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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
TOS
KMD
BUSY
+1.64%+1.42%+7.88%$ 1.90T$ 68.88B5722Layer 1 (L1)
BUSY
KMD
XEQM
+1.68%+1.45%+8.00%$ 1.88T$ 65.25B3543Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
KMD
HAC
+1.18%+0.94%+7.40%$ 1.37T$ 35.76B1304World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
MOVE
ENA
+1.75%+1.65%+4.07%$ 527.68B$ 141.52B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
STRAX
XEQM
KMD
+2.82%+2.61%+9.30%$ 418.55B$ 26.10B1236Stablecoins
WCLP
ROME
USDJ
-0.03%-0.00%-0.09%$ 310.26B$ 123.38B2797USD Stablecoin
USDXL
NECT
ROME
+0.04%+0.03%0.00%$ 303.44B$ 123.32B1328Fiat-backed Stablecoin
AXCNH
USDXL
WCLP
-0.05%-0.01%-0.13%$ 293.44B$ 121.80B1169Made in USA
GNUS
DRGN
GRANDMA
+2.78%+2.62%+8.60%$ 290.12B$ 29.33B25410Exchange-based Tokens
TUNA
HERA
LN
+1.03%+0.88%+7.10%$ 132.83B$ 3.48B26311Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
DRGN
DFX
+0.05%-0.10%+3.84%$ 126.56B$ 2.82B3312Made in China
MDT
DF
HT
+0.04%-0.06%+3.36%$ 124.43B$ 1.95B3113Base Native
UNITE
CAESAR
CX
+0.09%+0.09%+1.27%$ 111.99B$ 16.32B47314Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMX
KRRX
KONA
+0.34%+0.15%+4.60%$ 109.38B$ 1.26B5615GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
PYUSD
FUSD
+0.20%+0.20%-0.14%$ 77.93B$ 14.13B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
EURQ
USDR
+0.15%+0.21%-0.03%$ 75.65B$ 14.17B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
CX
AARK
KONA
+2.32%+2.31%+10.68%$ 65.85B$ 5.31B107718Real World Assets (RWA)
KALSHI
WBCOIN
COLLAT
+1.82%+1.54%+4.84%$ 64.54B$ 48.51B57019CoinList Launchpad
GOG
HMT
BLD
+4.34%+4.15%+16.04%$ 51.64B$ 4.27B6720Governance
AQUA
YALA
ALPACA
+4.14%+4.01%+18.95%$ 32.44B$ 4.60B19421Privacy
PRCY
XEQM
GHOST
+3.98%+3.03%+13.53%$ 31.88B$ 2.83B11122Meme
HYPU
LEPER
UTILITY
-0.12%-0.33%+4.42%$ 31.01B$ 23.88B340123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HERA
PARQ
KONA
+5.06%+4.76%+21.06%$ 24.26B$ 2.32B25024Binance Alpha Spotlight
K
CORL
NB
-4.45%-5.21%+1.32%$ 24.26B$ 2.76B37325Artificial Intelligence (AI)
01
BLENDR
SUIDEPIN
+0.58%+0.85%+13.12%$ 23.61B$ 3.12B107126Infrastructure
ORA
GP
XEQM
-0.38%-1.48%+8.41%$ 20.96B$ 1.92B25627Tokenized Assets
AGRI
BTGOX
WBCOIN
+0.64%+0.58%+3.74%$ 20.57B$ 46.53B34828Perpetuals
PARQ
ALT
AARK
+4.39%+4.10%+22.05%$ 19.45B$ 1.78B8929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.97%-1.21%+0.94%$ 19.33B$ 19.43M130Dog-Themed
KONAN
DOGM
OGDOGE
-0.31%-0.44%+6.13%$ 18.23B$ 1.44B37531Derivatives
XFT
PARQ
AARK
+4.39%+4.17%+23.50%$ 16.98B$ 1.58B98324chan-Themed
CHUD
RETARDIO
AVI
-0.36%-0.60%+6.26%$ 15.89B$ 1.41B6033Privacy Coins
XLA
PRCY
XEQM
+6.36%+5.91%+14.81%$ 15.70B$ 1.15B4134Elon Musk-Inspired
OPTI
BOLT
DOGM
-0.85%-0.96%+5.39%$ 13.66B$ 1.07B6435Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
Z
XFT
+4.75%+3.00%+20.44%$ 12.77B$ 1.44B8636Tokenized Treasuries
NTBILL
USDM1
JTRSY
+0.45%+0.37%+1.71%$ 11.31B$ 3.69M937Privacy Infrastructure
UMBRA
XFT
GHOST
+3.61%+3.72%+12.16%$ 11.08B$ 1.05B5738YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
K
SXP
CWS
+0.67%+0.31%+6.22%$ 10.42B$ 1.86B14739Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
AME
+8.34%+7.93%+22.72%$ 9.99B$ 1.04B1840Privacy Blockchain
BDX
DERO
VRSC
+0.34%-1.31%+4.91%$ 9.42B$ 328.55M3641Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
BLD
+3.77%+3.91%+12.91%$ 9.36B$ 929.24M1242Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
POLK
SPIN
+5.01%+5.12%+4.37%$ 9.08B$ 61.92M7043DePIN
WSI
BLENDR
SUIDEPIN
+0.23%+0.55%+16.12%$ 8.84B$ 991.72M19544RWA Protocol
AGRI
COLLAT
TRU
+1.77%+1.53%+9.18%$ 8.78B$ 601.41M7345Options
HEGIC
EXO
DERI
+5.21%+5.26%+4.40%$ 8.72B$ 47.76M1746Prediction Markets
TRIAD
POLK
PNP
+5.17%+5.27%+4.27%$ 8.68B$ 67.27M4147Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NECT
ROME
USDJ
+0.09%+0.10%+0.31%$ 8.54B$ 306.29M6548Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
MODE
SUPR
ERN
+4.21%+4.42%+14.43%$ 8.41B$ 1.77B1449Cross-chain Communication
ANLOG
BRIDGE
AVI
+2.09%+1.75%+9.14%$ 7.23B$ 595.79M5450Trump-Affiliated
MELANIA
TRUMP
USD1
+1.35%+1.17%+2.58%$ 6.95B$ 1.68B4

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).