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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.

Tradable Crypto

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers

551Ink Ecosystem

----------34 552Soneium Ecosystem

----------22 553Beam Ecosystem

----------8 554Zano Ecosystem

----------2 555zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------3 556Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 557Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 558opBNB Ecosystem

----------9 559MultiversX Ecosystem

----------25 560CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 561BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 562Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------17 563Solana Ecosystem

----------3122 564WEMIX Ecosystem

----------4 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 575Zora Ecosystem

----------7 576DFK Chain Ecosystem

----------2 577MegaETH Ecosystem

----------14 578Algorand Ecosystem

----------21 579Glue Ecosystem

----------4 580Liquid Staked APT

--0,00%------7 581Wax Ecosystem

----------2 582ZetaChain Ecosystem

----------3 583Terra Classic Ecosystem

----------17 584Krown Network Ecosystem

----------2 585DefiMetaChain Ecosystem

----------1 586Bitgert Ecosystem

----------2 587Supra Ecosystem

----------1 588Avalanche Ecosystem

----------283 589Internet Computer Ecosystem

----------25 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 600Plume Network 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 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).