7 Metaverse Coins to Watch (2025)

Although the Metaverse was announced several years ago, cryptocurrency experienced several lows as a whole that kept it from growing in popularity. Now, as cryptocurrency is entering the spotlight once again, interest in the Metaverse is bouncing back too.

But what tokens are the most prominent in the Metaverse space? And should you invest? We answer these questions and more in this blog article, so keep reading.

**Take note that we are talking about the metaverse as in the virtual reality universe. Not as in the company Meta, which rebranded as a homage to this topic.

7 Best Metaverse Tokens to Buy

1. Axie Infinity (AXS)

Axie Infinity is perhaps the most popular play-to-earn game, which at one point was the most popular metaverse token, as individuals discovered the digital world behind this token during COVID-19. While the game has fallen out of popularity, we believe it remains the number one token in the space due to its extensive track record.

If you believe in the future of play-to-earn games, then an investment in Axie Infinity won’t be misplaced. But, if you are looking to invest in a more necessary aspect in the metaverse world, this token probably isn’t it.

2. Internet Computer (ICP)

For those who want to invest in the metaverse, but not in “games” like Axie Infinity, we recommend Internet Computer, which is represented by the ticker ICP. Internet Computer is basically a decentralized version of the internet, and it has slowly been growing in popularity over recent years.

The thing with Internet Computer, however, is that it’s a risky investment. When this token first launched, it was so popular that tokens were $700 each at one point. Prices have since fallen, and we aren’t sure whether or not they will ever reach that level again, so ensure you believe in the product behind the token before you buy.

3. The Sandbox (SAND)

An alternative to Axie Infinity, the Sandbox (SAND) is another metaverse game that allows individuals to play the game to earn money. While the SAND tokens are typically cheaper than Axie Infinity, the token has also struggled more to find its audience, hence why we have it on our list after Axie Infinity.

We think that though there is a future for play-to-earn games, we aren’t sure the industry has enough space for all the metaverse options that currently exist—meaning they can’t all be successful. SAND is one of the larger players, but still, we urge you to choose wisely.

4. Decentraland (MANA)

Decentraland is the third-largest player in the play-to-earn gaming metaverse. Although Decentraland (MANA token) was actually launched before Axie Infinity in 2017, it was quickly eclipsed by the metaverse giant.

Decentraland functions in much the same way as Axie Infinity, but we find it is slightly less user-friendly, which may explain why it got surpassed by Axie Infinity in popularity so much quicker. However, it is important to know that there was a lot of controversy surrounding Axie Infinity, which could also explain its rapid growth. Regardless, if you are considering Sandbox, then you might as well consider Decentraland too, because both have similar market caps and similar audiences.

5. Enjin Coin (ENJ)

Honestly we probably should have placed Enjin coin higher on the list because of its massive implications for both the metaverse and the real world—however, its use is very specific which we think has limited its growth.

Enjin Coin, sold as ENJ is a platform where NFTs can be minted before migrating them into gaming ecosystems such as those found in the metaverse. ENJ, the token behind the blockchain, is used to establish the real-world value of the NFTs, allowing them to be bought and sold in video games.

While this is absolutely necessary in some respects, we also found that a lot of the metaverse games have other options for this, meaning you don’t necessarily need to give your in-game items a real-world value. Therefore, it is mostly used by large companies, which has restricted its growth quite a bit. Still, it is a valuable asset and definitely something that we think will be used more as different companies migrate to the blockchain or offer blockchain-based games.

6. Stacks (STX)

Stacks is a bit of an interesting inclusion on this list, while it does have its purpose, we aren’t sure if it is necessarily necessary for the metaverse to flourish. For those who are new to hearing about Stacks, it is a layer one blockchain which allows individuals to mint and stake Stacks in exchange for Bitcoin rewards.

While the purpose behind the blockchain is clear—to bring Bitcoin to DeFi, we just aren’t sure it is actually needed—which is why it is so low on our list. It may be a decent investment (remember to engage in your own research), we just don’t think it’s a good pick for those specifically wanting to get involved in the metaverse industry.

7. Theta Network (THETA)

Theta is definitely the technology of the future. As a video streaming platform based on the blockchain, it offers a decentralized alternative to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube. Similar to other blockchains, those who engage in the network offer some of the space on their computer for use to store files. Then, they are paid a small income for this use.

It’s a bit of a weird concept, but the creators have the right idea as they seek to move money and power away from the large conglomerates in the space. The biggest issue they face is finding enough participants to continue growing. While this may change in the future, this does make them a bit of a risky metaverse investment, as we also aren’t sure if video streaming will be necessary in the future.

Overall, the metaverse is becoming a reality, whether you are in denial or not. If you want to get involved in the metaverse early on, these are some of the prominent companies in the space. Just remember that because a company is prominent now, doesn’t mean it will always be as prominent, so approach each investment cautiously and invest at your own risk.