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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UVIRT
UANSEM
UBONK
--------$ 60.51M14602Cosmos Ecosystem
SCRT
JUNO
STARS
----------14603Polkadot Ecosystem
UNQ
HDX
AVT
----------17604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
SOLVBTC
UNIBTC
HUHU
----------8605Aptos Ecosystem
ECHO
UNIBTC
CDT
----------41606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
HWAVE
UANSEM
UBONK
----------71607Sonic Ecosystem
EQUAL
SODA
CONK
----------72608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1609Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
HT
WELA
ELK
----------3610GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1611Stellar Ecosystem
AFR
SODA
GYEN
----------33612Peaq Ecosystem
WPEAQ
CODEC
ROBOT
----------13613HyperEVM Ecosystem
HWAVE
NEIRO
REKT
----------171614Zedxion Ecosystem
BTC.Z
----------1615Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2616BNB Chain Ecosystem
TOM
CATA
BABYASTEROID
----------1895617Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3618Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOT
--------$ 51.17M17619Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1620Sora Ecosystem
WETH
WCRO
FIS
----------31621OKT Chain Ecosystem
O3
OKB
USDC
----------4622Kasplex Ecosystem
BMT
SOMPI
----------2623Goat Ecosystem
GOATED
WETH
USDC.E
----------4624Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
DAKS
LENDS
--------$ 63.75K3625Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 162.431626Ink Ecosystem
UNIBTC
BOBINA
SHROOMY
----------48627Soneium Ecosystem
WSTASTR
BONSAICOIN
USR
----------21628Beam Ecosystem
BCAT
WBEAM
FP
----------7629Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2630Arc Ecosystem
FUCI
UBI
OBRAIN
----------53631zkLink Nova Ecosystem
ZKL
USDC
----------2632Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1633opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7634MultiversX Ecosystem
XOXNO
KWAK
EMR
----------20635CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1636WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4637Citrea Ecosystem
CTR
CTUSD
WCBTC
----------4638Meter Ecosystem
MOVR
WETH
WBNB
----------5639Radix Ecosystem
ASTRL
DFP2
DOGECUBE
----------6640Velas Ecosystem
WPOL
WETH
WBNB
----------9641Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
COINAGE
ZORA
----------5642DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2643Algorand Ecosystem
PGOLD
MONKO
DALGO
----------17644Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2645Terra Classic Ecosystem
SELE
ORION
DO
----------15646Krown Network Ecosystem
WKROWN
ETH
----------2647IoTeX Ecosystem
UNIBTC
DIMO
GFT
----------7648Etherlink Ecosystem
WETH
LBTC
WXTZ
----------16649Liquid Staked BTC
XSOLVBTC
LBTC
SVBTC
--------$ 4.25M7650Liquid Staked SUI
XSUI
HASUI
AFSUI
--------$ 1.77M5

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).