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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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ISLM
VSC
GRAV
-1.55%-2.02%-1.55%$ 2.27T$ 77.47B5962Layer 1 (L1)
LAX
EVR
GRAV
-1.43%-1.90%-1.43%$ 2.24T$ 74.60B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
EVR
LAX
-1.52%-2.04%-1.52%$ 1.65T$ 42.27B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
-1.00%-1.27%-1.00%$ 599.78B$ 109.01B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IRIS
DIVI
TAKER
-1.63%-1.88%-1.63%$ 495.00B$ 29.80B1306Stablecoins
A7A5
GYEN
EURT
-0.13%-0.06%-0.13%$ 317.72B$ 87.42B2887Made in USA
$CPT
MEWC
YEC
-1.34%-1.00%-1.34%$ 317.18B$ 28.52B2618USD Stablecoin
USDL
KDAI
PXDC
-0.12%-0.05%-0.12%$ 311.19B$ 87.14B1369Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
GYEN
EURT
-0.23%-0.06%-0.23%$ 302.26B$ 86.09B12310Exchange-based Tokens
XPRT
ETHDYDX
MONEY
-1.44%-1.39%-1.44%$ 140.26B$ 2.80B28111Alleged SEC Securities
MNGO
RLY
SFM
-0.57%-0.50%-0.57%$ 134.93B$ 4.38B3412Made in China
SUN
HT
ZIL
-1.22%-1.07%-1.22%$ 131.69B$ 2.01B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
MONEY
XCM
-1.48%-1.49%-1.48%$ 120.05B$ 1.39B6014Base Native
TOBY
LAMBOW
WGC
-0.95%-0.53%-0.95%$ 119.47B$ 17.68B48715MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDR
USDC
+0.10%+0.07%+0.10%$ 79.00B$ 14.65B1016Real World Assets (RWA)
TGLD
AGRI
LAK3
-1.34%-0.77%-1.34%$ 60.42B$ 3.09B56517CoinList Launchpad
KDA
RLY
HMT
-1.78%-0.41%-1.78%$ 59.42B$ 5.42B6718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SWAP
EVOP
EYED
-0.89%-0.20%-0.89%$ 57.23B$ 4.85B110819Meme
DECHAT
BINGUS
RATO
-2.22%-1.75%-2.22%$ 38.79B$ 5.14B349220Privacy
BLKH
VERTEX
CCX
-1.56%-0.48%-1.56%$ 30.28B$ 2.44B10321Governance
DORA
RIV
DVI
-1.63%-1.29%-1.63%$ 29.82B$ 2.57B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TUA
SUIDEPIN
M32
-2.49%-1.42%-2.49%$ 24.69B$ 3.45B105123Infrastructure
UTCC
HMT
GRAV
-1.49%-1.33%-1.49%$ 24.62B$ 2.57B25924Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAKER
ALON
ESIM
-1.14%+0.42%-1.14%$ 22.93B$ 3.57B37125Dog-Themed
BUFFY
TARO
OISHII
-3.04%-3.67%-3.04%$ 22.26B$ 2.39B39226Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PEN
ETHDYDX
XPRT
-0.89%-0.61%-0.89%$ 20.75B$ 1.52B265274chan-Themed
CHUD
GROYP
BRAINLET
-3.44%-3.94%-3.44%$ 19.61B$ 2.05B5728Tokenized Assets
CRWDX
TGLD
AGRI
-0.51%-0.31%-0.51%$ 19.03B$ 831.32M35029Privacy Coins
XNV
BLKH
CCX
-1.71%-0.26%-1.71%$ 17.57B$ 1.16B4030Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.51%-1.52%-1.51%$ 17.52B$ 825.24M131Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
THE DOGEFATHER
MIKA
-3.56%-4.47%-3.56%$ 16.63B$ 1.57B6432Perpetuals
TANGO
PERK
ETHDYDX
-0.98%-0.83%-0.98%$ 14.78B$ 861.51M9333Zero Knowledge (ZK)
WPAY
NAM
YEC
+0.34%+2.45%+0.34%$ 13.97B$ 1.39B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CHESS
MF
DORA
-2.04%-1.38%-2.04%$ 12.66B$ 2.19B14835Derivatives
SPRK
ETHDYDX
PERK
-0.82%-1.09%-0.82%$ 12.20B$ 623.88M10136Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ZEC
NAORIS
+0.23%+3.62%+0.23%$ 11.36B$ 1.08B1737Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
OUSG
NTBILL
MTBILL
-0.32%-0.63%-0.32%$ 11.22B$ 2.30M1038Privacy Infrastructure
MIXOOR
VERTEX
LITKEY
-1.44%-0.83%-1.44%$ 11.10B$ 1.12B5139RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
CREDI
AGRI
-2.14%+0.11%-2.14%$ 10.11B$ 830.47M7240DePIN
ESIM
PINGO
SUIDEPIN
-2.37%-1.40%-2.37%$ 9.95B$ 1.48B20541Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
-1.58%-3.04%-1.58%$ 9.51B$ 235.96M542Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
BLD
-1.83%-1.49%-1.83%$ 9.32B$ 664.08M1243Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
VRSC
NAM
-0.09%-0.18%-0.09%$ 8.83B$ 259.38M3744Cross-chain Communication
XPRT
GRAV
HNTR
-1.67%-1.12%-1.67%$ 8.67B$ 602.40M5745Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
WGC
ORDER
-2.05%-1.25%-2.05%$ 8.47B$ 676.72M1446Oracle
GORA
C3
UMB
-2.03%-1.24%-2.03%$ 8.03B$ 529.51M4647x402 Ecosystem
ZAUTH
MOSS
CODEC
-2.26%-1.77%-2.26%$ 7.98B$ 522.16M9848Crypto-backed Stablecoin
PXDC
GRAI
USDJ
-0.38%-0.42%-0.38%$ 7.78B$ 86.71M6549Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
ISLM
VSC
-0.39%+0.51%-0.39%$ 7.77B$ 1.06B11450Stablecoin Issuer
SOLO
FLX
ELX
-1.90%+1.90%-1.90%$ 7.74B$ 833.68M42

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).