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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
GRAV
TAKER
DUCK
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B6992Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
TAKER
GRAV
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
KCN
SHIC
NEOX
+0.27%+0.27%+20.55%$ 1.61T$ 33.30B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+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
GRANDMA
BBBTC
RCHV
-0.11%-0.40%+15.52%$ 306.75B$ 33.85B2467Stablecoins
USDZ
MSUSD
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B2668USD Stablecoin
VCRED
MSUSD
HEXDC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
USDZ
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B11010Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
MEX
XSP
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B24811Made in China
GT
HT
MDT
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
MIR
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
IXFI
KONA
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B5514Base Native
DEPLOYER
HYBUX
KIBSHI
+0.42%+0.40%+6.47%$ 110.56B$ 18.30B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURR
+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$ 6.79B105318CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
HMT
BCUT
-0.74%-0.77%+24.80%$ 65.32B$ 5.83B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
$QBIT
NEOX
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B64520Privacy
TRIT
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B12121Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
JURIS
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B19322Meme
HMNG
CAPY
LMEOW
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B331123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
MEX
PARQ
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B24024Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
LOGX
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B7925Infrastructure
SQT
BACK
GRAV
-0.76%-0.81%+17.15%$ 22.67B$ 1.97B25226Privacy Coins
DERO
FIVE
TRIT
+1.04%+1.22%+35.32%$ 22.44B$ 1.47B3827Tokenized Assets
DCOIN
AGRI
WTCOIN
-0.30%-0.30%-49.62%$ 22.39B$ 628.12M43428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.42%$ 21.69B$ 2.42M129Derivatives
HXRO
PARQ
NEXUS
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B9130Dog-Themed
$TILLY
SUKI
BINANCEDOG
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B36831Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
GOUT
TAKER
+1.96%+1.92%+16.29%$ 18.41B$ 1.42B36732Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
RADR
+3.39%+3.35%+53.92%$ 17.77B$ 1.72B83334chan-Themed
FUUU
CHAD
STACY
-1.39%-1.43%+35.02%$ 17.31B$ 1.75B5834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FLETCHER
CLIZA
VIBE
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B103135Quantum-Resistant
NAORIS
GEEQ
QTC
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
DOGECOIN
MARVIN
TSLA
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B5437Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B6538YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
ATA
CWS
+1.00%+0.87%+28.78%$ 11.64B$ 2.72T14439RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
BD/SOL
-1.01%-1.06%+19.74%$ 11.43B$ 1.19B7340Chain Abstraction
XION
ROUTE
CYC
+0.05%-0.01%+22.82%$ 11.42B$ 1.07B1441Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.06%-0.06%-3.07%$ 11.06B$ 3.12M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
ORACLE
JACK
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M6643Options
STRIKE
HXRO
LOGX
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M1744Prediction Markets
XYRO
PUB
ORACLE
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M3745Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
GRAV
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M5146Oracle
GRG
ORA
PLI
-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
KUMA
UFO
VEMP
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B11849Stablecoin Issuer
ELX
RSUP
BUT
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B4250Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
RDO
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).