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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

401Mantra Ecosystem

----------2 402Gnosis Chain Ecosystem

----------61 4030g Ecosystem

----------4 404Codex Ecosystem

----------1 405Zircuit Ecosystem

----------8 406Polygon Ecosystem

----------528 407Aave Tokens

-100,00%-100,00%-100,00%--$ 1,85M29 408Arbitrum Ecosystem

----------434 409Degen Ecosystem

----------1 410BeamPrivacy Ecosystem

----------1 411Astar Ecosystem

----------9 412Nibiru Ecosystem

----------3 413Shibarium Ecosystem

----------9 414Alephium Ecosystem

----------4 415Secret Ecosystem

----------14 416Fraxtal Ecosystem

----------20 417Aurora Ecosystem

----------20 418Mantle Ecosystem

----------66 419Taraxa Ecosystem

----------1 420Energi Ecosystem

----------86 421Tezos Ecosystem

----------8 422Telos Ecosystem

----------7 423Flow EVM Ecosystem

----------8 424GraphLinq Ecosystem

----------1 425HashKey Chain Ecosystem

----------2 426IOTA Ecosystem

----------2 427AquaBank Ecosystem

--------$ 673,16K3 428ThunderCore Ecosystem

----------2 429Aelf Ecosystem

----------1 430Bittensor Ecosystem

----------118 431Sui Ecosystem

----------108 432Cyber Ecosystem

----------1 433Lukso Ecosystem

----------2 434Tempo Ecosystem

----------7 435Fantom Ecosystem

----------82 436ZIGChain Ecosystem

----------3 437Lisk Ecosystem

----------8 438Mint Ecosystem

----------2 439GRX Chain Ecosystem

----------1 440LightLink Ecosystem

----------3 441Kaspa Ecosystem

----------12 442Provenance Ecosystem

----------3 443Cronos zkEVM Ecosystem

----------10 444Kroma Ecosystem

----------1 445Terra Ecosystem

----------14 446Evmos Ecosystem

----------9 447Gensyn Ecosystem

----------2 448Zilliqa Ecosystem

----------5 449Bitkub Ecosystem

----------1 450IOTA EVM 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).