Here's a useful way to categorize tokens -- from network tokens to memecoins, plus a handy flowchart to help figure things out.

Token definitions: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/defining-tokens/

Company-backed vs. network tokens: https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/network-tokens-vs-company-backed-tokens/

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Tokens can mature during their lifecycle. No value initially (just a meme) > company backed > Network Token.