If you’re looking for the best cryptocurrency to invest in 2022 but struggling to separate the good from the bad and ugly – this guide explores 8 top-rated crypto projects to keep an eye on.

Avalanche Coin (AVAX)

Ethereum competitor Avalanche (AVAX) is predicted to be perfectly positioned to deliver profits to investors in 2022. Avalanche describes itself as the fastest smart contract platform in the blockchain industry; for example, the coin is significantly more nimble than Ethereum, the second most valuable cryptocurrency.

The Sandbox (SAND)

Metaverse megahit The Sandbox has already gained 3,834% over the past 12 months (data from Nomics.com). But the growth curve continues to point upward.

Near Protocol (NEAR)

Ethereum is losing more and more users due to high fees and slow speeds when the network is busy. They are migrating to competitors — including Solana (SOL) or Near Protocol (NEAR), for example — according to an analysis by U.S. crypto hedge fund Pantera Capital.

Cosmos Coin (ATOM)

Also poised for a bullish 2022 is Cosmos Coin (ATOM). The cryptocurrency lets blockchains communicate with each other — and a great need exists for this given the massive number of different chains.