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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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Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UANSEM
UZEC
UDZ
--------$ 44.84M14602Cosmos Ecosystem
KIMA
JUNO
STARS
----------14603Polkadot Ecosystem
CRU
MYTH
WUD
----------17604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
MERL
UNIBTC
SOLVBTC
----------8605Aptos Ecosystem
APE
UNIBTC
PACT
----------41606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
UZEC
SLAY
UDZ
----------70607Sonic Ecosystem
MSUSD
SWPX
BRUSH
----------72608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1609Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
HT
WELA
ELK
----------3610GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1611Stellar Ecosystem
RIO
XAUM
SOLVBTC
----------34612Peaq Ecosystem
CODEC
WPEAQ
ROBOT
----------13613HyperEVM Ecosystem
NEST
$LILLY
SWAP
----------171614Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2615BNB Chain Ecosystem
GZONE
NIUMA
XWG
----------1874616Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3617Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 72.51M17618Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1619Sora Ecosystem
LEO
REN
FIS
----------31620OKT Chain Ecosystem
O3
OKB
USDC
----------4621Kasplex Ecosystem
SOMPI
BMT
----------2622Goat Ecosystem
USDC.E
WETH
WGBTC
----------4623Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
LENDS
DAKS
-100.00%-100.00%----$ 407.213624Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 846.511625Ink Ecosystem
EZETH
KHYPE
SHROOMY
----------48626Soneium Ecosystem
KYO
SUPER
SOLVBTC
----------21627Beam Ecosystem
BCAT
WBEAM
FP
----------7628Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2629Arc Ecosystem
ASTOCK
OBRAIN
KAIRO
----------36630zkLink Nova Ecosystem
ZKL
USDC
----------2631Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1632opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7633MultiversX Ecosystem
PADAWAN
XOXNO
ZPAY
----------20634CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1635WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4636Citrea Ecosystem
CTR
CTUSD
WCBTC
----------4637Meter Ecosystem
MOVR
WETH
WBTC
----------6638Radix Ecosystem
ASTRL
OCI
DFP2
----------6639Velas Ecosystem
USDC
WETH
WPOL
----------8640Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
DOCKERZXBT
ZORA
----------5641DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2642Algorand Ecosystem
RIO
HAY
ALGO
----------17643Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2644Terra Classic Ecosystem
MIR
DO
JURIS
----------15645Krown Network Ecosystem
WKROWN
ETH
----------2646IoTeX Ecosystem
UNIBTC
DIMO
WPOL
----------7647Etherlink Ecosystem
USDSM
WETH
LBTC
----------16648Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
SVBTC
LBTC
--------$ 4.33M7649Liquid Staked SUI
XSUI
HASUI
SSUI
--------$ 2.11M5650Somnia Ecosystem
WETH
NIA
WSOMI
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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.

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).