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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
HUAHUA
UBX
EVR
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
UBX
EVR
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
KMD
BC2
EVR
+1.04%+0.90%+2.73%$ 1.34T$ 24.04B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.00%+0.89%+0.96%$ 535.37B$ 57.92B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
KMD
CTSI
+1.53%+1.41%+2.29%$ 424.27B$ 12.88B1206Stablecoins
WPEN
MSUSD
CASH
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
MSUSD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
WPEN
CASH
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
HTS
BBBTC
PBX
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24610Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
ORAIX
RABBIT
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
DRGN
POWR
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
SUN
MDT
GT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
COMMON
HYBUX
CIK
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
IXFI
ZND
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDR
USDC
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
DCOIN
DAN
PLANET
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
JURIS
$SHARBI
DIVVY
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
FLK
EAT
BCUT
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
BMNRX
DCOIN
HTS
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
NULL
VEILNET
SHH
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
BEND
JURIS
SURF
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
BREADCAT
DARK
BUBURRY
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B334924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
ORAIX
RABBIT
+3.28%+2.90%+4.31%$ 23.01B$ 1.21B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.22%+3.21%+2.61%$ 21.64B$ 62.75M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LEON
LKI
LSM
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
COA
DSLA
UMB
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
K9
NEXUS
DCK
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
ZCL
XLA
NULL
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
COMMON
COA
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
PODGE
SUIT
$SHARBI
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
K9
NEXUS
DAFI
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
OGGIE
HOODIE
HIKI
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
EDGEN
RDO
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
SHH
VEILNET
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
QRL
CELL
STRK
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
DANZO
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
CTSI
CHESS
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
IST
GRAI
HEXDC
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
ODDZ
ITHACA
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
BETTER
FRIES
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
LTMNER
CRYSTAL STONES
LDY
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
XION
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5047DePIN
RIZ
QBIT
$NODE
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
NAVEN
DICE
LKI
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
DIA
RIZ
UMB
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
TRAVA
MVC
KUMA
+3.17%+3.03%-0.80%$ 6.69B$ 674.26M119

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.

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).