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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
SHIC
SHH
DUCK
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B6992Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
NEOX
SHIC
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
NEOX
SHIC
+0.27%+0.27%+20.55%$ 1.61T$ 33.30B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.52%+0.52%+13.61%$ 609.90B$ 92.05B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
CTSI
VTCN
STRAX
+0.56%+0.54%+23.84%$ 528.65B$ 26.14B1206Made in USA
BBBTC
GRANDMA
ANLOG
-0.11%-0.40%+15.52%$ 306.75B$ 33.85B2467Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRT
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B2668USD Stablecoin
USSD
HEXDC
MSUSD
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDZ
IDRT
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B11010Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
PAIRS
MEX
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B24811Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
BIT
IXFI
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B5514Base Native
KIBSHI
HYBUX
COAT
+0.42%+0.40%+6.47%$ 110.56B$ 18.30B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDC
EURQ
+0.03%+0.03%+2.34%$ 74.25B$ 14.00B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.03%+0.03%+2.36%$ 73.75B$ 13.99B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PARQ
HMNG
PSM
+1.37%+1.40%+24.37%$ 72.97B$ 6.79B105218CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
BCUT
-0.74%-0.77%+24.80%$ 65.32B$ 5.83B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
NEOX
$QBIT
RWAI
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B64520Privacy
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
SHH
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B11821Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
JURIS
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B19322Meme
PTP
PINU
URMOM
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B330123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
PAIRS
PARQ
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B24024Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
OX
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B7925Infrastructure
CSIX
BACK
P0
-0.76%-0.81%+17.15%$ 22.67B$ 1.97B25226Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
BTCZ
+1.04%+1.22%+35.32%$ 22.44B$ 1.47B3827Tokenized Assets
WTCOIN
TSMX
GONDOLA
-0.30%-0.30%-49.62%$ 22.39B$ 628.12M43428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.42%$ 21.69B$ 2.42M129Derivatives
NEXUS
PARQ
OX
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B9130Dog-Themed
$TILLY
CRICKET
SPLASHDOG
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B36731Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
CORL
GOUT
+1.96%+1.92%+16.29%$ 18.41B$ 1.42B36732Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RADR
BOS
+3.39%+3.35%+53.92%$ 17.77B$ 1.72B83334chan-Themed
APUGURL
FUUU
CHAD
-1.39%-1.43%+35.02%$ 17.31B$ 1.75B5834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HAZZA
GAS
HERMESOS
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B103035Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
TDC
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
TSLA
DOGIUS
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B5437Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
SHH
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B6438YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WOM
GATA
CWS
+1.00%+0.87%+28.78%$ 11.64B$ 2.72T14439RWA Protocol
LBM
$QBIT
BD/SOL
-1.01%-1.06%+19.74%$ 11.43B$ 1.19B7340Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+0.05%-0.01%+22.82%$ 11.42B$ 1.07B1441Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.06%-0.06%-3.07%$ 11.06B$ 3.12M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
DG
JACK
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M6643Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M1744Prediction Markets
ORACLE
PNP
PUB
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M3745Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
ANLOG
JURIS
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M5146Oracle
HAPI
GRG
XFUND
-1.75%-1.80%+21.22%$ 9.49B$ 811.79M4247x402 Ecosystem
KHO
SS
NAVEN
-1.51%-1.55%+20.47%$ 9.43B$ 712.93M10248Yield Farming
VERSE
BNSD
UFO
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B11849Stablecoin Issuer
QI
RSUP
ELX
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
SUPR
CULT
+1.85%+1.83%+20.94%$ 8.31B$ 707.76M106

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).