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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
601Hyperunit Ecosystem
UVIRT
UMON
UPUMP
--------$ 83.17M14
602Cosmos Ecosystem
TIA
KIMA
INJ
----------14
603Polkadot Ecosystem
CRU
AVT
UNQ
----------17
604Merlin Chain Ecosystem
MERL
WBTC
HUHU
----------8
605Aptos Ecosystem
USDY
MOD
THL
----------41
606Hyperliquid Ecosystem
JEFF
UPUMP
BRIDGE
----------70
607Sonic Ecosystem
MSUSD
WAGMI
PEAS
----------71
608Henesys Ecosystem
LINK
----------1
609Elastos Smart Contract Chain Ecosystem
ELK
WELA
HT
----------3
610GateLayer Ecosystem
GT
----------1
611Stellar Ecosystem
SSLX
AFR
GYEN
----------34
612Peaq Ecosystem
SLC
AUKI
USDT
----------13
613HyperEVM Ecosystem
UPUMP
BRIDGE
PRFI
----------171
614Hydra Ecosystem
ANI
CHANGE
----------2
615BNB Chain Ecosystem
PAYU
MMIT
BBROKER
----------1874
616Pharos Ecosystem
LINK
USDC
BTCVC
----------3
617Binance-Peg Tokens
ZEC
ONT
DOGE
--------$ 90.06M17
618Ancient8 Ecosystem
A8
----------1
619Sora Ecosystem
WCRO
REN
VAL
----------31
620OKT Chain Ecosystem
O3
OKB
USDC
----------4
621Kasplex Ecosystem
SOMPI
BMT
----------2
622Goat Ecosystem
WETH
GOATED
USDC.E
----------4
623Aktionariat Ecosystem
WMKT
LENDS
DAKS
-----100.00%--$ 407.213
624Bridged WAVAX
WAVAX
--------$ 4.75K1
625Ink Ecosystem
BEAST
KRAKMASK
ANITA
----------48
626Soneium Ecosystem
USR
RLP
BONSAICOIN
----------21
627Beam Ecosystem
BCAT
SAMA
USDC
----------7
628Zano Ecosystem
FUSD
ZANO
----------2
629Arc Ecosystem
BCAT
GBPA
ASTOCK
----------37
630zkLink Nova Ecosystem
USDC
ZKL
----------2
631Kadena Ecosystem
KDA
----------1
632opBNB Ecosystem
DPET
THE
XVS
----------7
633MultiversX Ecosystem
BOBER
CYBER
RARE
----------20
634CarrChain Ecosystem
CARR
----------1
635WEMIX Ecosystem
WEMIX
PRO
WEMIX$
----------4
636Citrea Ecosystem
CTUSD
JUSD
CTR
----------4
637Meter Ecosystem
MOVR
WBTC
MTRG
----------6
638Radix Ecosystem
ASTRL
XRD
DOGECUBE
----------6
639Velas Ecosystem
USDC
WAG
WVLX
----------8
640Zora Ecosystem
ENJOY
DOCKERZXBT
ZORA
----------5
641DFK Chain Ecosystem
USDC
CRYSTAL
----------2
642Algorand Ecosystem
PGOLD
MONKO
DALGO
----------17
643Wax Ecosystem
TLM
WAXP
----------2
644Terra Classic Ecosystem
USTC
MIR
JURIS
----------15
645Krown Network Ecosystem
ETH
WKROWN
----------2
646IoTeX Ecosystem
GEOD
DIMO
MIMATIC
----------7
647Etherlink Ecosystem
USDSM
SOGNI
USDC
----------16
648Liquid Staked BTC
STBTC
PUMPBTC
SBTC
--------$ 7.24M7
649Liquid Staked SUI
XSUI
VSUI
HASUI
--------$ 2.81M5
650Somnia Ecosystem
NIA
USDC.E
USDT
----------5

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.

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).