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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

Category

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
401Polygon Ecosystem
CONE
ROUTE
SPONGE
----------517402Aave Tokens
AOP
WABASWSTETH
WABASUSDC
--------$ 674.06K28403Arbitrum Ecosystem
OPUL
SWORLD
RIZ
----------449404Degen Ecosystem
WETH
----------1405BeamPrivacy Ecosystem
BEAM
----------1406Astar Ecosystem
BAI
WASTR
WASTR
----------9407Nibiru Ecosystem
WETH
USDC.E
STNIBI
----------3408Shibarium Ecosystem
BONE
WBONE
FEED
----------9409Alephium Ecosystem
ALPH
APAD
EX
----------4410Corn Ecosystem
LBTC
LINK
CORN
----------6411Secret Ecosystem
TIA
STATOM
WAXL
----------14412Fraxtal Ecosystem
OUSDT
SQUID
LINK
----------20413EDU Chain Ecosystem
USDC.E
USDC
WEDU
----------3414Aurora Ecosystem
WANNA
SCM
PLY
----------20415Mantle Ecosystem
LLYX
ABBVX
YAK
----------75416Taraxa Ecosystem
TARA
----------1417Energi Ecosystem
POWR
ANT
KAON
----------85418Tezos Ecosystem
STXTZ
USDTZ
UUSD
----------8419Telos Ecosystem
BANANA
WPOL
TLOS
----------7420Flow EVM Ecosystem
AYFLOW
USDC.E
BETA
----------7421GraphLinq Ecosystem
WETH
----------1422HashKey Chain Ecosystem
LINK
XAUM
----------2423IOTA Ecosystem
IOTA
VUSD
----------2424Unichain Ecosystem
HYPE
WXPL
RUSD
----------28425ThunderCore Ecosystem
USDC
----------1426Aelf Ecosystem
ELF
----------1427Sui Ecosystem
SUAI
SUIYAN
SBOX
----------105428Bittensor Ecosystem
SN92
SN54
SN66
----------120429Cyber Ecosystem
CYBER
----------1430Lukso Ecosystem
$CHILL
LYX
----------2431Tempo Ecosystem
USDT0
EURAU
PATHUSD
----------9432Saga Ecosystem
SAGA
----------1433Fantom Ecosystem
BADGER
EYWA
OK
----------79434ZIGChain Ecosystem
STZIG
USDC.N
ZIG
----------3435Lisk Ecosystem
OUSDT
LINK
WBTC
----------8436Mint Ecosystem
SLN
LINK
----------2437GRX Chain Ecosystem
WGRX
----------1438LightLink Ecosystem
LL
USDC.E
----------2439Kaspa Ecosystem
KASPY
KROAK
BURT
----------12440Provenance Ecosystem
YLDS
FIGR_HELOC
HASH
----------3441Cronos zkEVM Ecosystem
$H2
VUSD
LINK
----------10442DeepBrain Chain Ecosystem
DBC
----------1443Kroma Ecosystem
LINK
----------1444Terra Ecosystem
LUNA
LVN
CAPA
----------14445Evmos Ecosystem
OSMO
FRAX
STATOM
----------9446Gensyn Ecosystem
USDC.E
AI
----------2447Zilliqa Ecosystem
SEED
XCAD
XSGD
----------5448Bitkub Ecosystem
KKUB
----------1449IOTA EVM Ecosystem
USDC.E
IOTA
USDT
----------8450Base Ecosystem
DOCKERZXBT
ODAI
CATA
----------1532

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).