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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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Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UFART
UBONK
UPUMP
--------$ 121.76M14602Cosmos Ecosystem
JUNO
KIMA
STARS
----------14603Polkadot Ecosystem
HDX
UNQ
WUD
----------17604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
WBTC
MP
HUHU
----------8605Aptos Ecosystem
DOODOO
PACT
THL
----------41606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
SLAY
UBONK
UPUMP
----------70607Sonic Ecosystem
JACK
FIVE
HEDGY
----------71608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1609Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
HT
ELK
WELA
----------3610GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1611Stellar Ecosystem
VCHF
XAUM
AFR
----------34612Peaq Ecosystem
SLC
WETH
WPEAQ
----------13613HyperEVM Ecosystem
PRIVATA
SPHERE
NEIRO
----------169614Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2615BNB Chain Ecosystem
RUFUS
RZR
STAY
----------1877616Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3617Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 137.81M17618Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1619Sora Ecosystem
WETH
DIA
FIS
----------31620OKT Chain Ecosystem
O3
USDC
OKB
----------4621Kasplex Ecosystem
SOMPI
BMT
----------2622Goat Ecosystem
USDC.E
WGBTC
WETH
----------4623Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
DAKS
LENDS
--------$ 876.303624Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 1.74K1625Ink Ecosystem
KRAKMASK
KRAKEN
ICAT
----------48626Soneium Ecosystem
SSUPERUSD
SUPER
BONSAICOIN
----------21627Beam Ecosystem
USDC
WBEAM
FP
----------7628Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2629Arc Ecosystem
XAUM
ARCUS
ASTOCK
----------44630zkLink Nova Ecosystem
USDC
ZKL
----------2631Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1632opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7633MultiversX Ecosystem
PODGE
XOXNO
PADAWAN
----------20634CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1635WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4636Citrea Ecosystem
WCBTC
JUSD
CTR
----------4637Meter Ecosystem
WETH
MTR
WBNB
----------6638Radix Ecosystem
ASTRL
OCI
DOGECUBE
----------6639Velas Ecosystem
WETH
WBNB
WPOL
----------8640Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
DOCKERZXBT
ZORA
----------5641DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2642Algorand Ecosystem
XET
EURQ
OPUL
----------17643Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2644Terra Classic Ecosystem
GRDX
SELE
DO
----------15645Krown Network Ecosystem
ETH
WKROWN
----------2646IoTeX Ecosystem
WPOL
GFT
WIOTX
----------7647Etherlink Ecosystem
WETH
VNXAU
WXTZ
----------16648Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
SVBTC
SBTC
--------$ 4.28M7649Liquid Staked SUI
XSUI
AFSUI
HASUI
--------$ 402.36K5650Somnia Ecosystem
WETH
NIA
WSOMI
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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 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).