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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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
INI
EVR
PAW
-0.66%-0.70%+2.27%$ 1.85T$ 33.87B7102Layer 1 (L1)
INI
PAW
EVR
-0.66%-0.68%+2.27%$ 1.83T$ 32.26B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BC2
EVR
SATOX
-0.56%-0.55%+2.41%$ 1.33T$ 19.45B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.13%-1.51%+1.37%$ 534.65B$ 48.71B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
NAV
VTCN
VAL
-0.54%-0.59%+2.97%$ 421.98B$ 11.46B1196Stablecoins
WUSD
USDJ
GYEN
-4.76%-4.90%-4.69%$ 287.16B$ 41.68B2737USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
HEXDC
WUSD
-4.25%-4.36%-4.19%$ 284.42B$ 41.61B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
WUSD
GYEN
-4.21%-4.28%-4.18%$ 274.20B$ 40.88B1129Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
MYRIA
$DMP
-2.05%-2.12%-0.53%$ 266.59B$ 14.79B24710Exchange-based Tokens
ORAIX
PTF
RABBIT
-0.61%-0.59%+2.71%$ 126.54B$ 1.74B25611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
KROM
-0.46%-0.49%+2.11%$ 120.50B$ 1.27B3312Made in China
CKB
MDT
ZIL
-0.35%-0.37%+2.04%$ 120.49B$ 1.02B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
IXFI
ZND
-0.58%-0.53%+2.32%$ 104.65B$ 611.56M5514Base Native
COMMON
HYBUX
PAW
-3.31%-21.24%-2.96%$ 103.28B$ 10.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
+0.20%+0.22%-0.16%$ 72.59B$ 8.31B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-3.47%-3.44%-3.74%$ 72.10B$ 8.34B417Real World Assets (RWA)
HIFI
PLANET
LAK3
-5.73%-1.24%-3.75%$ 62.14B$ 2.17B62318Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
RABBIT
DIVVY
-7.19%-39.74%-4.47%$ 56.90B$ 3.51B106519CoinList Launchpad
GOG
KDA
RLY
-1.51%-1.88%+1.33%$ 50.06B$ 2.13B6920Tokenized Assets
SNDKX
TOTO
PNDO
-7.51%-0.99%+84.99%$ 41.12B$ 1.42B41021Privacy
HIBER
SHH
NULL
-0.23%-0.23%+3.56%$ 30.39B$ 1.07B11522Governance
PPAY
BEND
JURIS
-0.26%-1.22%+5.27%$ 29.29B$ 1.53B19423Meme
BUBURRY
DARK
DOW
-1.59%-2.62%+0.40%$ 25.07B$ 1.38B333424Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ORAIX
PTF
RABBIT
-1.15%-1.07%+4.38%$ 22.75B$ 1.19B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.80%-0.86%+3.18%$ 21.47B$ 133.30M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KUDAI
$NODE
BOOM
+1.64%-5.82%+2.30%$ 20.59B$ 1.42B105327Infrastructure
SYLO
COA
UMB
+1.95%+0.79%+3.38%$ 19.06B$ 1.22B25628Perpetuals
NEXUS
QTO
DCK
-0.96%-1.58%+5.73%$ 16.79B$ 818.22M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
SGC
COA
+3.47%+0.07%+1.90%$ 16.49B$ 1.79B37230Privacy Coins
DRGX
NULL
BLKH
-1.22%-0.16%+4.32%$ 15.79B$ 249.71M3931Dog-Themed
MOONDOGECOIN
PUPPIES
DOW
-1.97%-2.31%-0.42%$ 14.81B$ 569.81M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
QTO
-1.23%-1.55%+6.56%$ 14.31B$ 727.32M92334chan-Themed
HONK
HIKI
OGGIE
-1.40%-1.48%+0.96%$ 12.84B$ 618.44M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
RDO
CULT
+0.46%-1.18%+9.64%$ 11.71B$ 630.27M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
RIZO
-1.23%-1.24%+0.17%$ 10.81B$ 385.56M5936Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
SHH
HIBER
+0.91%-0.84%+2.58%$ 10.15B$ 591.42M6237Quantum-Resistant
QANX
TDC
QST
-1.28%-0.90%+8.92%$ 9.68B$ 203.62M1838Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
LBLOCK
PACKS
+2.87%+2.85%+5.41%$ 9.65B$ 29.85M7139YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
SXP
UNFI
+0.39%-1.66%+4.44%$ 9.37B$ 1.85B14440Options
HEGIC
ITHACA
TUNE
+2.63%+2.62%+5.05%$ 9.10B$ 22.95M1741Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
FRIES
HUNCH
+2.78%+2.87%+5.25%$ 9.07B$ 28.95M4142RWA Protocol
AGRI
CREDI
APRA
-0.08%-0.88%+0.30%$ 8.80B$ 386.15M7343Chain Abstraction
DG
ROUTE
CLEAR
-0.22%-0.15%+1.45%$ 8.47B$ 312.72M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
-26.25%+0.31%-26.11%$ 8.36B$ 713.71K1045Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.78%+0.56%+2.34%$ 7.38B$ 416.84M5146DePIN
RIZ
DENT
$NODE
+3.35%-0.45%+4.91%$ 7.27B$ 418.93M19147Yield Farming
MVC
UFO
KAON
+5.42%-1.27%+8.65%$ 7.06B$ 640.85M12248x402 Ecosystem
SYRA
SCRY
MIROSHARK
+0.77%+0.61%+1.40%$ 6.94B$ 247.49M10549Oracle
GRG
RIZ
UMB
+0.78%+0.59%+2.03%$ 6.88B$ 266.48M4250Layer 2 (L2)
ICBX
MYRIA
ISLM
+1.97%-4.28%+2.91%$ 6.74B$ 428.60M109

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).