16% |
| | Horizen ZEN | $ | -5.49% |
| | Dash DASH | $ | -3.16% |
| | IOTA IOTA | $ | -5.24% |
Top gainers
| Coins | | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | TRON TRX | $ | +2.37% | ||
| |  Electroneum ETN | $ | +2.32%  | ||
| |  Lisk LSK | $ | +2.21%  | ||
| | Ethereum ETH | $ | +2.14% | ||
| | Ethereum Classic ETC | $ | +1.41% | ||
| All gainers | |||||
What Are Dino Coins?
Dino coins are either:
- Legacy cryptocurrencies launched in crypto’s early eras (2009-2016) that are still traded today, or
- Newer meme tokens that use dinosaur mascots and prehistoric branding to build viral communities.
They span from “ancient” blue-chips like Bitcoin to cartoon T-Rex BEP-20 tokens released yesterday—united by the theme of survival or extinct-era nostalgia.
Quick Facts
- Time gate: Coins older than ~7 years or block-height equivalents are often labeled “dinosaurs.”
- Chains: Original dino coins live on Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, etc.; meme variants mint on BSC, Solana, ETH L2s.
- Traits: Old-school consensus (SHA-256, Scrypt), fixed caps, simple scripting, or—conversely—deflationary meme tokenomics with auto-burns and NFT side quests.
- Cultural value: OGs carry battle-tested lore; meme dinos lean into Jurassic Park references, “roar” marketing, and bright green logos.
Legacy Dino Coins (Survivors)
| Coin | Launch | Claim to Fame |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 2009 | Original apex predator; still #1 |
| Litecoin (LTC) | 2011 | Silver to BTC’s gold; Scrypt PoW |
| Dogecoin (DOGE) | 2013 | First meme coin; infinite inflation |
| Dash (DASH) | 2014 | Privacy + instant send |
| Monero (XMR) | 2014 | King of privacy (RingCT) |
| Ripple (XRP) | 2012 | Bank settlement dinosaur |
| Stellar (XLM) | 2014 | Fork of XRP; remittance focus |
| Ethereum Classic (ETC) | 2016 | Immutable DAO-war chain |
Themed Dino Meme Coins (New Blood)
- DinoCoin (DINO) – BSC token with T-Rex NFTs and “extinction-proof” burns.
- RexCoin (REX) – Ethereum meme promising “king of the meme jungle.”
- Jurassic Token (JURASSIC) – play-to-earn game where dinos battle for token prizes.
Why Collectors Like Them
- Stability (legacy): Survived multiple bear markets; deep liquidity and exchange support.
- Nostalgia & memes: Taps into childhood dino obsession and crypto OG pride.
- Conversation starter: Easier to explain “digital T-Rex money” to newcomers than algorithmic stablecoins.
Challenges
- Legacy tech: Old chains lack smart-contract richness; upgrades move slowly.
- Meme dilution: Dozens of new dinosaur tokens launch weekly—most go extinct quickly.
- Regulatory overhang: Older coins (XRP, privacy coins) still face lawsuits or delistings.
- Low novelty: Traders chasing shiny L2 yields may ignore “boring” dinos for cycles.
Buying Tips
- Verify era: Check launch date on CoinGecko/CMC; pre-2017 = legacy.
- On-chain metrics: For meme variants, inspect holder count, locked LP, audit reports.
- Use hardware wallets: Legacy coins are phishing targets—store BTC, LTC, XMR cold.
- Diversify epochs: Blend ancient (BTC), mid-age (DOGE), and new meme (DINO) for fun exposure.
Future Outlook
Expect “Dino-Renaissance” narratives each halving cycle—OG chains adding DeFi via side-chains (Litecoin’s OmniLite, Dogecoin’s EVM bridge) while meme dinos experiment with NFT staking and metaverse “dino-villages.” Survival of the fittest still applies: only a handful will remain un-extinct in decade two.
Official / Useful Links
- Bitcoin.org
- Litecoin.org
- Dogecoin.com
- Monero Outreach
- DinoCoin BSC Contract (example) (always double-check)