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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
RADR
ZERA
MODE
+0.39%+0.38%+0.67%$ 2.30T$ 57.25B6922Layer 1 (L1)
RTM
OGG
MEWC
+0.39%+0.38%+0.71%$ 2.26T$ 54.64B3403Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
OGG
MEWC
+0.11%+0.10%+1.04%$ 1.63T$ 30.60B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.96%+0.96%-0.62%$ 613.26B$ 82.63B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
RDD
STBU
+1.75%+1.75%+0.37%$ 533.71B$ 20.40B1206Made in USA
GRANDMA
BANGCHAIN
PURPE
+0.62%+0.60%+0.07%$ 324.42B$ 28.41B2477Stablecoins
RAI
USDJ
IDRT
+0.07%+0.07%+0.18%$ 290.16B$ 70.20B2658USD Stablecoin
IUSD
DJED
HEXDC
+0.08%+0.08%+0.18%$ 287.47B$ 70.10B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
WCOP
IDRT
+0.07%+0.07%+0.17%$ 276.55B$ 68.63B10910Exchange-based Tokens
TURBOS
$H2
VOLT
+1.08%+1.09%+2.52%$ 152.40B$ 3.49B24411Made in China
SUN
GT
PANDA
+0.97%+0.99%+1.05%$ 137.97B$ 1.84B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
SFM
+0.80%+0.81%+0.43%$ 137.04B$ 1.97B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
$QNTM
BIT
+1.07%+1.07%+1.74%$ 122.46B$ 1.20B5414Base Native
BACHI
TIMI
SIDUS
+0.37%+0.36%-0.26%$ 110.33B$ 18.25B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
USDC
+0.11%+0.11%+0.52%$ 74.57B$ 15.42B816Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$H2
CORL
BTCBANK
+0.47%+0.46%+3.31%$ 74.36B$ 5.20B105217GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.11%+0.11%+0.53%$ 74.06B$ 15.43B418Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
GONDOLA
$QBIT
+1.00%+0.97%-1.24%$ 70.39B$ 2.74B64419CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
RLY
TEA
+4.13%+4.12%+6.65%$ 68.44B$ 4.84B6920Tokenized Assets
STBU
GONDOLA
LYP
+1.25%+1.23%+0.81%$ 45.67B$ 1.19B43321Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
ANCHAT
+1.22%+1.13%+2.03%$ 39.98B$ 2.20B11822Governance
CRTS
COLD
VOLT
+0.95%+0.92%+1.85%$ 38.59B$ 3.77B19323Meme
ASTHERUS
MAGAIBA
APES
+1.85%+1.87%-1.81%$ 32.81B$ 2.79B331224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
TURBOS
$H2
VOLT
+1.34%+1.33%+6.05%$ 31.12B$ 2.37B23825Perpetuals
PARQ
OX
QTO
+1.03%+1.04%+6.26%$ 23.34B$ 1.60B7826Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.15%+2.15%+0.57%$ 22.45B$ 28.51M127Infrastructure
MODE
HIBER
COLD
+0.07%+0.03%-5.00%$ 22.36B$ 1.67B24728Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
XLA
+1.73%+1.62%+8.61%$ 22.20B$ 1.15B3829Derivatives
PARQ
OX
QTO
+1.14%+1.15%+7.01%$ 20.36B$ 1.42B9230Binance Alpha Spotlight
LMT
AIMONICA
CORL
+0.55%+0.52%-1.54%$ 18.48B$ 1.48B36331Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
SUIT
BYTE
+0.74%+0.75%-5.90%$ 18.25B$ 892.01M37132Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RADR
ZERA
+1.79%+1.61%+7.53%$ 17.18B$ 1.42B82334chan-Themed
$DOD
BRAINLET
GOOBY
+1.52%+1.51%-3.28%$ 16.60B$ 1.04B5634Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NUERO
MIROSHARK
CAPACITR
+1.07%+1.00%-2.95%$ 15.99B$ 1.26B102735Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QTC
QST
+3.04%+2.84%+7.75%$ 14.81B$ 1.11B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
BYTE
GROKIUS
+0.49%+0.50%-5.28%$ 13.56B$ 639.60M5437Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
ZERA
1CLAWAI
+0.94%+0.90%-4.71%$ 13.21B$ 676.00M6438Gambling (GambleFi)
BAG
BALL
PUB
-3.84%-3.79%+14.71%$ 12.85B$ 50.15M6739Options
TYPUS
HEGIC
HXRO
-3.68%-3.64%+15.58%$ 12.60B$ 72.19M1740Prediction Markets
$BOT
PUB
BLOXWAP
-3.92%-3.87%+15.16%$ 12.49B$ 49.85M3741RWA Protocol
RIP
STBU
$QBIT
+1.58%+1.52%-5.06%$ 11.42B$ 1.06B7342Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
NTBILL
BUIDL
+0.31%+0.24%+2.33%$ 11.31B$ 1.14M1043Chain Abstraction
DG
CLEAR
XION
+1.17%+1.13%-4.86%$ 11.21B$ 562.14M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WNCG
SQR
ALPHA
+0.25%+0.23%-7.95%$ 10.70B$ 2.08B14245Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
OBT
JM
+1.19%+1.16%-3.90%$ 9.96B$ 565.94M5146Oracle
ZAP
SORA
RIZ
+1.34%+1.31%-4.52%$ 9.47B$ 584.02M4247x402 Ecosystem
CORAL
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+1.46%+1.43%-4.35%$ 9.43B$ 425.92M10348Yield Farming
RLY
VERSE
VEMP
+0.41%+0.27%-1.66%$ 8.75B$ 798.04M11749Layer 2 (L2)
MYRIA
MODE
CULT
-2.14%-2.15%+3.81%$ 8.37B$ 794.67M10550DePIN
AIDD
RIZ
DENT
+1.65%+1.53%+0.02%$ 8.06B$ 555.32M189

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).