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Over the past week, the crypto market has seen a surge in interest in emerging altcoins, with DOGS (DOGS), ZKSync (ZK), and Starlink (STRK) leading the charge. According to the data, CryptoRank has highlighted some remarkable shifts in investor focus. Altcoins performed well as $BTC price remained stable throughout the week and spot ETFs recorded inflows on 4 out of 5 trading days.
TOP COIN SEARCHES IN THE LAST 7D ON #CRYPTORANK$DOGS $ZK $STRK $IO $ZRO $TIA $MANTA $ENA $W $NEIRO pic.twitter.com/tDPfrMM44f
— PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) September 14, 2024
Top Altcoins: DOGS, ZKSync, and Starlink Lead the Market Surge
DOGS tops the chart with a market cap of $572M, gaining 5.2% in price over the past week. The meme coin has gained significant support and is developing in the ecosystem. ZKSync (ZK), a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has surged by 10.6% to a market cap of $423.7 million, likely due to increasing demand for scalable and efficient blockchain solutions in the DeFi space.
Starlink (STRK) is in third place with a market cap of $708.1M and a modest price increase of 3.1%. This token continues to capture investors’ imaginations, especially with its potential applications.
Rising Stars: LayerZero, Celestia, and Manta Network Gain Momentum
LayerZero (ZRO), TIA, and Manta Network (MANTA) are notable mentions on this list, reflecting the growing curiosity around cross-chain technology and privacy-focused networks. LayerZero (ZRO), for example, saw a 7.8% price change, underlining the rising interest in interoperability within blockchain networks.
Celestia (TIA) and Manta Network (MANTA) have demonstrated steady performance, each showing a 6.5% and 10.0% increase, respectively. These coins are gaining traction among developers and users for their innovative approaches to modular blockchain design and privacy enhancement.
Rounding out the list are Ethena (ENA), Wormhole (W), and Neiro on ETH (NEIRO), with each experiencing moderate price gains. Ethena’s 4.9% uptick is a testament to the growing interest in decentralized stablecoins, while Wormhole continues to benefit from its role in connecting various blockchain ecosystems.
Neiro on ETH (NEIRO) has gained attention with a 5.4% price increase, driven by its innovative integration with Ethereum. This rise reflects a broader trend of developers and investors favoring platforms that provide scalability, privacy, and cross-chain capabilities.