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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.

Tradable Crypto

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers

501Milkomeda (Cardano) Ecosystem

----------7502TAC Ecosystem

----------15503Step Network Ecosystem

----------7504ShimmerEVM Ecosystem

----------1505Archway Ecosystem

----------13506DuckChain Ecosystem

----------2507Ronin Ecosystem

----------26508Waves Ecosystem

----------4509Ziliqa EVM Ecosystem

----------1510Quai Network Ecosystem

----------1511Rari Ecosystem

----------2512Reactive Network Ecosystem

----------1513Compound Tokens

--0.00%------7514Venom Ecosystem

----------2515Cosmos Ecosystem

----------19516Polkadot Ecosystem

----------19517EthereumPoW Ecosystem

----------2518Merlin Chain Ecosystem

----------9519Aptos Ecosystem

----------50520Eclipse Ecosystem

----------5521ApeChain Ecosystem

----------10522Hyperliquid Ecosystem

----------43523Sonic Ecosystem

----------74524Henesys Ecosystem

----------1525Ergo Ecosystem

----------2526Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem

----------4527GateLayer Ecosystem

----------1528Bridged FRAX

--0.00%------1529Ethereum Ecosystem

----------3070530Stellar Ecosystem

----------30531HyperEVM Ecosystem

----------130532Bitcoin Ecosystem

----------13533Zedxion Ecosystem

----------2534BounceBit Ecosystem

----------2535Katana Ecosystem

----------20536Hydra Ecosystem

----------3537BNB Chain Ecosystem

----------2044538Binance-Peg Tokens

--0.00%------17539BSquared Network Ecosystem

----------3540Liquid Staked HYPE

--0.00%------4541Ancient8 Ecosystem

----------1542Wormhole Assets

--0.00%------17543Sora Ecosystem

----------35544OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4545Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2546Goat Ecosystem

----------4547Starknet Ecosystem

----------23548Bridged WAVAX

--0.00%------1549Ink Ecosystem

----------34550Soneium 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 capitalize 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).