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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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151Gaming Marketplace

-3.34%-3.27%-3.14%$ 392.91M$ 37.05M15 152CeFi

-2.97%-2.85%-6.59%$ 389.57M$ 5.68M11 153Stock market-themed

-8.72%-8.47%-17.16%$ 387.94M$ 9.02M22 154On-chain Gaming

-5.35%-4.91%-9.21%$ 365.03M$ 43.76M15 155Fixed Interest

-3.43%-1.98%+0.69%$ 363.51M$ 55.05M8 156Gaming Platform

-4.19%-3.97%-10.79%$ 354.99M$ 58.15M48 157Synthetic Asset

-0.28%-0.27%-2.19%$ 353.60M$ 4.34M16 158Seigniorage

-1.50%-1.27%-3.71%$ 352.56M$ 4.44M3 159TokenFi Launchpad

-5.42%-4.91%-10.07%$ 347.07M$ 37.18M4 160Ether.fi Ecosystem

-7.71%-7.11%-9.58%$ 344.10M$ 34.57M2 161LRTfi

-3.61%-2.07%+1.24%$ 340.42M$ 54.97M1 162Yield Tokenization Protocol

-3.66%-2.11%+1.21%$ 339.45M$ 54.90M6 163Rebase Tokens

-0.67%-0.31%+0.09%$ 338.62M$ 89.38K7 164Base Meme

-4.50%-4.29%-8.20%$ 335.12M$ 108.36M246 165Yield Aggregator

-3.88%-3.60%-5.14%$ 329.75M$ 40.67M41 166Synthetic

-1.92%-1.48%-5.85%$ 327.49M$ 26.03M19 167Insurance

-0.35%-0.35%-1.14%$ 301.93M$ 1.81M14 168Tokenized Silver

-7.55%-8.94%-4.33%$ 291.89M$ 1.85M3 169Card Games

-4.78%-4.56%-12.15%$ 280.16M$ 39.61M27 170InfoFi

-4.14%-4.08%-8.56%$ 278.49M$ 33.01M10 171Synthetic Issuer

-2.05%-1.57%-6.09%$ 276.67M$ 25.02M13 172Intent

-4.10%-3.46%-4.17%$ 270.63M$ 31.98M13 173Avalanche L1

-2.34%-2.19%-4.88%$ 270.05M$ 28.01M17 174TimeFi

+5.46%+0.46%+40.66%$ 265.52M$ 41.04M1 175Midas Liquid Yield Tokens

-0.51%-0.33%-0.91%$ 256.43M$ 183.40K16 176Parody Meme

-11.95%-7.89%-6.08%$ 241.97M$ 20.85M67 177Appchains

-4.04%-3.90%-8.25%$ 237.41M$ 78.01M15 178Axie Infinity Ecosystem

-5.06%-4.85%-14.74%$ 233.52M$ 27.54M2 179Yield Optimizer

-5.26%-4.98%-5.66%$ 222.32M$ 10.92M18 180Terminal of Truths

-8.57%-7.94%-20.93%$ 221.64M$ 50.60M10 181NFT Marketplace

-3.08%-2.60%-2.03%$ 214.60M$ 39.76M30 182Communication

-4.65%-4.07%-10.04%$ 213.71M$ 22.17M15 183Breeding

-4.73%-4.57%-14.91%$ 211.33M$ 26.47M12 184Fan Token

-0.78%+0.70%-5.39%$ 203.95M$ 70.20M59 185Arcade Games

+7.27%+7.32%+15.62%$ 203.01M$ 12.81M34 186Music

-1.78%-1.59%-7.40%$ 201.33M$ 19.79M22 187IP

-6.25%-5.78%-14.66%$ 191.71M$ 45.09M11 188Inscriptions

-6.46%-5.51%-12.61%$ 183.67M$ 41.30M16 189Impossible Finance Launchpad

-7.09%-6.55%-8.89%$ 180.21M$ 29.51M8 190Metagovernance

-5.12%-4.84%-3.10%$ 172.75M$ 8.49M4 191NFTFi

-4.48%-4.01%-10.07%$ 167.53M$ 17.91M56 192Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)

-3.01%-2.77%-7.70%$ 166.98M$ 50.17M6 193Binance Buildkey TGE

-1.99%-0.97%+12.23%$ 166.23M$ 23.33M3 194Yearn Ecosystem

-3.72%-3.41%-8.20%$ 155.95M$ 15.39M10 195Layer 3 (L3)

-5.38%-5.97%-0.75%$ 146.64M$ 41.13M11 196TON Meme

-6.92%-6.87%-16.22%$ 145.80M$ 34.45M57 197Zoo-Themed

-4.27%-3.41%-7.23%$ 145.00M$ 48.81M27 198Cybersecurity

+0.12%+0.13%+1.19%$ 130.11M$ 22.08M30 199Energy

-3.86%-3.67%-1.41%$ 126.05M$ 10.82M16 200BRC-20

-7.63%-7.00%-16.27%$ 122.07M$ 39.82M9

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.

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).