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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.

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BTCZ
RCHV
RXD
-0.27%-0.24%+2.86%$ 2.51T$ 80.28B6922Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
RCHV
RXD
-0.32%-0.29%+2.78%$ 2.47T$ 76.16B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
RXD
-0.78%-0.74%+2.93%$ 1.76T$ 39.55B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.18%+0.20%+0.42%$ 649.81B$ 107.59B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
JKL
TOMI
+0.62%+0.63%+1.12%$ 597.79B$ 29.18B1156Made in USA
MYRIA
RCHV
RXD
+2.04%+2.06%+6.86%$ 389.17B$ 46.98B2427Stablecoins
PMUSD
MSUSD
IDRX
+0.05%+0.05%+0.60%$ 292.51B$ 91.21B2738USD Stablecoin
BYUSD
MSUSD
BUD
+0.19%+0.20%+0.70%$ 290.18B$ 91.12B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
IDRX
MUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.55%$ 278.29B$ 89.88B11010Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
VVS
FER
+0.45%+0.47%-0.02%$ 172.01B$ 4.80B24011Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
DRGN
LCX
+0.19%+0.20%+0.34%$ 152.61B$ 3.94B3312Made in China
PANDA
MAN
GT
-0.19%-0.18%-0.45%$ 149.50B$ 1.82B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
LCX
-0.10%-0.08%-0.19%$ 134.35B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
COMMON
HYBUX
HOGE
+1.32%+1.33%+3.08%$ 117.95B$ 23.75B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HOGE
ZIX
VAULT
+3.35%+3.36%+3.04%$ 87.84B$ 8.61B103516CoinList Launchpad
XZK
OBOL
KDA
+3.97%+3.98%+8.92%$ 86.98B$ 9.45B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.45%$ 76.08B$ 19.45B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.46%$ 75.56B$ 19.48B419Real World Assets (RWA)
MRKX
NFLXX
STAY
+1.26%+1.30%+5.19%$ 75.45B$ 4.08B77420Privacy
ZERA
PARALOOM
BTCZ
+1.48%+1.51%+4.72%$ 63.50B$ 5.03B11421Governance
CAGA
COLD
BOS
+5.25%+5.27%+6.81%$ 52.43B$ 5.85B19522Tokenized Assets
APPX
NFLXX
MRKX
+0.18%+0.18%+1.66%$ 46.91B$ 1.34B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
FER
VVS
ZIX
+2.20%+2.23%+0.23%$ 39.32B$ 3.55B23724Privacy Coins
GRIN
SAL
BTCZ
-0.74%-0.72%-0.44%$ 37.28B$ 1.26B3925Meme
HATCHER
GRAMMING
WUD
+2.29%+2.28%+2.77%$ 36.58B$ 3.51B312326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
BOS
CULT
+0.37%+0.38%+0.65%$ 30.49B$ 1.80B8127Infrastructure
DSLA
GMRT
COLD
+4.32%+4.45%+13.47%$ 28.75B$ 3.36B25028Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
QANX
-0.08%-0.06%+0.18%$ 27.72B$ 1.25B2029Perpetuals
PEAR
QTO
LOGX
+1.09%+1.13%-1.24%$ 27.66B$ 1.74B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
STAY
HATCHER
ETHR
+4.46%+4.48%+9.62%$ 25.34B$ 3.87B98831Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
COMMON
TAOCAT
+6.04%+6.02%+9.99%$ 25.15B$ 2.17B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.22%+0.21%+4.37%$ 23.77B$ 23.81M133Derivatives
ASCEND
BOND
QTO
+0.35%+0.39%-1.82%$ 23.60B$ 1.37B8834Dog-Themed
BYTE
HOGE
ANAGO
+2.23%+2.24%+10.30%$ 20.64B$ 1.61B36435Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
ZERA
PARALOOM
+5.74%+5.76%+10.49%$ 19.63B$ 2.85B61364chan-Themed
HOODIE
DICKBUTT
OKAYEG
+2.33%+2.34%+10.69%$ 18.70B$ 1.71B5437Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
LINK
+6.56%+6.59%+12.64%$ 17.14B$ 2.62B1438Yield Farming
MDAO
VERSE
KUMA
+10.20%+10.22%+17.46%$ 15.95B$ 2.03B11239YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
WOM
CWS
+7.30%+7.25%+13.58%$ 15.64B$ 4.39B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
RIZO
BYTE
+2.36%+2.37%+11.32%$ 15.47B$ 1.25B5341RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
RWAX
COLLAT
+5.62%+5.65%+12.65%$ 14.46B$ 1.73B7242Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
REACT
CSWAP
+5.70%+5.77%+11.49%$ 12.34B$ 1.17B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BLACK
FER
VVS
+4.72%+4.73%+3.83%$ 11.84B$ 1.78B6044Oracle
BAND
RIZ
HAPI
+6.18%+6.25%+11.21%$ 11.69B$ 1.29B4145x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+5.88%+5.95%+11.06%$ 11.58B$ 1.07B10346Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
CULT
+2.14%+2.11%+4.23%$ 11.17B$ 1.34B10447DePIN
SQT
RCHV
IOT
+4.51%+4.50%+13.52%$ 10.99B$ 1.19B19048Stablecoin Issuer
HBB
FLX
SOLO
+6.76%+6.73%+7.74%$ 9.83B$ 1.67B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.25%-0.22%-1.74%$ 9.54B$ 6.08M1150Binance Launchpool
NTRN
RDNT
ATA
+11.37%+11.29%+20.53%$ 9.35B$ 3.54B57

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).