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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

401Monad Ecosystem

----------64 402Juno Ecosystem

----------1 403Near Protocol Ecosystem

----------55 404Hemi Ecosystem

----------13 405Mantra Ecosystem

----------2 406Gnosis Chain Ecosystem

----------61 4070g Ecosystem

----------4 408Superseed Ecosystem

----------5 409Codex Ecosystem

----------1 410Zircuit Ecosystem

----------8 411Polygon Ecosystem

----------534 412Arbitrum Ecosystem

----------429 413Degen Ecosystem

----------1 414BeamPrivacy Ecosystem

----------1 415Astar Ecosystem

----------9 416Nibiru Ecosystem

----------5 417Shibarium Ecosystem

----------9 418Alephium Ecosystem

----------4 419Corn Ecosystem

----------6 420Secret Ecosystem

----------15 421Fraxtal Ecosystem

----------21 422EDU Chain Ecosystem

----------3 423Aurora Ecosystem

----------21 424Mantle Ecosystem

----------61 425Taraxa Ecosystem

----------1 426Energi Ecosystem

----------85 427Tezos Ecosystem

----------9 428Telos Ecosystem

----------7 429Gravity Alpha Ecosystem

----------6 430Flow EVM Ecosystem

----------8 431GraphLinq Ecosystem

----------1 432HashKey Chain Ecosystem

----------2 433IOTA Ecosystem

----------2 434Unichain Ecosystem

----------29 435ThunderCore Ecosystem

----------2 436Aelf Ecosystem

----------1 437Bittensor Ecosystem

----------115 438Sui Ecosystem

----------110 439Cyber Ecosystem

----------1 440Lukso Ecosystem

----------3 441Tempo Ecosystem

----------4 442Saga Ecosystem

----------1 443Fantom Ecosystem

----------84 444ZIGChain Ecosystem

----------3 445Lisk Ecosystem

----------8 446Mint Ecosystem

----------2 447GRX Chain Ecosystem

----------1 448LightLink Ecosystem

----------3 449Kaspa Ecosystem

----------12 450Provenance 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).