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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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
TN100X
NCN
BTCZ
+4.57%+4.54%+3.92%$ 2.34T$ 74.80B694
2Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
XDB
NCN
+4.59%+4.56%+3.97%$ 2.31T$ 72.56B350
3Proof of Work (PoW)
VRSC
SHIC
BTCZ
+4.54%+4.51%+4.03%$ 1.68T$ 42.81B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+3.33%+3.31%+3.13%$ 600.43B$ 100.22B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
REGEN
RDD
AKT
+4.93%+4.92%+4.04%$ 531.89B$ 26.84B113
6Made in USA
PIGGY
PURPE
MONKO
+3.01%+3.01%+0.59%$ 336.87B$ 30.23B239
7Stablecoins
EURT
STT
MCUSD
+0.08%+0.08%-0.95%$ 290.49B$ 83.16B276
8USD Stablecoin
PXDC
DJED
USDM
+0.06%+0.05%-0.99%$ 287.20B$ 82.99B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
USDM
EURT
+0.13%+0.13%-0.92%$ 276.39B$ 81.81B111
10Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
$QNTM
VERSE
+3.02%+3.03%+0.49%$ 157.98B$ 4.66B238
11Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
+2.51%+2.51%+0.50%$ 139.15B$ 2.84B33
12Made in China
GT
PANDA
DF
+2.46%+2.47%+0.93%$ 137.16B$ 1.87B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
DEW
BIT
$QNTM
+3.38%+3.39%+1.60%$ 123.84B$ 1.55B52
14Base Native
KENDU
WEIRDO
AMETA
+0.96%+0.96%-0.82%$ 111.90B$ 19.70B436
15Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
GONDOLA
XDB
+2.51%+2.51%+1.08%$ 75.37B$ 3.16B625
16Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
MAVRO
OURO
LIQUID
+2.16%+2.15%-1.62%$ 73.79B$ 5.71B1067
17GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.25%+0.25%-1.23%$ 73.77B$ 16.21B4
18MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
+0.28%+0.27%-1.07%$ 71.65B$ 16.27B10
19CoinList Launchpad
OFC
RLY
OCEAN
+4.05%+4.04%-1.03%$ 69.53B$ 5.42B70
20Privacy
RATSPEAK
VEYA
BTCZ
+4.67%+4.64%+0.91%$ 56.34B$ 3.31B126
21Tokenized Assets
PALM
RECORD
GONDOLA
+1.35%+1.35%+1.85%$ 49.74B$ 2.01B432
22Governance
BEND
ROBOTMONEY
CAGA
+2.92%+2.90%-3.61%$ 44.83B$ 4.00B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
BHF
VVS
VERSE
+1.73%+1.73%-2.82%$ 35.23B$ 3.27B237
24Privacy Coins
TRIT
XLA
BTCZ
+4.71%+4.68%+3.20%$ 34.52B$ 1.55B40
25Meme
BUL
AGC
ONKEY
+2.32%+2.32%-0.85%$ 28.47B$ 2.48B3077
26Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.77%+1.77%+2.66%$ 27.32B$ 22.10M1
27Perpetuals
OX
K9
LIQUID
+1.65%+1.65%-3.46%$ 26.05B$ 1.94B82
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
IKA
CULT
UFI
+5.92%+5.90%+0.96%$ 25.92B$ 1.74B85
29Infrastructure
WALV
AXON
HD
+4.17%+4.15%+0.47%$ 25.65B$ 1.62B256
30Quantum-Resistant
NPT
QTC
SOQ
+6.33%+6.30%+1.35%$ 24.49B$ 1.54B29
31Derivatives
QTO
OX
K9
+0.96%+0.96%-4.50%$ 22.65B$ 1.75B92
32Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AXON
NOSIS
QUOTUM
+3.90%+3.87%-3.61%$ 20.52B$ 1.93B1004
33Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
SEKOIA
APU
+1.78%+1.77%-3.03%$ 18.77B$ 1.45B365
34Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
SHIELD
VEYA
+4.58%+4.55%-3.30%$ 16.70B$ 1.45B69
35Dog-Themed
$HOKK
BABY DOWGE
MOMO
+3.36%+3.34%+0.36%$ 16.19B$ 832.36M362
364chan-Themed
FINE
APU
MUMU
+3.38%+3.37%+1.15%$ 15.22B$ 1.29B53
37Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
CLEAR
+4.82%+4.77%-4.00%$ 14.18B$ 1.18B14
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BERASTONE
MC
CWS
+4.71%+4.67%-1.25%$ 12.19B$ 1.55B142
39Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
MARVIN
BYTE
+3.34%+3.32%+1.07%$ 12.11B$ 649.94M52
40RWA Protocol
XNL
RECORD
PALM
+4.88%+4.86%-1.97%$ 11.87B$ 613.36M77
41Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
RLY
+6.42%+6.41%-0.03%$ 11.31B$ 1.24B112
42Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
ONECOIN
JM
+3.84%+3.82%-1.74%$ 10.57B$ 562.71M52
43Oracle
UFI
SORA
RIZ
+4.61%+4.59%-1.67%$ 9.82B$ 493.06M39
44x402 Ecosystem
TRAI
MIROSHARK
HD
+4.64%+4.62%-1.95%$ 9.59B$ 490.60M99
45DePIN
AIDD
RIZ
NCN
+4.29%+4.25%-0.42%$ 9.46B$ 570.67M192
46Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
OURO
+2.86%+2.87%-0.54%$ 9.39B$ 1.18B61
47Layer 2 (L2)
MYRIA
PEPU
CULT
+4.65%+4.59%+0.76%$ 9.32B$ 677.96M104
48Stablecoin Issuer
RSUP
XNL
SPELL
+4.89%+5.09%-2.55%$ 8.40B$ 814.20M41
49Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.26%-1.24%-4.63%$ 8.35B$ 4.10M11
50Binance Launchpool
BTCST
MC
NTRN
+5.55%+5.49%-1.30%$ 7.91B$ 1.11B57

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).