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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
UBX
EVR
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
INI
UBX
EVR
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
EVR
+1.04%+0.90%+2.73%$ 1.34T$ 24.04B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.00%+0.89%+0.96%$ 535.37B$ 57.92B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
RDD
CTSI
+1.53%+1.41%+2.29%$ 424.27B$ 12.88B1206Stablecoins
GYEN
IDRX
SILK
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
APXUSD
USDA
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
SILK
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
PBX
MAGA
BBBTC
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24610Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
ORAIX
XSP
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
MIR
POWR
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
HT
MDT
GT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
BYTE
CIK
TOBY
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
IXFI
ZND
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDQ
EURQ
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
DAN
PLANET
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
METERA
DIVVY
$SHARBI
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
KDA
FLK
ZKL
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
HTS
AGRI
PALM
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
VEILNET
SHH
BTCZ
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
JURIS
COLD
SURF
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
SUIT
DARK
BUBURRY
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B334924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
ORAIX
ELEPHANT
+3.28%+2.90%+4.31%$ 23.01B$ 1.21B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.22%+3.21%+2.61%$ 21.64B$ 62.75M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
LEON
MIZUKI
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
COLD
COA
DSLA
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
AARK
OX
NEXUS
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
ZCL
NULL
BTCZ
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
CORL
COA
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
PODGE
$SHARBI
SUIT
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
OX
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
OGGIE
HONK
HOODIE
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
BOS
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
JTRSY
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
VEILNET
SHH
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QTC
NAORIS
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SQR
CHESS
CTSI
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
USDT
IST
DOC
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
STRIKE
ITHACA
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
FRIES
HUNCH
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
PALM
CRYSTAL STONES
BD/SOL
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
LINK
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5047DePIN
RIZ
GMRX
$NODE
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
AURA
DOBI
DIRA
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
BAND
RIZ
DIA
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
TRAVA
MVC
KUMA
+3.17%+3.03%-0.80%$ 6.69B$ 674.26M119

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 capitalise 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).