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Crypto Categories

Discover cryptocurrency categories and sectors on MEXC, grouped by ecosystems, use cases, technologies, etc. Categories are ranked by 24-hour price change. Select any category to view its constituent tokens and recent market performance.

Tradeable Crypto

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers

551Liquid Staked HYPE

--0.00%------4 552Ancient8 Ecosystem

----------1 553Wormhole Assets

--0.00%------16 554Sora Ecosystem

----------32 555OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4 556Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2 557Goat Ecosystem

----------4 558Story Ecosystem

----------10 559Fluent Ecosystem

----------1 560Starknet Ecosystem

----------24 561Bridged WAVAX

--0.00%------1 562Ink Ecosystem

----------35 563Soneium Ecosystem

----------21 564Beam Ecosystem

----------7 565Zano Ecosystem

----------2 566zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------3 567Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 568Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 569opBNB Ecosystem

----------7 570MultiversX Ecosystem

----------24 571CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 572BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 573Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------17 574Solana Ecosystem

----------2 575WEMIX Ecosystem

----------4 576XDC Ecosystem

----------24 577Sanko Ecosystem

----------1 578TON Ecosystem

----------1 579Citrea Ecosystem

----------3 580Meter Ecosystem

----------6 581Unit0 Network Ecosystem

----------1 582Radix Ecosystem

----------9 583Mantra EVM Ecosystem

----------3 584Strata Ecosystem

--0.00%------6 585Velas Ecosystem

----------8 586Fuse Ecosystem

----------11 587Zora Ecosystem

----------6 588DFK Chain Ecosystem

----------2 589MegaETH Ecosystem

----------14 590Algorand Ecosystem

----------19 591Glue Ecosystem

----------4 592Liquid Staked APT

--0.00%------5 593Wax Ecosystem

----------2 594ZetaChain Ecosystem

----------3 595Terra Classic Ecosystem

----------15 596Krown Network Ecosystem

----------2 597DefiMetaChain Ecosystem

----------1 598Bitgert Ecosystem

----------2 599Supra Ecosystem

----------1 600Avalanche Ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are cryptocurrency categories and sectors?

Cryptocurrency categories group digital assets based on shared characteristics, such as underlying technology, use cases, or ecosystems. This classification helps users easily navigate the market and track specific niches like DeFi, Memecoins, or Layer 1 blockchains.

Can a single cryptocurrency belong to multiple categories?

Yes. Because digital assets often possess multiple functional attributes, a single token can span several sectors. For example, Ethereum is classified as a Layer 1 blockchain, but it is also a fundamental part of the Smart Contract and Web3 infrastructure categories.

Are new cryptocurrency categories added over time?

Absolutely. The Web3 industry is highly dynamic. As new technological innovations, protocols, or market narratives emerge, we continuously update our index and add new sectors to accurately reflect the ever-evolving crypto landscape.

How can checking crypto categories help me discover trading opportunities?

By tracking crypto sectors, you can identify money flow and emerging market trends. When a specific narrative gains traction, checking the category allows you to quickly compare the performance of related tokens and capitalise on sector rotations.

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a crypto sector?

Disclaimer

All cryptocurrency categories, classification rules, and market data on this page are sourced from independent third parties. MEXC does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of this information. Sector inclusions do not constitute endorsements or investment recommendations. All content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Crypto trading involves high risk; please conduct your own research (DYOR).