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title: "Token Types Explained: Not All Tokens Are What You Think"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/token-types-explained-not-all-tokens-are-what-you-think-iczsgek5g
source_url: https://coinsbench.com/blockchain-from-the-ground-up-token-types-afc98fa47e8d
type: article
source: "Coins Bench"
published: 2026-06-11T07:46:15.580Z
updated: 2026-06-11T07:47:21.341Z
tags: ["crypto", "blockchain", "web3", "smart-contracts"]
reading_time: 3
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
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# Token Types Explained: Not All Tokens Are What You Think

**[Coins Bench](https://daily.dev/sources/coinsbench)** · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A conceptual overview of the main blockchain token types: native tokens (like BTC and ETH), utility tokens, security tokens, and stablecoins. Each category serves distinct functions — from powering networks and paying fees, to granting access, representing investment claims, or maintaining stable value. The post highlights that token classification is not fixed; a token can evolve from one category to another depending on how it is issued, marketed, or used, making classification one of the most contested issues in digital asset regulation.

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