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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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151Ether.fi Ecosystem

-3.14%-2.81%-2.18%$ 316.06M$ 31.27M2 152Intent

+0.96%+2.07%+15.14%$ 314.58M$ 130.16M12 153RPG

-4.19%-3.82%-11.01%$ 310.53M$ 42.29M72 154Decentralized Science (DeSci)

-1.09%-1.51%-10.87%$ 302.85M$ 30.79M61 155Buidlpad Launchpad

+0.66%+0.30%-3.00%$ 300.05M$ 124.58M5 156LSDFi

-4.46%-4.19%-7.87%$ 294.43M$ 71.99M9 157Seigniorage

-0.67%-0.72%-1.54%$ 292.22M$ 4.47M3 158Midas Liquid Yield Tokens

+1.23%+1.28%+19.21%$ 291.72M$ 162.77K16 159Simulation Games

-5.50%-5.12%-1.92%$ 283.39M$ 81.29M7 160Synthetic Asset

-0.34%-0.76%-2.53%$ 279.68M$ 4.86M16 161Synthetic

-3.32%-3.58%+0.52%$ 272.23M$ 37.82M19 162Gaming Platform

-4.64%-4.24%-7.78%$ 262.42M$ 50.68M44 163Base Meme

-4.92%-4.30%-6.06%$ 253.14M$ 65.49M243 164InfoFi

+0.38%-0.20%-10.52%$ 249.76M$ 20.79M10 165TokenFi Launchpad

-4.35%-3.96%-10.60%$ 241.67M$ 28.65M4 166Synthetic Issuer

-3.69%-3.71%+0.78%$ 241.35M$ 18.12M13 167On-chain Gaming

-4.69%-4.20%-10.77%$ 239.90M$ 21.52M15 168Fixed Interest

-4.12%-3.85%-8.85%$ 235.68M$ 33.80M8 169Yield Aggregator

-3.49%-3.18%-5.75%$ 226.01M$ 36.54M39 170Tokenized Silver

-6.89%-5.59%-11.01%$ 221.61M$ 2.81M2 171LRTfi

-4.25%-3.91%-9.03%$ 218.57M$ 33.79M1 172Yield Tokenization Protocol

-4.30%-4.10%-9.20%$ 217.15M$ 33.73M6 173Card Games

-1.89%-1.76%-1.76%$ 216.40M$ 45.60M27 174Insurance

-8.80%-10.41%-25.90%$ 209.33M$ 64.10M14 175Appchains

-4.17%-2.86%+10.87%$ 208.37M$ 37.26M15 176Avalanche L1

-5.00%-4.17%-9.17%$ 195.31M$ 25.44M17 177Axie Infinity Ecosystem

-1.88%-1.68%-0.94%$ 190.29M$ 40.70M2 178Quest-to-Earn

-7.31%-7.31%-14.23%$ 185.97M$ 28.13M17 179TimeFi

-3.74%-4.08%-1.67%$ 177.82M$ 6.11M1 180Breeding

-1.84%-1.70%-0.62%$ 175.82M$ 39.31M12 181Parody Meme

-5.70%-5.26%-7.78%$ 169.32M$ 8.52M65 182Wrapped-Tokens

-1.40%-1.47%-1.41%$ 160.72M$ 10.05M207 183Cybersecurity

-10.79%-10.11%+46.49%$ 157.80M$ 67.64M29 184Layer 3 (L3)

-4.77%-3.78%-1.99%$ 149.25M$ 27.37M12 185Yield Optimizer

-3.65%-3.72%-10.98%$ 144.13M$ 8.45M18 186NFT Marketplace

-3.37%-2.92%-6.00%$ 142.20M$ 46.26M31 187Olympus Pro Ecosystem

+7.00%+8.98%+34.42%$ 139.73M$ 106.96M18 188Terminal of Truths

-7.07%-5.76%-1.30%$ 133.76M$ 35.50M10 189Fan Token

+1.03%+1.04%-12.93%$ 133.12M$ 112.13M62 190Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)

-3.30%-2.92%-5.15%$ 131.58M$ 23.85M6 191Gaming Marketplace

-4.03%-3.56%-73.48%$ 127.65M$ 20.07M15 192IP

-0.32%+0.25%+4.14%$ 124.94M$ 46.85M11 193Inscriptions

-5.01%-3.83%-9.92%$ 124.12M$ 32.34M15 194Impossible Finance Launchpad

-5.67%-5.25%-11.96%$ 119.59M$ 18.91M8 195Legal

-0.12%-0.26%-0.25%$ 118.85M$ 1.04M5 196NFTFi

+4.25%+4.37%-1.51%$ 116.99M$ 12.59M55 197Metagovernance

-3.61%-3.54%-4.56%$ 116.04M$ 6.97M4 198Yearn Ecosystem

-6.50%-6.00%-11.82%$ 102.97M$ 18.46M10 199Trading Card RWA Platform

-7.63%-6.36%-12.14%$ 102.90M$ 19.24M5 200Zoo-Themed

-4.25%-3.82%-6.85%$ 98.36M$ 30.01M27

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).