2023’s Cryptic Craze: Ethereum Tops the Bitcoin‑Alternative Charts
A fresh study by Marketplace Fairness scoured Google search trends across the globe to figure out which non‑Bitcoin coins were making the biggest noise in 2023. Spoiler alert: Ethereum is the reigning champ, pulling in more monthly searches than its older rivals.
Search‑filed Winners
- Ethereum – 3,260,000 searches/month worldwide
Launched in 2015, it’s the crypto‑star that’s outshining even the OGs. - Dogecoin – 1,659,000 searches/month
The “meme coin” that’s flooding the feeds, especially after a mention in Elon Musk’s biography by Walter Isaacson. - XRP – 1,250,000 searches/month
The native token of Ripple’s network, a 2012 veteran still holding its own. - Shiba Inu – 678,000 searches/month
Another meme coin that peaked in 2021 with a staggering 240% jump in just one week. - Cardano – 677,000 searches/month
Open‑source, crowdsourced, launched in 2017, it sits right beside the meme‑coins in the top‑five leaderboard.
Key Takeaways
While Bitcoin still enjoys the spotlight, the crypto universe is bustling with diverse coins that’re gaining traction. Meme coins like Dogecoin can be wild, so watching their popularity versus actual market value will be a fascinating story as the industry continues to evolve.
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