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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
EVR
PAW
-0.66%-0.70%+2.27%$ 1.85T$ 33.87B7072Layer 1 (L1)
INI
EVR
PAW
-0.66%-0.68%+2.27%$ 1.83T$ 32.26B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
DRGX
EVR
SATOX
-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)
NAV
VTCN
VAL
-0.54%-0.59%+2.97%$ 421.98B$ 11.46B1196Stablecoins
HEXDC
WUSD
GYEN
-4.76%-4.90%-4.69%$ 287.16B$ 41.68B2737USD Stablecoin
SSUPERUSD
HEXDC
WUSD
-4.25%-4.36%-4.19%$ 284.42B$ 41.61B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
WUSD
GYEN
-4.21%-4.28%-4.18%$ 274.20B$ 40.88B1129Made in USA
$DMP
MONKO
WAGMIGAMES
-2.05%-2.12%-0.53%$ 266.59B$ 14.79B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
CSIX
RABBIT
-0.61%-0.59%+2.71%$ 126.54B$ 1.74B25611Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SALT
-0.46%-0.49%+2.11%$ 120.50B$ 1.27B3312Made in China
SUN
CKB
ZIL
-0.35%-0.37%+2.04%$ 120.49B$ 1.02B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
IXFI
ZND
-0.58%-0.53%+2.32%$ 104.65B$ 611.56M5514Base Native
CIK
HYBUX
PAW
-3.31%-21.24%-2.96%$ 103.28B$ 10.49B45415MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURAU
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)
MAIV
SOCKS
PLANET
-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
TOTO
SOCKS
MAIV
-7.51%-0.99%+84.99%$ 41.12B$ 1.42B41021Privacy
HIBER
SHH
XCL
-0.23%-0.23%+3.56%$ 30.39B$ 1.07B11522Governance
PPAY
BEND
BOS
-0.26%-1.22%+5.27%$ 29.29B$ 1.53B19123Meme
SERIOUS
DARK
DOW
-1.59%-2.62%+0.40%$ 25.07B$ 1.38B333224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
CSIX
RABBIT
-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)
BOOM
KEY
LKI
+1.64%-5.82%+2.30%$ 20.59B$ 1.42B105127Infrastructure
XCL
COA
UMB
+1.95%+0.79%+3.38%$ 19.06B$ 1.22B25528Perpetuals
NEXUS
QTO
DCK
-0.96%-1.58%+5.73%$ 16.79B$ 818.22M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
ELDE
COA
+3.47%+0.07%+1.90%$ 16.49B$ 1.79B37230Privacy Coins
DRGX
XLA
NULL
-1.22%-0.16%+4.32%$ 15.79B$ 249.71M3931Dog-Themed
PUPPIES
MOONDOGECOIN
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
HONK
FATGF
HIKI
-1.40%-1.48%+0.96%$ 12.84B$ 618.44M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
BOS
CULT
+0.46%-1.18%+9.64%$ 11.71B$ 630.27M8235Elon Musk-Inspired
DOGECOIN
RIZO
PUPPIES
-1.23%-1.24%+0.17%$ 10.81B$ 385.56M5936Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
SHH
XCL
+0.91%-0.84%+2.58%$ 10.15B$ 591.42M6237Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QST
TDC
-1.28%-0.90%+8.92%$ 9.68B$ 203.62M1838Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
PACKS
RIPS
+2.87%+2.85%+5.41%$ 9.65B$ 29.85M7139YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
UNFI
FIO
+0.39%-1.66%+4.44%$ 9.37B$ 1.85B14440Options
EXO
ITHACA
TUNE
+2.63%+2.62%+5.05%$ 9.10B$ 22.95M1741Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
FRIES
HUNCH
+2.78%+2.87%+5.25%$ 9.07B$ 28.95M4142RWA Protocol
CREDI
ELX
APRA
-0.08%-0.88%+0.30%$ 8.80B$ 386.15M7343Chain Abstraction
DG
ROUTE
CLEAR
-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
BRIDGE
CLEAR
+0.78%+0.56%+2.34%$ 7.38B$ 416.84M5146DePIN
RIZ
$NODE
IOT
+3.35%-0.45%+4.91%$ 7.27B$ 418.93M19147Yield Farming
MVC
UFO
KAON
+5.42%-1.27%+8.65%$ 7.06B$ 640.85M12248x402 Ecosystem
SCRY
LKI
DICE
+0.77%+0.61%+1.40%$ 6.94B$ 247.49M10549Oracle
GRG
RIZ
UMB
+0.78%+0.59%+2.03%$ 6.88B$ 266.48M4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
ICBX
CULT
+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).