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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

551Liquid Staked HYPE

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

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

--0.00%------17 554OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4 555Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2 556Goat Ecosystem

----------4 557Story Ecosystem

----------11 558Fluent Ecosystem

----------1 559Starknet Ecosystem

----------23 560Bridged WAVAX

--0.00%------1 561Ink Ecosystem

----------35 562Soneium Ecosystem

----------21 563Beam Ecosystem

----------7 564Zano Ecosystem

----------2 565zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------3 566Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 567Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 568opBNB Ecosystem

----------8 569CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 570BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 571Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------17 572Solana Ecosystem

----------2964 573WEMIX Ecosystem

----------4 574XDC Ecosystem

----------24 575Sanko Ecosystem

----------1 576TON Ecosystem

----------146 577Citrea Ecosystem

----------3 578Meter Ecosystem

----------6 579Unit0 Network Ecosystem

----------2 580Radix Ecosystem

----------9 581Mantra EVM Ecosystem

----------3 582Strata Ecosystem

--0.00%------6 583Cronos Ecosystem

----------63 584Velas Ecosystem

----------8 585Fuse Ecosystem

----------11 586Zora Ecosystem

----------6 587DFK Chain Ecosystem

----------2 588MegaETH Ecosystem

----------14 589Algorand Ecosystem

----------20 590Glue Ecosystem

----------4 591Liquid Staked APT

--0.00%------6 592Wax Ecosystem

----------2 593ZetaChain Ecosystem

----------3 594Terra Classic Ecosystem

----------16 595Krown Network Ecosystem

----------2 596DefiMetaChain Ecosystem

----------1 597Bitgert Ecosystem

----------2 598Supra Ecosystem

----------1 599Avalanche Ecosystem

----------281 600Flow 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).