Crypto Categories

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
SHH
DUCK
TAKER
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B699
2Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
GRAV
TAKER
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
KCN
NEOX
SHIC
+0.27%+0.27%+20.55%$ 1.61T$ 33.30B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.52%+0.52%+13.61%$ 609.90B$ 92.05B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
VTCN
TAKER
+0.56%+0.54%+23.84%$ 528.65B$ 26.14B120
6Made in USA
RCHV
BBBTC
ANLOG
-0.11%-0.40%+15.52%$ 306.75B$ 33.85B246
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B266
8USD Stablecoin
VCRED
MSUSD
HEXDC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B123
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDZ
IDRX
IDRT
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
PAIRS
CSIX
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B248
11Made in China
SUN
MDT
HT
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
SALT
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
IXFI
KONA
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B55
14Base Native
DEPLOYER
HYBUX
KIBSHI
+0.42%+0.40%+6.47%$ 110.56B$ 18.30B453
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURR
+0.03%+0.03%+2.34%$ 74.25B$ 14.00B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.03%+0.03%+2.36%$ 73.75B$ 13.99B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOGX
HMNG
PSM
+1.37%+1.40%+24.37%$ 72.97B$ 6.79B1053
18CoinList Launchpad
HMT
TEA
BCUT
-0.74%-0.77%+24.80%$ 65.32B$ 5.83B69
19Real World Assets (RWA)
NEOX
RWAI
STAY
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B645
20Privacy
RATSPEAK
SHH
1CLAWAI
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B121
21Governance
PPAY
CRTS
GMM
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B193
22Meme
PINU
FM
PUPPERS
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B3311
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
PARQ
PAIRS
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B240
24Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
LOGX
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B79
25Infrastructure
CSIX
BACK
GRAV
-0.76%-0.81%+17.15%$ 22.67B$ 1.97B252
26Privacy Coins
DERO
FIVE
TRIT
+1.04%+1.22%+35.32%$ 22.44B$ 1.47B38
27Tokenized Assets
AGRI
TSMX
WTCOIN
-0.30%-0.30%-49.62%$ 22.39B$ 628.12M434
28Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.42%$ 21.69B$ 2.42M1
29Derivatives
VELAR
NEXUS
PARQ
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B91
30Dog-Themed
BINANCEDOG
FORK
SPLASHDOG
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B368
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
CORL
GOUT
TAKER
+1.96%+1.92%+16.29%$ 18.41B$ 1.42B367
32Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
RADR
+3.39%+3.35%+53.92%$ 17.77B$ 1.72B83
334chan-Themed
FUUU
CHAD
STACY
-1.39%-1.43%+35.02%$ 17.31B$ 1.75B58
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MA
CLIZA
VIBE
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B1031
35Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
QTC
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B18
36Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
TSLA
DOGECOIN
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B54
37Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
SHH
1CLAWAI
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B65
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GATA
ATA
CWS
+1.00%+0.87%+28.78%$ 11.64B$ 2.72T144
39RWA Protocol
LNDX
$QBIT
BD/SOL
-1.01%-1.06%+19.74%$ 11.43B$ 1.19B73
40Chain Abstraction
XION
ROUTE
CYC
+0.05%-0.01%+22.82%$ 11.42B$ 1.07B14
41Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.06%-0.06%-3.07%$ 11.06B$ 3.12M10
42Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
JACK
DG
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M66
43Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M17
44Prediction Markets
ORACLE
PUB
PNP
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M37
45Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
ANLOG
GRAV
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M51
46Oracle
ORA
GRG
PLI
-1.75%-1.80%+21.22%$ 9.49B$ 811.79M42
47x402 Ecosystem
KHO
SS
NAVEN
-1.51%-1.55%+20.47%$ 9.43B$ 712.93M102
48Yield Farming
TRAVA
UFO
KUMA
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B118
49Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
RSUP
ELX
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B42
50Layer 2 (L2)
OZK
RDO
MYRIA
+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).