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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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#CategoryTop Gainers

551Katana Ecosystem

----------19 552Hydra Ecosystem

----------2 553Pharos Ecosystem

----------3 554BNB Chain Ecosystem

----------1990 555Binance-Peg Tokens

--------$ 120.92M17 556BSquared Network Ecosystem

----------2 557Liquid Staked HYPE

--------$ 7.23M5 558Ancient8 Ecosystem

----------1 559Wormhole Assets

--------$ 124.73M15 560Sora Ecosystem

----------31 561OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4 562Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2 563Goat Ecosystem

----------4 564Starknet Ecosystem

----------24 565Aktionariat Ecosystem

--------$ 7.99K3 566Bridged WAVAX

--------$ 1.40K1 567Ink Ecosystem

----------35 568Soneium Ecosystem

----------21 569Beam Ecosystem

----------7 570Zano Ecosystem

----------2 571zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------2 572Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 573Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 574opBNB Ecosystem

----------7 575MultiversX Ecosystem

----------23 576Bridged WBTC

--------$ 181.09M3 577Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------16 578BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 579CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 580Solana Ecosystem

----------3018 581WEMIX Ecosystem

----------4 582XDC Ecosystem

----------24 583Sanko Ecosystem

----------1 584TON Ecosystem

----------146 585Citrea Ecosystem

----------4 586Meter Ecosystem

----------6 587Radix Ecosystem

----------9 588Unit0 Network Ecosystem

----------1 589Mantra EVM Ecosystem

----------4 590Strata Ecosystem

--------$ 1.37K8 591Cronos Ecosystem

----------60 592Fuse Ecosystem

----------11 593Velas Ecosystem

----------9 594Zora Ecosystem

----------6 595DFK Chain Ecosystem

----------2 596MegaETH Ecosystem

----------12 597Algorand Ecosystem

----------17 598Glue Ecosystem

----------4 599Liquid Staked APT

--------$ 218.814 600Wax 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).