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
BVM
BTG
DATA
+1.22%+1.22%-3.25%$ 1.84T$ 33.93B561
2Layer 1 (L1)
JKC
MILK
ICE
+1.21%+1.25%-3.29%$ 1.81T$ 33.50B343
3Proof of Work (PoW)
TDC
JKC
BTG
+1.07%+1.10%-3.20%$ 1.33T$ 18.87B124
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
+0.81%+0.72%-1.21%$ 521.32B$ 48.01B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
GHOST
TOMI
STRAX
+1.72%+1.76%-2.81%$ 406.79B$ 13.37B122
6Stablecoins
NECT
FXD
EURT
+0.05%+0.04%-0.03%$ 310.16B$ 39.30B279
7USD Stablecoin
USDTZ
HEXDC
NECT
-0.12%+0.04%-0.09%$ 303.18B$ 39.16B130
8Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WMXN
USDTZ
EURT
+0.04%+0.03%-0.13%$ 293.06B$ 38.53B116
9Made in USA
SN87
CTX
NOCHILL
+1.05%+1.12%-2.99%$ 281.46B$ 13.66B254
10Exchange-based Tokens
TREB
TUNA
REX
+1.16%+0.97%-2.61%$ 129.36B$ 1.96B261
11Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
SALT
POWR
+1.16%+1.14%-2.96%$ 122.81B$ 2.13B33
12Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
+1.07%+0.96%-2.62%$ 121.17B$ 1.39B30
13Base Native
COR
HYBUX
REPPO
+0.18%+0.15%-0.68%$ 111.23B$ 7.66B471
14Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
TRKX
ZND
WFCA
+0.85%+0.93%-4.04%$ 104.96B$ 708.20M56
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
PYUSD
FUSD
-0.02%-0.00%-0.11%$ 77.84B$ 6.33B5
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
EURCV
EURE
-0.04%+0.02%-0.16%$ 75.53B$ 6.32B10
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BLOOM
TUNA
RFUEL
+0.91%+0.63%+2.84%$ 67.72B$ 3.17B1071
18Real World Assets (RWA)
LYP
FXD
AGRI
+0.23%+0.01%+0.01%$ 64.54B$ 36.17B577
19CoinList Launchpad
CLV
HMT
FLIP
+4.04%+4.15%-2.17%$ 50.52B$ 3.13B66
20Governance
CDL
MRLN
YALA
+1.57%+0.98%+2.21%$ 33.16B$ 2.61B195
21Meme
MANLET
CATX
ALONE
+0.28%+0.40%-3.65%$ 29.88B$ 22.01B3378
22Privacy
XLA
NULL
GHOST
+0.50%+0.16%-6.44%$ 29.83B$ 1.14B113
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
TUNA
TOPAZ
+1.72%+1.18%+3.62%$ 25.14B$ 1.36B249
24Binance Alpha Spotlight
YALA
MRLN
CORL
+0.42%+0.24%-1.25%$ 23.95B$ 1.59B371
25Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OCCA
DAEMON
XOE
+0.65%+0.35%-5.79%$ 22.24B$ 1.69B1060
26Tokenized Assets
PALM
LYP
AGRI
+3.94%+3.82%+2.92%$ 21.17B$ 34.71B360
27Infrastructure
DATA
REPPO
DAEMON
+0.57%+0.38%-3.14%$ 20.30B$ 1.34B251
28Perpetuals
TREB
PARQ
DCK
+2.04%+1.02%+3.48%$ 20.12B$ 824.53M86
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.99%+0.50%+2.83%$ 19.88B$ 60.22M1
30Derivatives
PERK
CTX
PARQ
+1.40%+0.42%+3.23%$ 17.53B$ 647.45M94
31Dog-Themed
CHICKY
DOGL
CONK
+0.06%+0.28%-4.83%$ 17.35B$ 606.42M372
324chan-Themed
BUCKY
GROYP
CHAD
+0.14%+0.38%-4.60%$ 15.16B$ 569.21M59
33Privacy Coins
XLA
NULL
GHOST
+0.42%-0.21%-8.55%$ 14.36B$ 365.98M41
34Elon Musk-Inspired
THE DOGEFATHER
BEAR
GARY
+0.04%+0.25%-4.86%$ 12.99B$ 447.26M62
35Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
RDO
ZKSL
-0.69%-0.99%-7.80%$ 11.77B$ 534.48M84
36Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
+0.82%+0.72%+0.24%$ 11.34B$ 2.97M10
37Privacy Infrastructure
PR
KEEP
XCL
+0.99%+0.61%-3.91%$ 10.65B$ 499.14M58
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
LOKA
+1.84%+2.04%-3.88%$ 10.02B$ 2.04B147
39Gambling (GambleFi)
BETTER
POLK
WIK
+0.02%+0.05%+4.69%$ 9.51B$ 55.87M69
40Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QST
-0.69%-1.32%-7.89%$ 9.20B$ 303.58M18
41Options
TYPUS
EXO
TUNE
-0.04%-0.13%+4.69%$ 9.13B$ 40.70M16
42Prediction Markets
XYRO
BETTER
POLK
-0.04%-0.04%+4.78%$ 9.10B$ 63.25M41
43Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
LINK
+1.14%+0.71%-3.83%$ 9.00B$ 403.40M13
44Privacy Blockchain
XGR
OCT
VRSC
-0.35%-0.31%-7.44%$ 8.72B$ 110.17M36
45RWA Protocol
TRU
AGRI
BD/SOL
+1.85%+1.33%-1.19%$ 8.68B$ 803.33M73
46Crypto-backed Stablecoin
HEXDC
NXUSD
NECT
+0.90%+0.97%+0.74%$ 8.61B$ 91.61M65
47Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SUPR
SWAN
+0.44%-0.15%-0.50%$ 8.37B$ 535.12M14
48DePIN
WINGS
DATA
SUIDEPIN
+0.07%-0.20%-7.62%$ 8.16B$ 621.90M193
49Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
+0.01%-0.11%+2.76%$ 7.14B$ 845.35M4
50Launchpad
SDEV
DCK
META
+2.73%+3.67%+17.98%$ 7.11B$ 334.53M147

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).