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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
NAI
MYRIA
MILK
+1.03%+0.97%-0.26%$ 1.83T$ 27.74B7122Layer 1 (L1)
INI
MILK
NAI
+1.03%+0.96%-0.66%$ 1.80T$ 26.49B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
DRGX
NEOX
+0.81%+0.77%-1.10%$ 1.31T$ 16.93B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.68%+0.65%-1.27%$ 531.03B$ 37.54B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
RDD
VTCN
+1.58%+1.49%-0.87%$ 416.27B$ 8.79B1206Stablecoins
EUSDT
CJPY
PMUSD
-0.02%-0.02%-0.38%$ 301.23B$ 31.72B2727USD Stablecoin
MOD
USDXL
EUSDT
-0.02%-0.03%-0.39%$ 296.82B$ 31.68B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDXL
CJPY
USDZ
-0.02%-0.03%-0.36%$ 286.12B$ 31.16B1139Made in USA
MONKO
MYRIA
MAGA
+1.32%+1.35%+0.20%$ 271.55B$ 10.39B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CHESS
UTYAB
ZND
+1.26%+1.17%+0.72%$ 124.75B$ 1.49B25411Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
RLY
KROM
+1.20%+1.01%+1.38%$ 119.42B$ 1.12B3312Made in China
SUN
GT
ZIL
+1.03%+0.94%+1.39%$ 119.30B$ 914.03M2813Base Native
DICKBUTT
BONSAICOIN
OPUL
+0.22%+0.21%-0.99%$ 106.66B$ 6.67B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BIT
ZND
+1.45%+1.29%+1.32%$ 103.77B$ 658.42M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.04%-0.04%-0.52%$ 74.88B$ 5.40B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURR
EURC
-0.05%-0.07%-0.45%$ 72.66B$ 5.36B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
OPUL
NEOX
+0.54%+0.48%+0.06%$ 64.91B$ 1.29B62618Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
WAVE
IRS
+1.17%+1.35%-2.91%$ 60.26B$ 2.54B106019CoinList Launchpad
EFI
RLY
EAT
+1.54%+1.63%-0.57%$ 50.17B$ 1.57B6920Privacy
MARYJ
HIBER
VEILNET
+2.31%+2.47%+1.89%$ 30.03B$ 968.20M11921Governance
CHESS
ROBOTMONEY
SURF
+0.96%+1.19%-2.29%$ 28.10B$ 1.55B19622Meme
TIT
BALLOON
WOOF
+1.58%+1.78%+0.42%$ 25.36B$ 21.23B335123Tokenized Assets
IBMX
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
+0.22%+0.19%+0.72%$ 22.27B$ 539.29M41224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CHESS
UTYAB
NEXUS
+0.35%+0.59%-2.70%$ 21.87B$ 859.46M24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.27%-0.29%+0.85%$ 20.75B$ 3.98M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NOOK
EVO
MIROSHARK
+1.32%+1.27%-0.92%$ 20.39B$ 1.17B105927Infrastructure
DSLA
GMRT
UTCC
+1.57%+1.67%-1.92%$ 18.73B$ 876.92M25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
CORL
GAIX
-0.71%-0.96%-0.92%$ 16.07B$ 1.29B37029Perpetuals
LOGX
NEXUS
OX
+0.47%+0.77%-3.84%$ 15.95B$ 580.05M8130Privacy Coins
DRGX
XLA
MARYJ
+2.35%+2.63%+4.88%$ 15.49B$ 303.17M4131Dog-Themed
TOTAKEKE
SUIT
WOOF
+1.47%+1.49%+0.22%$ 15.09B$ 601.35M37432Derivatives
NEMESIS
NEXUS
OX
+0.44%+0.81%-4.47%$ 13.49B$ 495.64M92334chan-Themed
STONKS
DICKBUTT
HOODIE
+1.99%+2.00%-0.75%$ 12.97B$ 594.41M5834Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.02%-0.02%+1.60%$ 11.32B$ 3.00M1035Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
EDGEN
RDO
+3.76%+4.14%+2.42%$ 11.08B$ 438.39M8336Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
MARS
GROKIUS
+1.64%+1.62%-0.96%$ 10.96B$ 389.99M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
HIBER
VEILNET
+2.67%+2.65%-0.66%$ 10.16B$ 473.16M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
BOOKIE
HUNCH
+3.56%+3.49%-6.72%$ 9.48B$ 28.06M7239Quantum-Resistant
STRK
QANX
QTC
+4.91%+5.25%+3.50%$ 9.32B$ 286.09M1840YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
WING
CHESS
+2.10%+2.31%-0.57%$ 9.16B$ 916.48M14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
GRAI
USDXL
KEI
-0.08%-0.10%+0.09%$ 8.99B$ 82.39M6042Options
ODDZ
LOGX
DERI
+3.73%+3.58%-7.28%$ 8.98B$ 21.06M1743RWA Protocol
CREDI
CRYSTAL STONES
LDY
+2.12%+2.11%-2.75%$ 8.96B$ 369.35M7344Prediction Markets
BODEGA
BOOKIE
HUNCH
+3.85%+3.79%-7.21%$ 8.95B$ 26.55M4245Chain Abstraction
DG
BLD
CLEAR
+3.28%+3.24%-0.34%$ 8.62B$ 348.74M1446Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
CLEAR
+2.81%+2.87%-2.56%$ 7.41B$ 574.91M5047x402 Ecosystem
LKI
MIROSHARK
DIRA
+3.36%+3.37%-0.42%$ 7.08B$ 242.77M10548DePIN
DEXNET
DENT
AVIVE
+0.66%+0.67%-1.33%$ 6.98B$ 326.55M19249Oracle
XFUND
HAPI
DIA
+3.09%+3.05%-1.86%$ 6.95B$ 247.58M4250Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
OCT
DRGX
+0.07%+0.28%-1.94%$ 6.69B$ 106.90M38

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).