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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
BDAG
RCADE
DUCK
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B6992Layer 1 (L1)
VTCN
BDAG
RCHV
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
DERO
ZER
TRMP
+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)
PASG
VTCN
JKL
+0.56%+0.54%+23.84%$ 528.65B$ 26.14B1206Made in USA
RCHV
RYOSHI
MAGA
-0.11%-0.40%+15.52%$ 306.75B$ 33.85B2467Stablecoins
GYEN
FXD
IDRT
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B2668USD Stablecoin
CASH
MSUSD
ALUSD
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ALUSD
IDRT
GYEN
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B11010Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
VVS
$H2
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B24811Made in China
HT
GT
MDT
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
MIR
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KASTA
BIT
KONA
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B5514Base Native
SPX6900
BACHI
OKAYEG
+0.42%+0.40%+6.47%$ 110.56B$ 18.30B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDQ
EURI
USDC
+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)
CORL
$H2
PARQ
+1.37%+1.40%+24.37%$ 72.97B$ 6.79B105318CoinList Launchpad
EFI
OCEAN
TEA
-0.74%-0.77%+24.80%$ 65.32B$ 5.83B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
DFI
DCOIN
PLANET
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B64520Privacy
SWOOD
ZKRUNE
1CLAWAI
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B12121Governance
CRTS
COLD
GMM
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B19322Meme
TAMPONS
CAPY
滑る猫
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B331123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
$H2
PARQ
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B24024Perpetuals
TREB
QTO
PARQ
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B7925Infrastructure
COLD
SYLO
FOAM
-0.76%-0.81%+17.15%$ 22.67B$ 1.97B25226Privacy Coins
ZER
TRIT
FIVE
+1.04%+1.22%+35.32%$ 22.44B$ 1.47B3827Tokenized Assets
RECORD
MOONDOGE
DCOIN
-0.30%-0.30%-49.62%$ 22.39B$ 628.12M43428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.42%$ 21.69B$ 2.42M129Derivatives
MCB
PARQ
QTO
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B9130Dog-Themed
WISHDOG
SAIKO
CASHDOG
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B36831Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
CORL
AIXCB
+1.96%+1.92%+16.29%$ 18.41B$ 1.42B36732Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
RADR
CULT
+3.39%+3.35%+53.92%$ 17.77B$ 1.72B83334chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
FSJAL
OKAYEG
-1.39%-1.43%+35.02%$ 17.31B$ 1.75B5834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FLY
BASEMATE
FLETCHER
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B103135Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
NAORIS
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
NCAT
PUPPIES
MARS
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B5437Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B6538YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
LOKA
CWS
+1.00%+0.87%+28.78%$ 11.64B$ 2.72T14439RWA Protocol
RIP
RECORD
$QBIT
-1.01%-1.06%+19.74%$ 11.43B$ 1.19B7340Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
XION
+0.05%-0.01%+22.82%$ 11.42B$ 1.07B1441Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-0.06%-0.06%-3.07%$ 11.06B$ 3.12M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
HUNCH
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M6643Options
DERI
EXO
HEGIC
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M1744Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
XYRO
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M3745Cross-chain Communication
ANLOG
OBT
SWTCH
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M5146Oracle
SWTCH
HAPI
SKEY
-1.75%-1.80%+21.22%$ 9.49B$ 811.79M4247x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
SYRA
NAVEN
-1.51%-1.55%+20.47%$ 9.43B$ 712.93M10248Yield Farming
VERSE
UFO
KUMA
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B11849Stablecoin Issuer
RSUP
FLX
THL
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B4250Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
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).