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
EVR
RTM
TRMP
+%0,62+%0,62-%2,08$ 2,28T$ 30,23B692
2Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
EVR
RTM
+%0,62+%0,62-%2,04$ 2,25T$ 28,49B340
3Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
TRMP
EVR
+%0,56+%0,56-%1,99$ 1,62T$ 16,86B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+%0,35+%0,35-%0,79$ 610,15B$ 42,83B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
RDD
MTRG
+%0,70+%0,70-%1,24$ 531,21B$ 10,60B119
6Made in USA
GRANDMA
MYRIA
ANTIRUG
-%6,24-%6,23-%9,14$ 304,03B$ 15,30B245
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
FXD
CDXUSD
-%0,03-%0,03+%0,20$ 290,50B$ 37,57B267
8USD Stablecoin
VCRED
MSUSD
CASH
-%0,03-%0,03+%0,18$ 287,81B$ 37,53B125
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDSM
CASH
EURT
+%0,04+%0,04+%0,28$ 277,09B$ 36,76B109
10Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
MEX
FER
+%1,03+%1,03-%1,17$ 151,73B$ 2,45B244
11Made in China
HT
PANDA
DF
+%0,27+%0,27-%2,08$ 137,10B$ 983,06M28
12Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
LCX
+%0,20+%0,20-%2,49$ 135,98B$ 1,27B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
WFCA
BIT
+%0,54+%0,54-%2,19$ 121,27B$ 643,41M55
14Base Native
USA
KIBSHI
SIDUS
+%0,19+%0,19-%0,44$ 110,18B$ 8,94B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
EURC
+%0,07+%0,07+%0,41$ 74,78B$ 7,13B10
16Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SQT
COVAL
LIFE
+%1,44+%1,44+%2,39$ 74,67B$ 4,04B1051
17GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+%0,07+%0,07+%0,41$ 74,27B$ 7,15B4
18CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
BDXN
TEA
+%1,51+%1,51+%2,73$ 71,04B$ 3,00B69
19Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
-%32,82-%32,81-%33,99$ 47,03B$ 1,23B657
20Privacy
TRIT
ZKRUNE
1CLAWAI
+%1,70+%1,70-%0,37$ 41,10B$ 2,07B117
21Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
+%2,62+%2,62+%0,94$ 39,19B$ 2,68B193
22Meme
GEOFF
FAMILY
CHEESE
+%0,81+%0,81-%3,73$ 32,38B$ 2,28B3296
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
ZIX
FER
+%2,93+%2,93+%2,74$ 31,64B$ 1,90B238
24Tokenized Assets
POLYMARKET
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
-%48,72-%48,72-%47,44$ 23,99B$ 590,33M479
25Perpetuals
OMFG
CTX
QTO
+%2,96+%2,96+%3,31$ 23,72B$ 1,24B78
26Privacy Coins
CCX
FIVE
TRIT
+%2,88+%2,88+%2,71$ 23,49B$ 1,19B38
27Infrastructure
SVM
IDLE
SQT
-%0,03-%0,02-%3,49$ 22,13B$ 1,15B244
28Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-%3,62-%3,61-%3,29$ 21,82B$ 3,82M1
29Derivatives
ASCEND
CTX
QTO
+%3,33+%3,33+%3,90$ 20,79B$ 1,11B92
30Binance Alpha Spotlight
LMT
AIMONICA
ULTI
+%1,89+%1,89-%1,68$ 18,32B$ 1,26B365
31Dog-Themed
ABE
ASTROID
COOPER
+%0,14+%0,14-%6,34$ 17,91B$ 507,99M370
32Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
RADR
BOS
+%3,64+%3,64-%0,63$ 17,75B$ 1,47B82
334chan-Themed
4CHAN
GONDOLA
HONK
+%0,16+%0,16-%6,45$ 16,22B$ 529,80M58
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MERRYMEN
CLIZA
R0B
+%1,34+%1,34-%2,28$ 15,96B$ 1,07B1023
35Quantum-Resistant
QTC
QST
QANX
+%4,16+%4,16-%0,29$ 15,39B$ 1,17B18
36Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
RIZO
MIKA
+%0,12+%0,12-%6,85$ 13,35B$ 328,10M57
37Privacy Infrastructure
VEIL
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+%0,29+%0,29-%3,70$ 13,10B$ 591,24M63
38Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
BAG
BALL
-%0,20-%0,19+%19,05$ 13,09B$ 48,30M69
39Options
ITHACA
HEGIC
HXRO
-%0,20-%0,20+%18,57$ 12,72B$ 48,06M17
40Prediction Markets
PRD
HILO
HUNCH
-%0,23-%0,23+%18,58$ 12,62B$ 48,38M38
41RWA Protocol
AGRI
LNDX
$QBIT
+%0,17+%0,17-%2,20$ 11,44B$ 353,45M74
42Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
CYC
+%0,35+%0,35-%3,61$ 11,12B$ 389,92M14
43Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
-%0,13-%0,13-%0,15$ 11,11B$ 565,86K10
44YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PRAI
UNFI
BAND
-%0,27-%0,26-%5,35$ 10,66B$ 1,47B144
45Cross-chain Communication
OHM
SWTCH
JM
+%0,07+%0,07-%2,60$ 9,90B$ 380,60M51
46Oracle
BAND
SORA
RIZ
-%0,16-%0,16-%2,99$ 9,39B$ 378,27M42
47x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
REGENT
-%0,18-%0,17-%2,58$ 9,39B$ 281,51M101
48Yield Farming
TULIP
VERSE
BNSD
+%3,70+%3,70-%0,95$ 8,97B$ 678,73M117
49Layer 2 (L2)
ZRC
MYRIA
CULT
+%1,79+%1,79-%2,04$ 8,43B$ 575,07M105
50Stablecoin Issuer
QI
DF
PRISMA
+%0,50+%0,50-%1,68$ 8,11B$ 759,49M42

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).