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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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UETH
UVIRT
UXPL
--------$ 201.00M14
602Cosmos Ecosystem
KIMA
TIA
IXO
----------15
603Polkadot Ecosystem
MANTA
ACA
WUD
----------17
604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
WBTC
MP
HUHU
----------8
605Aptos Ecosystem
MOD
PACT
ECHO
----------42
606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
USDXL
BRIDGE
UXPL
----------74
607Sonic Ecosystem
MSUSD
BOO
JEFE
----------74
608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1
609Ergo Ecosystem
ERGONE
----------1
610Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
ELK
WELA
HT
----------3
611GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1
612Stellar Ecosystem
VCHF
GYEN
BLND
----------35
613Peaq Ecosystem
SLC
AUKI
USDT
----------13
614HyperEVM Ecosystem
BRIDGE
REROLL
RHYPURR
----------179
615Zedxion Ecosystem
BTC.Z
----------1
616Hydra Ecosystem
CHANGE
ANI
----------2
617BNB Chain Ecosystem
SAFU
SIDUS
SAFU
----------1889
618Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3
619Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 165.91M17
620Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1
621Sora Ecosystem
COMP
DIA
FIS
----------31
622OKT Chain Ecosystem
USDC
O3
OKB
----------4
623Kasplex Ecosystem
SOMPI
BMT
----------2
624Goat Ecosystem
GOATED
WGBTC
USDC.E
----------4
625Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
DAKS
LENDS
--------$ 29.85K3
626Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 1.65K1
627Ink Ecosystem
MRNAX
XLEX
BOBINA
----------51
628Soneium Ecosystem
RLP
KYO
SOLVBTC.JUP
----------21
629Beam Ecosystem
USDC
WBEAM
FP
----------7
630Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2
631Arc Ecosystem
ARCT
DUKE
FUCI
----------56
632zkLink Nova Ecosystem
ZKL
USDC
----------2
633Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1
634opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7
635MultiversX Ecosystem
HYPE
DRX
RARE
----------19
636CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1
637WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4
638Citrea Ecosystem
JUSD
CTUSD
CTR
----------4
639Meter Ecosystem
MTR
MOVR
WBTC
----------5
640Radix Ecosystem
XRD
DFP2
DOGECUBE
----------5
641Velas Ecosystem
USDC
WAG
WVLX
----------8
642Zora Ecosystem
LINK
ENJOY
ZORA
----------5
643DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2
644Algorand Ecosystem
RIO
USDQ
ALGO
----------16
645Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2
646Terra Classic Ecosystem
GRDX
ORION
ETH
----------15
647Krown Network Ecosystem
WKROWN
ETH
----------2
648IoTeX Ecosystem
GFT
MIMATIC
GEOD
----------7
649Etherlink Ecosystem
XU3O8
USDSM
USDC
----------16
650Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
PUMPBTC
SBTC
--------$ 19.14M7

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.

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).