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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)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers

551Soneium Ecosystem

----------22 552Beam Ecosystem

----------8 553Zano Ecosystem

----------2 554zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------3 555Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 556Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 557opBNB Ecosystem

----------9 558MultiversX Ecosystem

----------25 559CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 560BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 561Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------17 562Solana Ecosystem

----------2959 563WEMIX Ecosystem

----------4 564XDC Ecosystem

----------23 565Sanko Ecosystem

----------1 566TON Ecosystem

----------137 567Citrea Ecosystem

----------2 568Meter Ecosystem

----------6 569Unit0 Network Ecosystem

----------2 570Radix Ecosystem

----------9 571Mantra EVM Ecosystem

----------3 572Strata Ecosystem

--0.00%------6 573Cronos Ecosystem

----------63 574Velas Ecosystem

----------9 575Fuse Ecosystem

----------11 576Zora Ecosystem

----------7 577DFK Chain Ecosystem

----------2 578MegaETH Ecosystem

----------14 579Algorand Ecosystem

----------21 580Glue Ecosystem

----------4 581Liquid Staked APT

--0.00%------7 582Wax Ecosystem

----------2 583ZetaChain Ecosystem

----------3 584Terra Classic Ecosystem

----------16 585Krown Network Ecosystem

----------2 586DefiMetaChain Ecosystem

----------1 587Bitgert Ecosystem

----------2 588Supra Ecosystem

----------1 589Avalanche Ecosystem

----------281 590Flow Ecosystem

----------1 591IoTeX Ecosystem

----------8 592Etherlink Ecosystem

----------17 593Injective Ecosystem

----------11 594Stable Ecosystem

----------3 595Liquid Staked BTC

--0.00%------6 596Liquid Staked SUI

--0.00%------5 597Mezo Ecosystem

----------3 598Somnia Ecosystem

----------5 599Shape Ecosystem

----------1 600Viction Ecosystem

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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.

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).