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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
WQOM
BCN
PAW
+1.03%+0.97%-0.26%$ 1.83T$ 27.74B7122Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
PAW
WQOM
+1.03%+0.96%-0.66%$ 1.80T$ 26.49B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
NEOX
BCN
+0.81%+0.77%-1.10%$ 1.31T$ 16.93B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+0.68%+0.65%-1.27%$ 531.03B$ 37.54B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
RDD
PASG
+1.58%+1.49%-0.87%$ 416.27B$ 8.79B1206Stablecoins
RAI
WCOP
IDRX
-0.02%-0.02%-0.38%$ 301.23B$ 31.72B2727USD Stablecoin
APXUSD
BUD
IUSD
-0.02%-0.03%-0.39%$ 296.82B$ 31.68B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
WCOP
IDRX
-0.02%-0.03%-0.36%$ 286.12B$ 31.16B1139Made in USA
MIDAS
MAGA
MONKO
+1.32%+1.35%+0.20%$ 271.55B$ 10.39B24710Exchange-based Tokens
UTYAB
BIT
ZND
+1.26%+1.17%+0.72%$ 124.75B$ 1.49B25411Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
+1.20%+1.01%+1.38%$ 119.42B$ 1.12B3312Made in China
CKB
GT
ZIL
+1.03%+0.94%+1.39%$ 119.30B$ 914.03M2813Base Native
DICKBUTT
BONSAICOIN
PAW
+0.22%+0.21%-0.99%$ 106.66B$ 6.67B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KRRX
BIT
ZND
+1.45%+1.29%+1.32%$ 103.77B$ 658.42M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.04%-0.04%-0.52%$ 74.88B$ 5.40B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
USDQ
USDC
-0.05%-0.07%-0.45%$ 72.66B$ 5.36B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
NEOX
MOONDOGE
+0.54%+0.48%+0.06%$ 64.91B$ 1.29B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PHI
WAVE
$SHARBI
+1.17%+1.35%-2.91%$ 60.26B$ 2.54B106019CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
EFI
RLY
+1.54%+1.63%-0.57%$ 50.17B$ 1.57B6920Privacy
VEILNET
MARYJ
BCN
+2.31%+2.47%+1.89%$ 30.03B$ 968.20M11921Governance
VEMP
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
+0.96%+1.19%-2.29%$ 28.10B$ 1.55B19622Meme
HOODIE
NORMOIDS
ANSEMCAT
+1.58%+1.78%+0.42%$ 25.36B$ 21.23B335023Tokenized Assets
RECORD
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
+0.22%+0.19%+0.72%$ 22.27B$ 539.29M41224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
TUNA
UTYAB
ELEPHANT
+0.35%+0.59%-2.70%$ 21.87B$ 859.46M24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.27%-0.29%+0.85%$ 20.75B$ 3.98M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
EVO
BASEMATE
BOTCOIN
+1.32%+1.27%-0.92%$ 20.39B$ 1.17B105827Infrastructure
DAEMON
COLD
GMRT
+1.57%+1.67%-1.92%$ 18.73B$ 876.92M25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
SEKOIA
JAGER
-0.71%-0.96%-0.92%$ 16.07B$ 1.29B37029Perpetuals
VELAR
OX
DCK
+0.47%+0.77%-3.84%$ 15.95B$ 580.05M8130Privacy Coins
BTCZ
BCN
MARYJ
+2.35%+2.63%+4.88%$ 15.49B$ 303.17M4131Dog-Themed
SUIT
WOOF
BILLY
+1.47%+1.49%+0.22%$ 15.09B$ 601.35M37432Derivatives
KROM
VELAR
OX
+0.44%+0.81%-4.47%$ 13.49B$ 495.64M92334chan-Themed
GONDOLA
DICKBUTT
HOODIE
+1.99%+2.00%-0.75%$ 12.97B$ 594.41M5834Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.02%-0.02%+1.60%$ 11.32B$ 3.00M1035Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RDO
RADR
+3.76%+4.14%+2.42%$ 11.08B$ 438.39M8336Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
MOOSK
GROKIUS
+1.64%+1.62%-0.96%$ 10.96B$ 389.99M6037Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
VEILNET
SWOOD
+2.67%+2.65%-0.66%$ 10.16B$ 473.16M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
BOOKIE
DANZO
HUNCH
+3.56%+3.49%-6.72%$ 9.48B$ 28.06M7239Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
QTC
+4.91%+5.25%+3.50%$ 9.32B$ 286.09M1840YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AUDIO
AVC
FIO
+2.10%+2.31%-0.57%$ 9.16B$ 916.48M14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
BUD
RAI
KEI
-0.08%-0.10%+0.09%$ 8.99B$ 82.39M6042Options
TYPUS
EXO
HEGIC
+3.73%+3.58%-7.28%$ 8.98B$ 21.06M1743RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
RECORD
$QBIT
+2.12%+2.11%-2.75%$ 8.96B$ 369.35M7344Prediction Markets
PNP
BOOKIE
HUNCH
+3.85%+3.79%-7.21%$ 8.95B$ 26.55M4245Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
CLEAR
+3.28%+3.24%-0.34%$ 8.62B$ 348.74M1446Cross-chain Communication
STAKELAYER
CLEAR
SWTCH
+2.81%+2.87%-2.56%$ 7.41B$ 574.91M5047x402 Ecosystem
HALO
BLORMMY
DIRA
+3.36%+3.37%-0.42%$ 7.08B$ 242.77M10548DePIN
QBIT
DENT
HASHAI
+0.66%+0.67%-1.33%$ 6.98B$ 326.55M19249Oracle
HAPI
SORA
SWTCH
+3.09%+3.05%-1.86%$ 6.95B$ 247.58M4250Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
OCT
DRGX
+0.07%+0.28%-1.94%$ 6.69B$ 106.90M38

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).