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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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Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers

551ApeChain Ecosystem

----------10 552Hyperliquid Ecosystem

----------67 553Sonic Ecosystem

----------72 554Henesys Ecosystem

----------1 555Ergo Ecosystem

----------1 556Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem

----------3 557GateLayer Ecosystem

----------1 558Bridged FRAX

--------$ 34.60K1 559Ethereum Ecosystem

----------2969 560Stellar Ecosystem

----------27 561Peaq Ecosystem

----------13 562HyperEVM Ecosystem

----------152 563Multiplier Denominated Tokens

--------$ 2.74M1 564Bitcoin Ecosystem

----------11 565Zedxion Ecosystem

----------1 566BounceBit Ecosystem

----------2 567Katana Ecosystem

----------19 568Hydra Ecosystem

----------2 569BNB Chain Ecosystem

----------1976 570Pharos Ecosystem

----------3 571Binance-Peg Tokens

--------$ 140.12M17 572BSquared Network Ecosystem

----------2 573TRY Stablecoin

----------2 574Liquid Staked HYPE

--------$ 13.94M5 575Ancient8 Ecosystem

----------1 576Wormhole Assets

--------$ 121.84M15 577Sora Ecosystem

----------31 578OKT Chain Ecosystem

----------4 579Kasplex Ecosystem

----------2 580Goat Ecosystem

----------4 581Story Ecosystem

----------6 582Fluent Ecosystem

----------1 583Starknet Ecosystem

----------24 584Aktionariat Ecosystem

--------$ 53.82K3 585Bridged WAVAX

--------$ 5.28K1 586Ink Ecosystem

----------35 587Soneium Ecosystem

----------21 588Beam Ecosystem

----------7 589Zano Ecosystem

----------2 590zkLink Nova Ecosystem

----------2 591Kadena Ecosystem

----------1 592Superposition Ecosystem

----------2 593opBNB Ecosystem

----------7 594MultiversX Ecosystem

----------22 595Bridged WBTC

--------$ 242.19M3 596Huobi ECO Chain Ecosystem

----------15 597BESC HyperChain Ecosystem

----------3 598CarrChain Ecosystem

----------1 599Solana Ecosystem

----------3013 600XDC 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).