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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
5IRE
EVR
BCN
+0.73%+0.62%-1.06%$ 1.84T$ 37.51B7122Layer 1 (L1)
INI
5IRE
EVR
+0.73%+0.61%-1.09%$ 1.82T$ 36.10B3543Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
EVR
BCN
+0.90%+0.77%-1.02%$ 1.32T$ 24.14B1274World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.23%+0.12%-1.32%$ 530.08B$ 55.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
VTCN
TAKER
+0.54%+0.37%-1.21%$ 417.88B$ 11.07B1206Stablecoins
MSUSD
HEXDC
IDRX
+0.09%+0.08%-0.03%$ 301.68B$ 48.08B2747USD Stablecoin
SSUPERUSD
MSUSD
HEXDC
+0.08%+0.06%-0.07%$ 297.17B$ 47.99B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
A7A5
IDRX
+0.09%+0.13%-0.01%$ 286.58B$ 47.12B1149Made in USA
TANK
BBBTC
MIDAS
+0.20%-0.00%-0.32%$ 271.66B$ 15.99B24710Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
VERSE
ORAIX
+0.96%+0.98%-0.14%$ 126.65B$ 1.71B25411Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
MIR
+0.57%+0.54%+0.50%$ 121.02B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
GT
HT
MDT
+0.61%+0.71%+0.43%$ 120.89B$ 1.12B2813Base Native
TOBY
SIDUS
OX
+0.26%+0.22%0.00%$ 106.99B$ 11.98B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BIT
MONEY
+0.90%+0.89%+0.41%$ 105.26B$ 746.91M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
+0.15%+0.14%+0.40%$ 75.14B$ 10.60B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURQ
EURC
+0.16%+0.17%+0.41%$ 72.91B$ 10.46B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAX
NEOX
PLANET
+0.02%-0.14%-1.97%$ 64.96B$ 1.75B62418Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BLTZ
PARQ
IRS
+0.24%+0.07%-2.78%$ 60.39B$ 2.98B106219CoinList Launchpad
CLV
RLY
BCUT
+0.60%+0.14%-0.66%$ 50.50B$ 1.97B6920Tokenized Assets
SOCKS
BSPX
GLDT
+0.52%+0.52%+92.15%$ 43.56B$ 1.06B41321Privacy
SHH
BTCZ
BCN
+1.04%+0.80%+0.89%$ 30.04B$ 913.51M11922Governance
CRTS
COLD
BEND
+0.91%+0.62%-1.42%$ 28.68B$ 1.60B19623Meme
TOTAKEKE
BABYCUPSEY
CATFROGDOGSHARK
-4.17%-0.21%+0.64%$ 25.27B$ 21.48B334724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
ORAIX
PARQ
+1.43%+1.15%-2.84%$ 22.28B$ 1.04B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.32%-2.59%$ 20.97B$ 44.84M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
EMATE
LEON
-1.17%-1.42%-1.54%$ 20.07B$ 1.23B105627Infrastructure
DSLA
GMRT
UTCC
-0.36%-0.59%-2.07%$ 18.48B$ 1.10B25528Perpetuals
LOGX
OX
PARQ
+1.47%+1.14%-1.80%$ 16.42B$ 602.42M8129Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
BCN
+1.58%+1.35%+2.82%$ 15.63B$ 276.04M4130Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
JAGER
SGC
-2.55%-2.36%-3.46%$ 15.57B$ 1.48B36931Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
NASDOG
TOTAKEKE
-0.36%-0.38%+0.24%$ 15.08B$ 569.08M37732Derivatives
NEXUS
PARQ
OX
+1.81%+1.31%-1.84%$ 13.96B$ 508.14M92334chan-Themed
HONK
LOLGUY
HIKI
-0.05%-0.22%-0.14%$ 12.94B$ 559.20M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
EDGEN
VFY
CULT
+4.50%+4.14%+6.31%$ 11.50B$ 500.04M8335Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
THBILL
BUIDL
+0.02%+0.11%+0.33%$ 11.35B$ 1.55M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
YUKI
RIZO
PUPPIES
-0.20%-0.33%-0.62%$ 10.91B$ 385.42M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
SHH
SWOOD
+0.13%-0.20%-1.34%$ 10.02B$ 404.15M6238Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
QANX
+4.49%+4.13%+7.34%$ 9.70B$ 238.97M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
DG
RIPS
HUNCH
-1.82%-1.80%-5.80%$ 9.29B$ 30.42M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CHESS
WING
SQR
+0.32%+0.08%+1.03%$ 9.23B$ 1.07B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
KEI
SSUPERUSD
HEXDC
-0.04%+0.08%-0.21%$ 8.98B$ 203.79M6142Options
ODDZ
HEGIC
LOGX
-1.94%-1.94%-6.29%$ 8.78B$ 21.87M1743RWA Protocol
$QBIT
RWAX
APRA
-0.05%-0.60%-5.10%$ 8.75B$ 356.23M7344Prediction Markets
REP
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
-2.01%-1.97%-6.40%$ 8.74B$ 30.81M4145Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-0.21%-0.60%-1.58%$ 8.48B$ 281.39M1446Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
GRAV
JM
+0.39%-0.17%-2.85%$ 7.28B$ 519.15M5147DePIN
SUIDEPIN
RIZ
HASHAI
+0.05%+0.01%-0.41%$ 6.95B$ 360.58M19248x402 Ecosystem
DICE
SCRY
NAVEN
-2.57%-3.02%-4.47%$ 6.79B$ 260.88M10449Oracle
BAND
ORA
RIZ
-0.09%-0.66%-3.41%$ 6.78B$ 238.95M4250Layer 2 (L2)
LSK
MODE
CULT
+0.76%+0.64%+1.08%$ 6.62B$ 370.71M110

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).