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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
INI
BTCZ
5IRE
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7102Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
5IRE
INI
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3543Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
BTCZ
+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)
TOMI
VTCN
TAKER
+1.53%+1.41%+2.29%$ 424.27B$ 12.88B1206Stablecoins
HEXDC
USDJ
IDRX
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
EUSDT
MSUSD
HEXDC
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
GYEN
IDRX
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
PURPE
MAGA
MIDAS
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24710Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
VERSE
ORAIX
+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
HT
GT
MDT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
SIDUS
OX
TOBY
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
MONEY
BIT
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
NEOX
STAY
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
COVAL
PARQ
DIVVY
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
EAT
RLY
BCUT
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
SOCKS
BSPX
GLDT
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
SWOOD
SHH
BTCZ
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
SURF
CRTS
BEND
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
CORTISOL
BABYCUPSEY
YOMAMA
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B334124Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
PARQ
ORAIX
+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)
LEON
KLEF
TUA
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105427Infrastructure
UTCC
DSLA
GMRT
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
OX
+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
COMMON
JAGER
ULTI
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
KENJI
TOTAKEKE
NASDOG
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
NEXUS
PARQ
OX
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
HONK
LOLGUY
HIKI
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
CULT
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
MOOSK
GROKIUS
PUPPIES
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
SHH
SWOOD
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
DANZO
RIPS
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
UNFI
WING
SQR
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
RAI
USDJ
HEXDC
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
HEGIC
LOGX
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
BOOKIE
PNP
HUNCH
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
RWAX
$QBIT
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
ROUTE
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
JM
ROUTE
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5147DePIN
QBIT
RIZ
SUIDEPIN
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
NAVEN
SCRY
DICE
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
GRG
BAND
RIZ
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
BEND
RLY
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 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).