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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
MYRIA
5IRE
EVR
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
EVR
5IRE
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
BTCZ
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
HCHF
IDRX
GYEN
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
APXUSD
BUD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
GYEN
IDRX
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
MIDAS
MAGA
MYRIA
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24710Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
CSIX
VOLT
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
POWR
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
TOBY
SIDUS
SOLVR
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
BIT
IXFI
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURQ
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
OPUL
STAY
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DIVVY
METERA
PARQ
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
CLV
RLY
BCUT
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
PNDO
SOCKS
BSPX
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
ZKRUNE
SHH
BTCZ
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
COLD
VOLT
JURIS
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
BABYCUPSEY
DARK
SERIOUS
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B335024Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
VOLT
PARQ
+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)
SOLVR
LKI
MIZUKI
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
COA
DSLA
UTCC
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
LOGX
NEXUS
PARQ
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
JAGER
COA
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
KENJI
KIMCHI
TOTAKEKE
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
PARQ
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
HOODIE
HIKI
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RDO
Z
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
THBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
DOGECOIN
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
VEILNET
SHH
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
QTC
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CTSI
CHESS
SQR
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
BUD
GRAI
RAI
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
ITHACA
LOGX
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
HUNCH
BOOKIE
FRIES
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
LDY
RWAX
BD/SOL
+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$ 318.17M5147DePIN
RIZ
$NODE
DEPIN
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
DICE
LKI
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
DIA
BAND
RIZ
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
KUMA
MVC
VERSE
+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 capitalise 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).