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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
TIG
DOR
DFI
+0.81%+0.90%-1.29%$ 1.71T$ 55.19B5622Layer 1 (L1)
ROOT
DOR
LAX
+0.85%+0.93%-1.23%$ 1.69T$ 54.12B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
GRC
TIG
FIX
+0.57%+0.69%-1.53%$ 1.23T$ 32.90B1254World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
MOVE
B
+0.33%+0.35%-0.98%$ 499.84B$ 85.62B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TAKER
MTRG
GRC
+1.89%+1.92%-0.07%$ 382.38B$ 19.38B1226Stablecoins
YNUSDX
APXUSD
USH
-0.54%-0.37%-0.30%$ 307.84B$ 73.16B2757USD Stablecoin
PXDC
APXUSD
MUSD
-0.65%-0.23%-0.26%$ 301.11B$ 73.08B1288Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURE
SILK
MUSD
-0.55%-0.42%-0.51%$ 290.27B$ 71.72B1149Made in USA
MYTH
MUSIC
CROWN
+1.26%+1.14%+0.55%$ 268.32B$ 26.39B25010Exchange-based Tokens
CHESS
TUNA
SUP
+1.51%+1.66%-0.49%$ 122.57B$ 2.34B25411Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
DRGN
LCX
+0.56%+0.53%-1.68%$ 116.81B$ 1.91B3312Made in China
GT
DF
MDT
+0.36%+0.51%-1.68%$ 115.57B$ 1.69B2813Base Native
TIG
CX
EMP
-0.04%+0.19%+0.55%$ 109.40B$ 18.09B46214Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
KASTA
KONA
+0.98%+0.91%-1.29%$ 99.58B$ 948.06M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
+0.01%+0.06%-0.05%$ 76.70B$ 16.34B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDR
EURE
USDC
-0.07%+0.25%-0.05%$ 74.43B$ 16.26B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
CX
FRAG
DFI
+2.01%+1.96%+2.40%$ 68.80B$ 4.02B105518Real World Assets (RWA)
ELX
VTX
DFI
+0.89%+0.97%-0.24%$ 61.83B$ 36.36B58119CoinList Launchpad
RLY
PIPE
ZKL
+4.27%+3.75%+8.15%$ 50.58B$ 4.83B6920Governance
CHESS
MRLN
NEMESIS
+3.45%+3.55%+0.23%$ 30.42B$ 5.37B19521Privacy
XFT
ZERA
0X0
+2.78%+2.65%-0.61%$ 27.19B$ 1.42B11922Meme
CATWIF
CATX
SKBDI
+1.07%+0.91%-1.09%$ 24.67B$ 21.28B336123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
NEMESIS
TUNA
SNTR
+5.20%+4.61%+3.11%$ 23.86B$ 1.50B24324Binance Alpha Spotlight
NB
MRLN
JOJO
+0.88%+0.35%-0.24%$ 20.74B$ 2.03B37325Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CPX
NSAI
EMP
+0.87%+0.57%+0.15%$ 20.72B$ 1.73B104726Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
VTX
SNDKX
+0.53%+0.77%-0.74%$ 20.68B$ 32.44B36527Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.39%+1.12%+2.56%$ 20.18B$ 60.06M128Infrastructure
ORA
GP
CPX
+3.06%+3.19%+3.42%$ 19.60B$ 1.43B25429Perpetuals
SUP
NEMESIS
AMARA
+6.14%+6.26%+4.06%$ 19.13B$ 1.04B8530Derivatives
AMARA
NEMESIS
XFT
+7.28%+7.00%+4.84%$ 16.76B$ 949.84M9431Dog-Themed
PIBBLE
$KEYDOG
NFD
-0.03%-0.10%-3.98%$ 15.23B$ 854.12M364324chan-Themed
CHUD
DOLAN
OKAYEG
-0.16%-0.24%-4.40%$ 13.17B$ 836.81M5733Privacy Coins
NULL
MWC
MARYJ
+4.33%+3.89%-1.07%$ 13.09B$ 453.02M4234Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
MUSK
GROKIUS
-0.56%-0.66%-4.57%$ 11.29B$ 635.64M6235Gambling (GambleFi)
BETTER
STM
RDT
+2.31%+2.48%+6.51%$ 11.06B$ 60.94M7136Tokenized Treasuries
USDY
USYC
THBILL
+1.05%+1.32%-2.33%$ 11.00B$ 5.39M1037Options
LOGX
ITHACA
STRIKE
+2.49%+2.64%+7.02%$ 10.69B$ 44.79M1638Prediction Markets
XYRO
BETTER
EMP
+2.49%+2.65%+6.84%$ 10.66B$ 64.12M4139Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
XFT
ZERA
+5.17%+4.89%-2.57%$ 10.00B$ 624.88M8540YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CHESS
SXP
UNFI
+0.50%+0.38%+5.19%$ 9.79B$ 1.47B14541Privacy Infrastructure
XFT
ZERA
0X0
+1.06%+1.00%-2.02%$ 9.64B$ 590.64M6142Crypto-backed Stablecoin
KEI
NXUSD
GRAI
-0.06%+0.05%-0.93%$ 8.87B$ 406.67M6343Privacy Blockchain
XGR
WAN
VRSC
-0.99%-1.22%-2.48%$ 8.06B$ 135.86M3744Chain Abstraction
RIVER
PARTI
XION
+0.89%+0.61%-2.80%$ 8.02B$ 511.87M1345RWA Protocol
RECORD
$QBIT
ELX
+1.50%+1.26%-0.69%$ 7.96B$ 3.27B7246Quantum-Resistant
CELL
TDC
NAORIS
+5.83%+5.48%-3.00%$ 7.93B$ 377.61M1847DePIN
OBOT
CONDUIT
WIFI
+0.83%+0.69%-1.46%$ 7.63B$ 612.95M19348Launchpad
ORY
HFUN
AIPAD
-2.63%-3.65%-3.85%$ 7.62B$ 339.29M14649Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
SWAN
ERN
SUPR
-0.64%-0.79%-5.78%$ 7.22B$ 559.95M1450Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
+0.37%+0.58%-0.16%$ 7.01B$ 1.17B4

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).