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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
PAW
EVR
+0.72%+0.76%+1.95%$ 1.87T$ 37.75B7082Layer 1 (L1)
INI
PAW
EVR
+0.71%+0.76%+1.96%$ 1.84T$ 36.25B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
SCP
EVR
OGG
+0.96%+1.01%+2.56%$ 1.34T$ 22.80B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.30%+0.33%+0.99%$ 536.28B$ 54.19B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
AKT
VAL
+0.29%+0.32%+1.66%$ 423.19B$ 11.96B1186Stablecoins
MXNE
FXD
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-4.59%$ 287.41B$ 46.62B2737USD Stablecoin
EUSDT
APXUSD
WUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-4.09%$ 284.67B$ 46.53B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
IDRT
GYEN
+0.09%+0.09%-4.08%$ 274.45B$ 45.70B1129Made in USA
$DMP
MYRIA
GRANDMA
+0.02%+0.05%-1.80%$ 266.65B$ 15.93B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
RABBIT
CSIX
-0.55%-0.54%+0.87%$ 125.84B$ 1.70B25611Made in China
SUN
GT
PANDA
-0.03%-0.03%+0.96%$ 120.45B$ 1.07B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
DRGN
MIR
-0.28%-0.27%+0.62%$ 120.16B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
IXFI
-0.21%-0.20%+0.64%$ 104.43B$ 699.11M5514Base Native
CIK
SIDUS
PAW
+0.18%+0.18%-3.00%$ 103.46B$ 11.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
+0.34%+0.34%+0.23%$ 72.83B$ 9.29B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.33%+0.34%-3.38%$ 72.34B$ 9.42B417Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
BTGOX
STAY
+0.76%+0.78%-3.54%$ 62.61B$ 2.57B62718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BLTZ
KAON
$SHARBI
-0.79%-0.78%-6.33%$ 56.45B$ 3.13B106319CoinList Launchpad
GOG
KDA
BCUT
+0.89%+0.93%+0.68%$ 50.51B$ 2.29B6920Tokenized Assets
PNDO
GONDOLA
BTGOX
+1.22%+1.24%+86.85%$ 41.62B$ 1.84B41521Privacy
1CLAWAI
LUMEN
SHH
+0.20%+0.22%+1.42%$ 30.45B$ 973.90M11622Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
-1.44%-1.43%+2.77%$ 28.87B$ 1.49B19423Meme
DARK
PODGE
CATA
-1.30%-1.29%-2.45%$ 24.74B$ 1.37B333324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
RABBIT
CSIX
-2.29%-2.30%+1.63%$ 22.23B$ 1.07B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.01%+1.01%+4.50%$ 21.69B$ 553.65M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LX
DELPHIC
SANDY
-1.01%-1.01%-0.05%$ 20.38B$ 1.24B104927Infrastructure
CSIX
SVM
COA
-0.15%-0.15%+1.62%$ 19.03B$ 1.35B25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
ULTI
ELDE
COA
-0.28%-0.27%+2.34%$ 16.45B$ 1.80B37229Perpetuals
NEXUS
ALT
QTO
-2.47%-2.48%+2.63%$ 16.37B$ 603.35M8030Privacy Coins
GRIN
DRGX
MARYJ
+1.42%+1.45%+3.37%$ 16.01B$ 254.53M3931Dog-Themed
KENJI
$TILLY
PODGE
+0.22%+0.25%-1.64%$ 14.84B$ 649.22M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
QTO
-2.67%-2.67%+3.25%$ 13.93B$ 580.39M92334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
HONK
HIKI
+0.53%+0.56%-0.49%$ 12.91B$ 634.61M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
BOS
CULT
+0.19%+0.23%+5.88%$ 11.73B$ 551.67M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
DOGECOIN
BYTE
+0.95%+0.99%-0.51%$ 10.91B$ 424.50M5936Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
LUMEN
SHH
-1.40%-1.36%-1.49%$ 10.01B$ 496.86M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
RUSH
BAG
+1.18%+1.18%+3.00%$ 9.77B$ 30.08M7038Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
TDC
+0.40%+0.44%+4.23%$ 9.71B$ 202.22M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
SQR
-0.29%-0.28%+2.00%$ 9.34B$ 1.65B14440Options
EXO
ITHACA
TUNE
+1.54%+1.53%+2.83%$ 9.24B$ 23.01M1741Prediction Markets
EMP
FRIES
BLOXWAP
+1.35%+1.35%+2.72%$ 9.19B$ 29.94M3942RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
RWAX
APRA
-0.76%-0.73%-2.53%$ 8.73B$ 410.88M7343Tokenized Treasuries
BUIDL
USDY
USDM1
+0.64%+0.70%-25.62%$ 8.42B$ 708.16K1044Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
CLEAR
-1.44%-1.40%-3.19%$ 8.35B$ 324.00M1445Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
CLEAR
JM
-0.43%-0.40%-0.89%$ 7.35B$ 462.11M5146DePIN
DENT
IOT
$NODE
-0.62%-0.59%+3.58%$ 7.23B$ 371.74M19147Yield Farming
MVC
UFO
KAON
+0.40%+0.42%+8.50%$ 7.08B$ 531.72M12248x402 Ecosystem
SVM
SCRY
DIRA
-1.05%-1.08%-2.92%$ 6.87B$ 217.34M10449Oracle
BAND
SORA
DIA
-0.62%-0.59%-1.65%$ 6.84B$ 233.18M4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
MYRIA
CULT
+1.44%+1.45%+3.84%$ 6.83B$ 338.50M108

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).