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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
501Milkomeda (Cardano) Ecosystem
USDC
MIMATIC
WBNB
----------7502TAC Ecosystem
USR
RLP
WSTUSR
----------15503Step Network Ecosystem
XETA
KCAL
XCAD
----------7504ShimmerEVM Ecosystem
LUM
----------1505Archway Ecosystem
CMDX
BLD
JKL
----------13506DuckChain Ecosystem
UNIBTC
DUCK
----------2507Ronin Ecosystem
BANANA
APRS
SLP
----------26508Waves Ecosystem
ROME
EGG
UNIT0
----------4509Ziliqa EVM Ecosystem
SEED
----------1510Quai Network Ecosystem
QUAI
----------1511Rari Ecosystem
USDT
USDC.E
----------2512Reactive Network Ecosystem
REACT
----------1513Compound Tokens
CUSDC
CDAI
CZRX
--0.00%------7514Venom Ecosystem
DRAGONZ
VENOM
----------2515Cosmos Ecosystem
JUNO
CMST
IXO
----------19516Polkadot Ecosystem
HDX
UNQ
WUD
----------19517EthereumPoW Ecosystem
XEN
ETHW
----------2518Merlin Chain Ecosystem
MERL
XSOLVBTC
HUHU
----------9519Aptos Ecosystem
ABTC
CDT
LOON
----------50520Eclipse Ecosystem
ES
USDC
INVT
----------5521ApeChain Ecosystem
USDC.E
WAPE
PNUTZ
----------10522Hyperliquid Ecosystem
HFUN
SLAY
XAUT0
----------43523Sonic Ecosystem
EQUAL
SODA
SAM
----------74524Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1525Ergo Ecosystem
PAI
ERGONE
----------2526Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
HUSD
HT
ELK
----------4527GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1528Bridged FRAX
FRAX
--0.00%------1529Ethereum Ecosystem
RFOX
KEYFI
SATA
----------3070530Stellar Ecosystem
BRZ
SSLX
MOBI
----------30531HyperEVM Ecosystem
USR
RLP
WSTUSR
----------130532Bitcoin Ecosystem
TRIO
USTBL
MINE
----------13533Zedxion Ecosystem
BTC.Z
WZEDX
----------2534BounceBit Ecosystem
WBB
BBUSD
----------2535Katana Ecosystem
WSRUSD
JITOSOL
AVKAT
----------20536Hydra Ecosystem
CHANGE
ANI
LOC
----------3537BNB Chain Ecosystem
BABYNEIRO
KEYFI
SATA
----------2044538Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--0.00%------17539BSquared Network Ecosystem
UNIBTC
LINK
SATUSD
----------3540Liquid Staked HYPE
STHYPE
SHYPE
KHYPE
--0.00%------4541Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1542Wormhole Assets
HYPE
TRUMP
LUNC
--0.00%------17543Sora Ecosystem
WCRO
VAL
KAON
----------35544OKT Chain Ecosystem
USDC
O3
OKB
----------4545Kasplex Ecosystem
BMT
SOMPI
----------2546Goat Ecosystem
WGBTC
GOATED
USDC.E
----------4547Starknet Ecosystem
USN
EKUBO
DREAMS
----------23548Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--0.00%------1549Ink Ecosystem
OUSDT
ACRED
XAUT0
----------34550Soneium Ecosystem
USR
RLP
WSTUSR
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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.

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).