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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
RCADE
DUCK
TAKER
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B6992Layer 1 (L1)
RCHV
BDAG
TAKER
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
SOH
OGG
+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)
JKL
VTCN
TAKER
+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
CJPY
USDJ
GYEN
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B2668USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
CASH
ALUSD
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
CJPY
GYEN
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B11010Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
VVS
XSP
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B24811Made in China
PANDA
GT
MDT
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BIT
KONA
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B5514Base Native
QR
KIBSHI
OKAYEG
+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)
BNDL
CORL
MANEKI
+1.37%+1.40%+24.37%$ 72.97B$ 6.79B105318CoinList Launchpad
EFI
RLY
OBOL
-0.74%-0.77%+24.80%$ 65.32B$ 5.83B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
PLANET
STAY
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B64520Privacy
LUMEN
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B12121Governance
CRTS
COLD
GMM
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B19322Meme
REGARD
CAPY
TAMPONS
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B331123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
VVS
XSP
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B24024Perpetuals
OX
PARQ
QTO
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B7925Infrastructure
P0
SYLO
FOAM
-0.76%-0.81%+17.15%$ 22.67B$ 1.97B25226Privacy Coins
DERO
BTCZ
TRIT
+1.04%+1.22%+35.32%$ 22.44B$ 1.47B3827Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
DCOIN
RECORD
-0.30%-0.30%-49.62%$ 22.39B$ 628.12M43428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.42%$ 21.69B$ 2.42M129Derivatives
OX
PARQ
QTO
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B9130Dog-Themed
WISHDOG
ABE
SAIKO
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B36831Binance Alpha Spotlight
CORL
AIXCB
TAKER
+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)
PHOOD
FLETCHER
HERMESOS
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B103135Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
STRK
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
VALENTINE
PUPPIES
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B5437Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B6538YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
VOXEL
CWS
+1.00%+0.87%+28.78%$ 11.64B$ 2.72T14439RWA Protocol
LNDX
RECORD
$QBIT
-1.01%-1.06%+19.74%$ 11.43B$ 1.19B7340Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
LINK
+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)
RDT
RIPS
HUNCH
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M6643Options
DERI
STRIKE
HXRO
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M1744Prediction Markets
PNP
HUNCH
XYRO
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M3745Cross-chain Communication
ACX
SWTCH
OBT
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M5146Oracle
XFUND
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
KUMA
KAON
UFO
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B11849Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
RSUP
THL
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B4250Layer 2 (L2)
ZRC
TORA
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).