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
EQPAY
BCN
MEWC
-1,11%-0,54%-15,86%$ 1,73T$ 65,41B575
2Layer 1 (L1)
EQPAY
OBEX
MEWC
-1,08%-0,53%-15,90%$ 1,71T$ 62,93B353
3Proof of Work (PoW)
EQPAY
MEWC
BCN
-0,99%-0,80%-14,84%$ 1,25T$ 34,16B131
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
-0,94%-0,61%-10,53%$ 500,40B$ 88,15B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
EQPAY
IXO
-1,62%-0,75%-19,89%$ 373,87B$ 26,78B125
6Stablecoins
TRYB
HBD
YU
-0,36%-0,34%-1,11%$ 311,72B$ 70,06B280
7USD Stablecoin
APXUSD
YU
HBD
-0,29%-0,35%-1,10%$ 304,79B$ 69,88B132
8Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDX
USC
TRYB
-0,37%-0,35%-1,01%$ 294,71B$ 69,03B114
9Made in USA
GNUS
MEWC
ALTHEA
-1,63%-0,78%-12,97%$ 266,06B$ 26,38B255
10Exchange-based Tokens
SOLCEX
BTTY
PAPPLE
-1,17%-0,40%-16,60%$ 121,76B$ 2,63B263
11Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
RGT
MIR
-0,01%+0,71%-14,83%$ 119,96B$ 2,69B33
12Made in China
GT
PANDA
OSK
-0,30%+0,14%-14,12%$ 118,48B$ 2,04B31
13Base Native
ETHY
HYBUX
$BOYS
-0,30%-0,01%-4,21%$ 110,95B$ 15,14B479
14Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BTTY
KONA
-0,55%+0,21%-15,60%$ 101,49B$ 1,36B56
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
PYUSD
USDC
-0,27%-0,43%-0,75%$ 78,48B$ 12,74B4
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURAU
USDC
-0,17%-0,23%-0,72%$ 76,12B$ 12,69B10
17Real World Assets (RWA)
ELX
DFI
ALTHEA
+0,09%+0,21%-5,74%$ 61,98B$ 1,96B570
18Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
RYS
SOS
KAON
+0,08%+0,57%-14,74%$ 61,04B$ 4,10B1083
19CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
CLV
ZKL
-3,75%-2,19%-22,68%$ 43,55B$ 4,55B67
20Meme
FREE
BOLT
CATX
+0,51%+1,74%-14,10%$ 29,59B$ 2,74B3465
21Governance
RUBY
JURIS
SWTCH
-4,80%-3,94%-19,23%$ 28,23B$ 3,20B193
22Binance Alpha Spotlight
PALU
TIMI
SWTCH
+8,38%+8,42%-9,69%$ 25,19B$ 2,59B372
23Privacy
PRCY
∅
BCN
-3,28%-2,64%-21,94%$ 23,86B$ 2,42B108
24Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
KONA
ZIX
PAPPLE
-4,06%-2,66%-20,83%$ 20,88B$ 1,34B249
25Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DATA
AUI
SN92
-1,89%-0,94%-19,99%$ 20,45B$ 2,57B1072
26Infrastructure
XCL
BRIDGE
IDLE
-0,21%+0,77%-16,32%$ 19,93B$ 1,77B256
27Tokenized Assets
GLDT
WTMSTR
MRVLX
-0,62%-0,62%-3,30%$ 19,85B$ 332,16M351
28Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0,57%+0,44%+0,61%$ 19,18B$ 77,52M1
29Dog-Themed
$SHARBI
BABYASTEROID
TSHIB
-1,14%+0,36%-17,41%$ 16,85B$ 1,20B382
30Perpetuals
ALT
PERK
DCK
-4,77%-3,67%-21,15%$ 16,75B$ 1,01B87
314chan-Themed
CHAD
GROYP
FSJAL
-1,25%+0,39%-18,83%$ 14,69B$ 1,27B60
32Derivatives
INDY
XFT
PERK
-4,79%-3,42%-21,43%$ 14,59B$ 772,66M95
33Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
BOLT
GARY
-1,18%+0,47%-18,70%$ 12,70B$ 978,83M63
34Privacy Coins
PRCY
∅
BCN
-5,07%-4,35%-24,18%$ 12,24B$ 1,19B39
35Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
TBLLX
-0,15%-0,22%-2,19%$ 10,94B$ 995,52K10
36Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
∅
$THREE
-3,21%-2,52%-25,86%$ 10,78B$ 1,64B87
37Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
VRSC
OCT
+6,42%+7,19%-1,38%$ 9,89B$ 327,55M37
38Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
MUTE
ZERA
-1,82%-0,86%-19,65%$ 9,59B$ 890,91M57
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
K
UNFI
ATA
-1,04%+0,69%-17,13%$ 9,54B$ 2,09B147
40Crypto-backed Stablecoin
HEXDC
ROME
USP
-0,61%-0,78%-4,93%$ 8,59B$ 277,06M65
41Gambling (GambleFi)
LUCKY
POLYFACTS
HUNCH
-2,06%-1,13%-4,37%$ 8,50B$ 138,04M73
42Options
TUNE
TYPUS
DRV
-1,92%-1,01%-4,40%$ 8,17B$ 49,60M17
43Prediction Markets
HUNCH
BODEGA
BLOXWAP
-2,21%-1,31%-4,48%$ 8,15B$ 144,68M43
44Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CLEAR
-2,01%-1,06%-21,11%$ 8,00B$ 828,35M12
45RWA Protocol
TKFG
LBM
ELX
-1,20%-0,52%-15,20%$ 7,90B$ 567,47M72
46DePIN
GNUS
CONDUIT
ALTHEA
-1,66%-1,01%-18,78%$ 7,58B$ 622,65M195
47Quantum-Resistant
QST
QANX
QTC
-5,16%-4,35%-30,37%$ 7,47B$ 1,21B18
48Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SUPR
LSK
-5,32%-4,93%-15,14%$ 7,12B$ 1,49B13
49Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0,57%-0,39%-4,66%$ 6,83B$ 914,97M4
50Launchpad
GLADIUS
ALT
DCK
+22,49%+19,40%-20,64%$ 6,76B$ 414,45M148

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).