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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.

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Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers

551Cosmos Ecosystem

----------15 552Polkadot Ecosystem

----------17 553EthereumPoW Ecosystem

----------2 554Merlin Chain Ecosystem

----------8 555Aptos Ecosystem

----------42 556Eclipse Ecosystem

----------5 557ApeChain Ecosystem

----------10 558Hyperliquid Ecosystem

----------70 559Sonic Ecosystem

----------71 560Henesys Ecosystem

----------1 561Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem

----------3 562GateLayer Ecosystem

----------1 563Bridged FRAX

--------$ 38.59K1 564Ethereum Ecosystem

----------2964 565Stellar Ecosystem

----------29 566Peaq Ecosystem

----------12 567HyperEVM Ecosystem

----------170 568Multiplier Denominated Tokens

--------$ 19.18M1 569Bitcoin Ecosystem

----------10 570Zedxion Ecosystem

----------1 571BounceBit Ecosystem

----------1 572Katana Ecosystem

----------20 573Hydra Ecosystem

----------2 574BNB Chain Ecosystem

----------1969 575Pharos Ecosystem

----------3 576Binance-Peg Tokens

--------$ 73.81M17 577BSquared Network Ecosystem

----------2 578TRY Stablecoin

----------2 579Liquid Staked HYPE

--------$ 68.97M5 580Ancient8 Ecosystem

----------1 581Wormhole Assets

--------$ 28.15M15 582Sora Ecosystem

----------31 583OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4 584Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2 585Goat Ecosystem

----------4 586Story Ecosystem

----------6 587Fluent Ecosystem

----------1 588Starknet Ecosystem

----------24 589Aktionariat Ecosystem

--------$ 8.53K3 590Bridged WAVAX

--------$ 350.451 591Ink Ecosystem

----------43 592Soneium Ecosystem

----------21 593Beam Ecosystem

----------7 594Zano Ecosystem

----------2 595zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------2 596Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 597Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 598opBNB Ecosystem

----------7 599MultiversX Ecosystem

----------23 600Bridged WBTC

--------$ 55.71M3

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).