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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
EVR
BCN
+0.73%+0.62%-1.06%$ 1.84T$ 37.51B7122Layer 1 (L1)
5IRE
EVR
INI
+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
HEXDC
USDJ
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
CJPY
A7A5
IDRX
+0.09%+0.13%-0.01%$ 286.58B$ 47.12B1149Made in USA
BBBTC
PURPE
MIDAS
+0.20%-0.00%-0.32%$ 271.66B$ 15.99B24710Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
RABBIT
ORAIX
+0.96%+0.98%-0.14%$ 126.65B$ 1.71B25411Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
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
MONEY
BIT
SOLCEX
+0.90%+0.89%+0.41%$ 105.26B$ 746.91M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.15%+0.14%+0.40%$ 75.14B$ 10.60B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
EURCV
EURQ
+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
SURF
BEND
COLD
+0.91%+0.62%-1.42%$ 28.68B$ 1.60B19623Meme
YOMAMA
BABYCUPSEY
CATFROGDOGSHARK
-4.17%-0.21%+0.64%$ 25.27B$ 21.48B334724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
PARQ
ORAIX
+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)
EMATE
ISP
KLEF
-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
SGC
JAGER
-2.55%-2.36%-3.46%$ 15.57B$ 1.48B36931Dog-Themed
NASDOG
TOTAKEKE
CASHDOG
-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)
ENX
CULT
Z
+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
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
SHH
+0.13%-0.20%-1.34%$ 10.02B$ 404.15M6238Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
+4.49%+4.13%+7.34%$ 9.70B$ 238.97M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
LBLOCK
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
SSUPERUSD
USDJ
HEXDC
-0.04%+0.08%-0.21%$ 8.98B$ 203.79M6142Options
EXO
HEGIC
LOGX
-1.94%-1.94%-6.29%$ 8.78B$ 21.87M1743RWA Protocol
LEOX
RWAX
APRA
-0.05%-0.60%-5.10%$ 8.75B$ 356.23M7344Prediction Markets
BNBET
PNP
HUNCH
-2.01%-1.97%-6.40%$ 8.74B$ 30.81M4145Chain Abstraction
CLEAR
CYC
ROUTE
-0.21%-0.60%-1.58%$ 8.48B$ 281.39M1446Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
+0.39%-0.17%-2.85%$ 7.28B$ 519.15M5147DePIN
DENT
RIZ
SUIDEPIN
+0.05%+0.01%-0.41%$ 6.95B$ 360.58M19248x402 Ecosystem
X420
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)
1CAT
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).