What other Crypto Assets projects are worth following besides Ethereum?

Mainstream coins:
- BCH: As an expanded version of Bitcoin, it offers a larger block capacity.
- LTC: A technical variant of Bitcoin, featuring faster block generation speed.
- ADA: A public chain project based on academic research, with a solid technical foundation.
- SOL: Highly favored by capital, its ecosystem size is second only to Ethereum.
- XRP: Focused on cross-border payment solutions
- DOGE: A widely popular meme coin that the founder of Tesla often follows.

Decentralized Finance Field:
- MKR: A pioneer in the decentralized lending space.
- AAVE: A leading project in the lending platform
- UNI: The largest decentralized trading platform
- COMP: A well-known lending protocol
- CRV: A protocol focused on stablecoin exchanges.
- LDO: occupies a leading position in the staking service sector.

Public Chain Project:
- BNB: Blockchain developed by Binance Exchange
- AVAX: A public chain that remains stable even during market downturns
- ETC: the original chain of Ethereum
- SUI: Representative of emerging public chains
- TON: A blockchain developed by an instant messaging application
- TRX: A well-established public chain (but its founder is somewhat controversial)
- HBAR: A blockchain that complies with US regulatory standards.
- OP: Leading project in the second layer scaling solution

Other Categories:
- LINK: Data oracle in the blockchain field
- XMR: A privacy-focused crypto asset.
- PEPE: A popular meme coin in the Ethereum ecosystem.
- XLM: A cross-border payment solution competing with XRP
- HYPE: Decentralized Contract Trading Platform

It is important to note that new projects tend to have greater volatility compared to mature mainstream coins, but they may also offer more growth potential. When making a selection, it is advisable to analyze whether the project is technology-driven, capital-driven, or purely speculative, and not to make investment decisions solely based on the project's narrative.