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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
SHH
DUCK
TAKER
+0.32%+0.28%+22.37%$ 2.28T$ 68.04B6992Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
GRAV
TAKER
+0.33%+0.29%+22.33%$ 2.24T$ 65.15B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
DERO
NEOX
SHIC
+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
BBBTC
ANLOG
-0.11%-0.40%+15.52%$ 306.75B$ 33.85B2467Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRT
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.97%$ 289.70B$ 74.06B2668USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
HEXDC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.94%$ 287.03B$ 73.96B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDZ
IDRT
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.85%$ 276.13B$ 72.85B11010Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
MEX
PAIRS
+0.66%+0.61%+19.20%$ 152.64B$ 4.22B24811Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
+0.25%+0.17%+12.63%$ 138.46B$ 1.82B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SALT
SFM
+0.38%+0.29%+13.19%$ 138.36B$ 2.72T3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
IXFI
KONA
+0.43%+0.35%+15.91%$ 122.68B$ 1.44B5514Base Native
MEL
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)
LOGX
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)
NEOX
RWAI
STAY
-0.47%-0.54%-27.67%$ 47.64B$ 2.50B64520Privacy
1CLAWAI
SHH
RATSPEAK
+0.49%+0.57%+28.18%$ 40.71B$ 3.26B12121Governance
CRTS
GMM
JURIS
+1.63%+1.64%+32.80%$ 39.44B$ 4.63B19322Meme
LMEOW
PTP
PINU
+0.30%+0.26%+35.28%$ 33.78B$ 4.92B331123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
PAIRS
PARQ
+1.82%+1.91%+35.50%$ 31.21B$ 2.91B24024Perpetuals
NEXUS
PARQ
LOGX
+1.60%+1.73%+34.66%$ 23.28B$ 1.41B7925Infrastructure
CSIX
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
AGRI
TSMX
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
ASCEND
NEXUS
PARQ
+1.58%+1.72%+38.22%$ 20.46B$ 1.25B9130Dog-Themed
BINANCEDOG
FORK
SPLASHDOG
-1.30%-1.35%+29.99%$ 19.18B$ 1.44B36831Binance Alpha Spotlight
CORL
GOUT
TAKER
+1.96%+1.92%+16.29%$ 18.41B$ 1.42B36732Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
RADR
CULT
+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)
MA
CLIZA
VIBE
+3.27%+3.22%-21.42%$ 16.48B$ 1.72B103135Quantum-Resistant
STRK
QTC
GEEQ
+3.74%+3.71%+60.29%$ 15.42B$ 1.44B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
TSLA
DOGECOIN
-1.64%-1.72%+32.07%$ 14.45B$ 1.15B5437Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
SHH
1CLAWAI
+0.27%+0.22%+25.15%$ 13.51B$ 1.32B6538YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WOM
GATA
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
USTB
BUIDL
-0.06%-0.06%-3.07%$ 11.06B$ 3.12M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
JACK
DG
-0.56%-0.53%+6.72%$ 10.49B$ 46.82M6643Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.42%-0.39%+7.58%$ 10.21B$ 41.71M1744Prediction Markets
ORACLE
PUB
PNP
-0.59%-0.55%+7.02%$ 10.14B$ 41.64M3745Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
ANLOG
GRAV
-1.54%-1.61%+20.62%$ 9.99B$ 888.74M5146Oracle
ORA
GRG
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
VERSE
UFO
KUMA
+3.19%+3.12%+27.30%$ 9.15B$ 1.74B11849Stablecoin Issuer
THL
ELX
RSUP
+3.37%+3.16%+33.58%$ 8.40B$ 1.97B4250Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
MYRIA
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).