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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
RTM
ZERA
SHIC
+2.46%+2.49%+15.03%$ 2.33T$ 97.42B6972Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
RTM
SHIC
+2.49%+2.51%+14.98%$ 2.30T$ 94.41B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
BIG
SHIC
SHA
+2.83%+2.84%+15.17%$ 1.65T$ 56.08B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.84%+0.85%+5.78%$ 615.01B$ 135.83B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
EQPAY
TAKER
+1.75%+1.77%+11.67%$ 537.87B$ 32.53B1206Made in USA
TANK
PURPE
GRANDMA
+9.08%+9.16%+17.75%$ 334.62B$ 45.01B2487Stablecoins
USDL
MXNB
JPYC
+0.08%+0.07%+0.73%$ 289.92B$ 115.18B2658USD Stablecoin
PXDC
KDAI
USDL
+0.09%+0.08%+0.75%$ 287.28B$ 115.04B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ALUSD
KDAI
MXNB
+0.07%+0.07%+0.80%$ 276.32B$ 113.17B11010Exchange-based Tokens
FER
$H2
VOLT
+0.58%+0.59%+13.32%$ 153.52B$ 4.21B24711Made in China
DF
MDT
GT
+1.12%+1.13%+10.27%$ 140.02B$ 2.04B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
SFM
+0.79%+0.80%+10.33%$ 139.46B$ 2.54B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMX
BIT
LCX
+1.06%+1.07%+12.70%$ 123.99B$ 1.71B5514Base Native
DEPLOYER
OKAYEG
AKUMA
+0.09%+0.10%+4.59%$ 110.67B$ 27.74B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURC
+0.29%+0.29%+1.96%$ 74.47B$ 23.40B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.28%+0.28%+1.99%$ 73.96B$ 23.44B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BNDL
BTCBANK
AUT
-0.06%-0.04%+12.97%$ 72.93B$ 7.05B105418Real World Assets (RWA)
DFI
QUAIN
$QBIT
+49.56%+49.57%+3.51%$ 71.25B$ 2.74B64419CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
TEA
RLY
+5.86%+5.90%+20.19%$ 69.15B$ 7.79B6920Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
RECORD
DCOIN
+103.85%+103.80%+0.01%$ 45.64B$ 1.22B43321Privacy
MARYJ
ZKRUNE
1CLAWAI
+1.34%+1.47%+20.25%$ 41.25B$ 3.00B12222Governance
CAGA
VOLT
COLD
-1.55%-1.55%+15.68%$ 38.83B$ 4.14B19323Meme
ONKEY
ROBN
BATON
-0.43%-0.38%+20.45%$ 33.64B$ 4.21B331724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
$H2
PARQ
VOLT
-1.32%-1.31%+16.74%$ 30.80B$ 2.66B23925Perpetuals
QTO
OX
PARQ
-1.38%-1.37%+14.38%$ 22.96B$ 1.59B7926Infrastructure
DSLA
COLD
UTCC
+1.14%+1.19%+10.46%$ 22.93B$ 2.19B25227Privacy Coins
BLKH
NULL
MARYJ
+1.93%+2.12%+28.62%$ 22.87B$ 1.35B3928Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.98%+3.98%+0.29%$ 22.56B$ 25.97M129Derivatives
QTO
OX
PARQ
-2.23%-2.24%+14.43%$ 20.00B$ 1.38B9130Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
VLADDOG
TOTAKEKE
-0.29%-0.24%+20.39%$ 19.12B$ 1.47B36731Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIMONICA
AIXCB
TAOCAT
+1.17%+1.20%+6.63%$ 18.63B$ 1.63B36632Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
ZERA
CULT
+0.55%+0.76%+41.49%$ 17.87B$ 1.64B82334chan-Themed
OKAYEG
FSJAL
GOOBY
+0.22%+0.26%+24.68%$ 17.34B$ 1.77B5834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MERRYMEN
FLETCHER
KAIRUNE
-0.88%-0.80%-28.09%$ 16.33B$ 1.95B103335Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
QST
+0.06%+0.28%+45.18%$ 15.43B$ 1.30B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
RIZO
VALENTINE
-0.86%-0.81%+21.68%$ 14.33B$ 1.14B5537Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
HIBER
1CLAWAI
+0.65%+0.71%+11.05%$ 13.60B$ 1.09B6638RWA Protocol
RIP
RECORD
$QBIT
+2.26%+2.28%+11.11%$ 11.69B$ 830.47M7339Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
BLD
+1.02%+1.09%+11.96%$ 11.54B$ 929.41M1440YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
AVC
LOKA
-3.31%-3.26%+15.77%$ 11.26B$ 2.69B14441Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
+0.63%+0.58%-2.18%$ 11.13B$ 3.96M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
PUB
TED
HUNCH
+4.84%+4.85%+5.06%$ 11.00B$ 42.23M6743Options
ODDZ
TYPUS
EXO
+5.09%+5.10%+5.76%$ 10.72B$ 55.90M1744Prediction Markets
$BOT
PUB
HUNCH
+4.95%+4.96%+5.30%$ 10.64B$ 39.67M3745Cross-chain Communication
OBT
JM
JURIS
+1.70%+1.73%+11.26%$ 10.16B$ 731.70M5146Oracle
XFUND
PLI
SORA
+2.05%+2.09%+11.79%$ 9.68B$ 1.05B4247x402 Ecosystem
BLORMMY
SYRA
SS
+2.17%+2.20%+11.23%$ 9.64B$ 591.78M10348Yield Farming
ZOO
UFO
KAON
-1.02%-1.02%+18.24%$ 9.06B$ 1.41B11849Layer 2 (L2)
ZRC
CULT
MODE
+3.59%+3.63%+19.01%$ 8.60B$ 886.14M10550Stablecoin Issuer
THL
SOLO
FORTH
-1.76%-1.72%+21.83%$ 8.25B$ 1.60B42

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).