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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.

Tradeable Crypto

Smart Contract Platform

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Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers

351Kumbaya Launchpad

+28.18%+26.47%+33.99%$ 43.28K$ 587.822 352Farming-as-a-Service (FaaS)

0.00%0.00%0.00%$ 37.77K$ 9.961 353Surge Launchpad

0.00%0.00%-0.02%$ 32.18K$ 2.181 354ETF

-0.85%-0.17%-0.05%$ 13.53K$ 4.93K2 355Chia Ecosystem

----------2 356Kujira Ecosystem

----------1 357Neverland Ecosystem

--------$ 2.88M4 358Rootstock Ecosystem

----------20 359QL1 Ecosystem

----------1 360Axiome Chain Ecosystem

----------1 361Yearn Vault Tokens

----------1 362BOB Network Ecosystem

----------10 363BitTorrent Ecosystem

----------5 364MemeCore Ecosystem

----------8 365Saakuru Ecosystem

----------1 366Metis Ecosystem

----------18 367GalaChain Ecosystem

----------2 368Conflux Ecosystem

----------8 369Sei Network Ecosystem

----------33 370Skale Ecosystem

----------4 371Bridged USDT

--------$ 1.28B6 372Canto Ecosystem

----------6 373Chiliz Ecosystem

----------56 374Fluid Ecosystem

--------$ 542.042 375Canton Ecosystem

----------1 376Plasma Ecosystem

----------32 377Scroll Ecosystem

----------25 378RSS3 VSL Ecosystem

----------1 379Moonriver Ecosystem

----------8 380Bridged USDC

--------$ 207.66M5 381Vana Ecosystem

----------1 382Polygon zkEVM Ecosystem

----------17 383KardiaChain Ecosystem

----------3 384Endurance Ecosystem

----------1 385Titanchain Ecosystem

----------1 386Harmony Ecosystem

----------49 387NEO Ecosystem

----------4 388Dogechain Ecosystem

----------7 389Venus Ecosystem

----------2 390Kava Ecosystem

----------13 391Bitcichain Ecosystem

----------4 392Shido Network Ecosystem

----------7 393Optimism Ecosystem

----------164 394Manta Network Ecosystem

----------16 395Kucoin Community Chain Ecosystem

----------2 396ENI Ecosystem

----------5 397Monad Ecosystem

----------67 398Juno Ecosystem

----------1 399Near Protocol Ecosystem

----------53 400Hemi 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).