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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
INI
PAW
EVR
-0.66%-0.70%+2.27%$ 1.85T$ 33.87B7072Layer 1 (L1)
INI
PAW
EVR
-0.66%-0.68%+2.27%$ 1.83T$ 32.26B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
OGG
EVR
-0.56%-0.55%+2.41%$ 1.33T$ 19.45B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.13%-1.51%+1.37%$ 534.65B$ 48.71B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
RDD
VAL
-0.54%-0.59%+2.97%$ 421.98B$ 11.46B1196Stablecoins
WUSD
FXD
IDRT
-4.76%-4.90%-4.69%$ 287.16B$ 41.68B2737USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDL
WUSD
-4.25%-4.36%-4.19%$ 284.42B$ 41.61B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDL
WUSD
IDRT
-4.21%-4.28%-4.18%$ 274.20B$ 40.88B1129Made in USA
$DMP
GRANDMA
WAGMIGAMES
-2.05%-2.12%-0.53%$ 266.59B$ 14.79B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
RABBIT
XSP
-0.61%-0.59%+2.71%$ 126.54B$ 1.74B25611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
DRGN
RLY
-0.46%-0.49%+2.11%$ 120.50B$ 1.27B3312Made in China
CKB
HT
ZIL
-0.35%-0.37%+2.04%$ 120.49B$ 1.02B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
IXFI
-0.58%-0.53%+2.32%$ 104.65B$ 611.56M5514Base Native
CIK
SIDUS
PAW
-3.31%-21.24%-2.96%$ 103.28B$ 10.49B45415MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURCV
EURC
+0.20%+0.22%-0.16%$ 72.59B$ 8.31B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-3.47%-3.44%-3.74%$ 72.10B$ 8.34B417Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
BTGOX
STAY
-5.73%-1.24%-3.75%$ 62.14B$ 2.17B62318Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BLTZ
KAON
RABBIT
-7.19%-39.74%-4.47%$ 56.90B$ 3.51B106519CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
KDA
RLY
-1.51%-1.88%+1.33%$ 50.06B$ 2.13B6920Tokenized Assets
AGRI
GONDOLA
BTGOX
-7.51%-0.99%+84.99%$ 41.12B$ 1.42B41021Privacy
SEARXLY
SHH
1CLAWAI
-0.23%-0.23%+3.56%$ 30.39B$ 1.07B11522Governance
BEND
BOS
VEMP
-0.26%-1.22%+5.27%$ 29.29B$ 1.53B19123Meme
JEFF
HOODOG
DARK
-1.59%-2.62%+0.40%$ 25.07B$ 1.38B333224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
RABBIT
XSP
-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)
PHOOD
LX
$NODE
+1.64%-5.82%+2.30%$ 20.59B$ 1.42B105127Infrastructure
SVM
GMRT
COA
+1.95%+0.79%+3.38%$ 19.06B$ 1.22B25528Perpetuals
NEXUS
ALT
QTO
-0.96%-1.58%+5.73%$ 16.79B$ 818.22M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
MONKY
COA
+3.47%+0.07%+1.90%$ 16.49B$ 1.79B37230Privacy Coins
ZCL
GRIN
DRGX
-1.22%-0.16%+4.32%$ 15.79B$ 249.71M3931Dog-Themed
CRICKET
KENJI
DOW
-1.97%-2.31%-0.42%$ 14.81B$ 569.81M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
QTO
-1.23%-1.55%+6.56%$ 14.31B$ 727.32M92334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
HONK
HIKI
-1.40%-1.48%+0.96%$ 12.84B$ 618.44M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
BOS
CULT
+0.46%-1.18%+9.64%$ 11.71B$ 630.27M8235Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
DOGECOIN
PUPPIES
-1.23%-1.24%+0.17%$ 10.81B$ 385.56M5936Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
SHH
1CLAWAI
+0.91%-0.84%+2.58%$ 10.15B$ 591.42M6237Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
TDC
-1.28%-0.90%+8.92%$ 9.68B$ 203.62M1838Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
BAG
BALL
+2.87%+2.85%+5.41%$ 9.65B$ 29.85M7139YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
SQR
+0.39%-1.66%+4.44%$ 9.37B$ 1.85B14440Options
HEGIC
ITHACA
TUNE
+2.63%+2.62%+5.05%$ 9.10B$ 22.95M1741Prediction Markets
LEGEND
FRIES
BLOXWAP
+2.78%+2.87%+5.25%$ 9.07B$ 28.95M4142RWA Protocol
AGRI
RWAX
APRA
-0.08%-0.88%+0.30%$ 8.80B$ 386.15M7343Chain Abstraction
BLD
CLEAR
ROUTE
-0.22%-0.15%+1.45%$ 8.47B$ 312.72M1444Tokenized Treasuries
FIUSD
USDM1
BUIDL
-26.25%+0.31%-26.11%$ 8.36B$ 713.71K1045Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
CLEAR
JM
+0.78%+0.56%+2.34%$ 7.38B$ 416.84M5146DePIN
DENT
IOT
$NODE
+3.35%-0.45%+4.91%$ 7.27B$ 418.93M19147Yield Farming
VEMP
KAON
UFO
+5.42%-1.27%+8.65%$ 7.06B$ 640.85M12248x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
DICE
SCRY
+0.77%+0.61%+1.40%$ 6.94B$ 247.49M10549Oracle
BAND
SORA
UFI
+0.78%+0.59%+2.03%$ 6.88B$ 266.48M4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
CULT
SUPR
+1.97%-4.28%+2.91%$ 6.74B$ 428.60M108

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).