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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
UBX
PAW
EVR
-0.66%-0.70%+2.27%$ 1.85T$ 33.87B7102Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
PAW
EVR
-0.66%-0.68%+2.27%$ 1.83T$ 32.26B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BC2
SATOX
EVR
-0.56%-0.55%+2.41%$ 1.33T$ 19.45B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
ENA
-0.13%-1.51%+1.37%$ 534.65B$ 48.71B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
NAV
VTCN
CTSI
-0.54%-0.59%+2.97%$ 421.98B$ 11.46B1196Stablecoins
USDL
IDRT
IDRX
-4.76%-4.90%-4.69%$ 287.16B$ 41.68B2737USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
PXDC
USDL
-4.25%-4.36%-4.19%$ 284.42B$ 41.61B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDL
IDRT
IDRX
-4.21%-4.28%-4.18%$ 274.20B$ 40.88B1129Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
PBX
BBBTC
-2.05%-2.12%-0.53%$ 266.59B$ 14.79B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
PTF
RABBIT
-0.61%-0.59%+2.71%$ 126.54B$ 1.74B25611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
KROM
-0.46%-0.49%+2.11%$ 120.50B$ 1.27B3312Made in China
CKB
MDT
BNB
-0.35%-0.37%+2.04%$ 120.49B$ 1.02B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
ZND
IXFI
-0.58%-0.53%+2.32%$ 104.65B$ 611.56M5514Base Native
COMMON
PAW
HYBUX
-3.31%-21.24%-2.96%$ 103.28B$ 10.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDC
USDQ
+0.20%+0.22%-0.16%$ 72.59B$ 8.31B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
USAT
-3.47%-3.44%-3.74%$ 72.10B$ 8.34B417Real World Assets (RWA)
HIFI
STAY
PLANET
-5.73%-1.24%-3.75%$ 62.14B$ 2.17B62318Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DIVVY
PSM
VPLS
-7.19%-39.74%-4.47%$ 56.90B$ 3.51B106519CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
RLY
KDA
-1.51%-1.88%+1.33%$ 50.06B$ 2.13B6920Tokenized Assets
AGRI
BACX
PALM
-7.51%-0.99%+84.99%$ 41.12B$ 1.42B41021Privacy
NOCTUM
NULL
SHH
-0.23%-0.23%+3.56%$ 30.39B$ 1.07B11522Governance
PPAY
BEND
JURIS
-0.26%-1.22%+5.27%$ 29.29B$ 1.53B19423Meme
AFK
DOW
DARK
-1.59%-2.62%+0.40%$ 25.07B$ 1.38B333424Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
PTF
RABBIT
-1.15%-1.07%+4.38%$ 22.75B$ 1.19B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.80%-0.86%+3.18%$ 21.47B$ 133.30M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LSM
$NODE
BOOM
+1.64%-5.82%+2.30%$ 20.59B$ 1.42B105327Infrastructure
SYLO
COA
UMB
+1.95%+0.79%+3.38%$ 19.06B$ 1.22B25628Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
DCK
-0.96%-1.58%+5.73%$ 16.79B$ 818.22M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
COMMON
COA
+3.47%+0.07%+1.90%$ 16.49B$ 1.79B37230Privacy Coins
NAV
BLKH
NULL
-1.22%-0.16%+4.32%$ 15.79B$ 249.71M3931Dog-Themed
PUPPIES
BRIAH
DOW
-1.97%-2.31%-0.42%$ 14.81B$ 569.81M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
PARQ
-1.23%-1.55%+6.56%$ 14.31B$ 727.32M92334chan-Themed
HONK
HIKI
HOODIE
-1.40%-1.48%+0.96%$ 12.84B$ 618.44M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
BOS
+0.46%-1.18%+9.64%$ 11.71B$ 630.27M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
DOGECOIN
MARVIN
PUPPIES
-1.23%-1.24%+0.17%$ 10.81B$ 385.56M5936Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
SHH
NOCTUM
+0.91%-0.84%+2.58%$ 10.15B$ 591.42M6237Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QTC
QST
-1.28%-0.90%+8.92%$ 9.68B$ 203.62M1838Gambling (GambleFi)
LBLOCK
DG
PACKS
+2.87%+2.85%+5.41%$ 9.65B$ 29.85M7139YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
CTSI
+0.39%-1.66%+4.44%$ 9.37B$ 1.85B14440Options
STRIKE
ITHACA
TUNE
+2.63%+2.62%+5.05%$ 9.10B$ 22.95M1741Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
FRIES
+2.78%+2.87%+5.25%$ 9.07B$ 28.95M4142RWA Protocol
AGRI
PALM
CRYSTAL STONES
-0.08%-0.88%+0.30%$ 8.80B$ 386.15M7343Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
CLEAR
-0.22%-0.15%+1.45%$ 8.47B$ 312.72M1444Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
BUIDL
USYC
-26.25%+0.31%-26.11%$ 8.36B$ 713.71K1045Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.78%+0.56%+2.34%$ 7.38B$ 416.84M5146DePIN
ZULU
$NODE
RIZ
+3.35%-0.45%+4.91%$ 7.27B$ 418.93M19147Yield Farming
MVC
KAON
UFO
+5.42%-1.27%+8.65%$ 7.06B$ 640.85M12248x402 Ecosystem
SCRY
NAVEN
MIROSHARK
+0.77%+0.61%+1.40%$ 6.94B$ 247.49M10549Oracle
SORA
RIZ
UMB
+0.78%+0.59%+2.03%$ 6.88B$ 266.48M4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
ICBX
ISLM
+1.97%-4.28%+2.91%$ 6.74B$ 428.60M109

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).