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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
NEOX
RCADE
DUCK
+0.18%+0.18%+1.16%$ 1.86T$ 31.53B6972Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
EMYC
NEOX
+0.19%+0.19%+1.20%$ 1.83T$ 30.10B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
NEOX
+0.24%+0.23%+1.59%$ 1.33T$ 18.97B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.13%+0.13%+0.59%$ 536.84B$ 45.68B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
KMD
RDD
STBU
+0.20%+0.20%+0.51%$ 426.89B$ 9.77B1186Stablecoins
USC
RAI
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.06%$ 286.92B$ 39.63B2687USD Stablecoin
KDAI
MSUSD
CASH
-0.03%-0.03%+0.12%$ 284.37B$ 39.55B1238Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
USC
-0.07%-0.06%+0.01%$ 273.79B$ 38.62B1109Made in USA
PURPE
BANGCHAIN
MONKO
-0.12%-0.11%-0.14%$ 265.54B$ 13.89B24610Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
CSIX
VOLT
-0.14%-0.14%-0.65%$ 128.05B$ 1.50B24911Made in China
MDT
GT
DF
+0.06%+0.06%-0.91%$ 122.94B$ 1.15B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
SFM
-0.16%-0.16%-1.01%$ 122.24B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
DEW
BIT
IXFI
-0.21%-0.21%-0.93%$ 105.84B$ 671.46M5514Base Native
DRB
KENDU
BONSAICOIN
-0.16%-0.16%+0.36%$ 103.84B$ 10.07B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
EURAU
EURQ
-0.04%-0.03%-0.14%$ 72.56B$ 7.98B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.15%$ 72.05B$ 8.00B417Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
EMYC
NEOX
+3.91%+3.91%+5.10%$ 65.86B$ 2.69B64018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
IRS
VOLT
+0.01%+0.01%+1.93%$ 58.68B$ 2.46B106119CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
OBOL
RLY
+1.00%+1.00%+0.91%$ 52.34B$ 1.92B6820Tokenized Assets
BTGOX
RECORD
STBU
+6.45%+6.45%+7.15%$ 44.44B$ 1.86B42721Privacy
1CLAWAI
SHH
HIBER
-1.18%-1.18%+2.72%$ 31.76B$ 859.55M11522Governance
CRTS
BEND
VOLT
-0.47%-0.48%+1.21%$ 29.70B$ 1.41B19323Meme
FOMOCAT
DARK
CATA
+0.67%+0.67%-0.69%$ 24.97B$ 1.23B329724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
CSIX
VOLT
-0.29%-0.29%+0.84%$ 23.03B$ 880.91M24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.32%+0.31%+0.82%$ 21.60B$ 808.52M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DELU
EVO
WSDM
-0.76%-0.76%+0.61%$ 20.97B$ 1.31B104027Infrastructure
CSIX
SVM
IDLE
-0.40%-0.40%+0.44%$ 19.35B$ 987.31M25328Perpetuals
NEMESIS
QTO
LOGX
-1.19%-1.19%+1.39%$ 17.29B$ 516.66M8029Privacy Coins
XLA
NULL
MARYJ
-1.58%-1.58%+3.15%$ 16.58B$ 257.45M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
SGC
TGT
DGC
+0.18%+0.19%+0.32%$ 15.83B$ 1.24B37131Derivatives
NEMESIS
DAFI
QTO
-1.58%-1.58%+1.40%$ 14.80B$ 419.83M9232Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
CRICKET
SHISA
-0.70%-0.69%-0.68%$ 14.75B$ 405.50M365334chan-Themed
HIKI
LOLGUY
FSJAL
-0.39%-0.38%-0.94%$ 12.82B$ 385.98M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
RADR
-1.93%-1.93%+1.42%$ 11.54B$ 417.01M8235Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+35.38%+35.38%+35.46%$ 11.41B$ 1.64M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
SHRUBIUS
DOGECOIN
-0.40%-0.39%-0.14%$ 10.94B$ 266.69M5737Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
HIBER
SHH
-0.72%-0.73%+3.35%$ 10.80B$ 416.19M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
DG
PUB
-0.09%-0.07%-0.15%$ 9.83B$ 48.86M6639Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
GEEQ
-1.92%-1.92%+2.47%$ 9.62B$ 193.82M1840RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
RECORD
-0.52%-0.52%+4.43%$ 9.55B$ 404.71M7441Options
STRIKE
EXO
LOGX
-0.42%-0.40%+2.44%$ 9.49B$ 31.22M1742Prediction Markets
POLLO
PUB
XYRO
-0.22%-0.20%+2.65%$ 9.47B$ 48.13M4043Chain Abstraction
CYC
BLD
ROUTE
-0.80%-0.81%+4.51%$ 9.30B$ 342.37M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
SQR
SXP
-1.09%-1.08%-3.56%$ 9.04B$ 1.33B14445Cross-chain Communication
JM
ANLOG
JURIS
+0.21%+0.20%+5.67%$ 8.28B$ 330.22M5146x402 Ecosystem
SVM
DICE
REGENT
+0.25%+0.23%+6.29%$ 7.83B$ 267.15M10047Oracle
PLI
SORA
UMB
+0.08%+0.06%+5.96%$ 7.83B$ 355.91M4248Yield Farming
KAON
BEND
UFO
+2.71%+2.70%+3.71%$ 7.19B$ 526.03M11949Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
OZK
CULT
-0.32%-0.32%-1.17%$ 6.87B$ 547.06M10650DePIN
GMRX
DGC
$NODE
-1.83%-1.84%-4.38%$ 6.74B$ 373.72M193

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).