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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
UENA
UBONK
UXPL
--------$ 201.00M14
602Cosmos Ecosystem
STINJ
JUNO
STARS
----------15
603Polkadot Ecosystem
RING
HDX
UNQ
----------17
604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
HUHU
UNIBTC
SOLVBTC
----------8
605Aptos Ecosystem
AMAPT
THAPT
THL
----------42
606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
BRIDGE
UBONK
LSK
----------74
607Sonic Ecosystem
BOO
JEFE
LONG
----------74
608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1
609Ergo Ecosystem
ERGONE
----------1
610Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
ELK
WELA
HT
----------3
611GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1
612Stellar Ecosystem
AFR
BLND
GYEN
----------35
613Peaq Ecosystem
WETH
WPEAQ
CODEC
----------13
614HyperEVM Ecosystem
KPURR
UWU
NEIRO
----------179
615Zedxion Ecosystem
BTC.Z
----------1
616Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2
617BNB Chain Ecosystem
PYRO
CATA
SAFU
----------1889
618Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3
619Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 165.91M17
620Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1
621Sora Ecosystem
RENBTC
FIS
DIA
----------31
622OKT Chain Ecosystem
USDC
O3
OKB
----------4
623Kasplex Ecosystem
SOMPI
BMT
----------2
624Goat Ecosystem
GOATED
WETH
USDC.E
----------4
625Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
DAKS
LENDS
--------$ 29.85K3
626Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 1.65K1
627Ink Ecosystem
WFRAX
BOBINA
BEAST
----------51
628Soneium Ecosystem
SSUPERUSD
SUPER
USDSC
----------21
629Beam Ecosystem
USDC
FP
WBEAM
----------7
630Zano Ecosystem
ZANO
FUSD
----------2
631Arc Ecosystem
ARCT
ARCUS
ARCLOAK
----------56
632zkLink Nova Ecosystem
ZKL
USDC
----------2
633Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1
634opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7
635MultiversX Ecosystem
PODGE
MEX
KWAK
----------19
636CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1
637WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4
638Citrea Ecosystem
JUSD
CTUSD
CTR
----------4
639Meter Ecosystem
WBTC
WETH
WBNB
----------5
640Radix Ecosystem
DOGECUBE
ASTRL
DFP2
----------5
641Velas Ecosystem
WBNB
WAG
WPOL
----------8
642Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
COINAGE
ZORA
----------5
643DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2
644Algorand Ecosystem
OPUL
DALGO
MONKO
----------16
645Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2
646Terra Classic Ecosystem
MIR
DFIAT
JURIS
----------15
647Krown Network Ecosystem
ETH
WKROWN
----------2
648IoTeX Ecosystem
WIOTX
WPOL
GFT
----------7
649Etherlink Ecosystem
WXTZ
WETH
LBTC
----------16
650Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
SVBTC
LBTC
--------$ 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).