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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
SHIC
BTCZ
MYRIA
+2.46%+2.49%+15.03%$ 2.33T$ 97.42B6972Layer 1 (L1)
RTM
BDAG
SHIC
+2.49%+2.51%+14.98%$ 2.30T$ 94.41B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
AION
SHIC
BTCZ
+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)
GRC
AION
TOMI
+1.75%+1.77%+11.67%$ 537.87B$ 32.53B1206Made in USA
FREGO
MYRIA
PURPE
+9.08%+9.16%+17.75%$ 334.62B$ 45.01B2487Stablecoins
JPYC
MXNB
IDRX
+0.08%+0.07%+0.73%$ 289.92B$ 115.18B2658USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HEXDC
USDL
+0.09%+0.08%+0.75%$ 287.28B$ 115.04B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
MXNB
IDRX
+0.07%+0.07%+0.80%$ 276.32B$ 113.17B11010Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
PTF
UTYAB
+0.58%+0.59%+13.32%$ 153.52B$ 4.21B24711Made in China
CKB
PANDA
MDT
+1.12%+1.13%+10.27%$ 140.02B$ 2.04B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
LCX
+0.79%+0.80%+10.33%$ 139.46B$ 2.54B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
ZND
BIT
+1.06%+1.07%+12.70%$ 123.99B$ 1.71B5514Base Native
BARRY
TIMI
AKUMA
+0.09%+0.10%+4.59%$ 110.67B$ 27.74B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDR
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)
UTYAB
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
OCEAN
TEA
FLIP
+5.86%+5.90%+20.19%$ 69.15B$ 7.79B6920Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
RECORD
DCOIN
+103.85%+103.80%+0.01%$ 45.64B$ 1.22B43321Privacy
ZKRUNE
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+1.34%+1.47%+20.25%$ 41.25B$ 3.00B12222Governance
CRTS
COLD
CAGA
-1.55%-1.55%+15.68%$ 38.83B$ 4.14B19323Meme
MEEP
DIH
HOOD
-0.43%-0.38%+20.45%$ 33.64B$ 4.21B331724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
UTYAB
PTF
-1.32%-1.31%+16.74%$ 30.80B$ 2.66B23925Perpetuals
OX
QTO
PARQ
-1.38%-1.37%+14.38%$ 22.96B$ 1.59B7926Infrastructure
COLD
KIP
SYLO
+1.14%+1.19%+10.46%$ 22.93B$ 2.19B25227Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
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
OX
QTO
PARQ
-2.23%-2.24%+14.43%$ 20.00B$ 1.38B9130Dog-Themed
FLOKICASH
VLADDOG
TOTAKEKE
-0.29%-0.24%+20.39%$ 19.12B$ 1.47B36731Binance Alpha Spotlight
EVAN
ELDE
TAOCAT
+1.17%+1.20%+6.63%$ 18.63B$ 1.63B36632Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ZERA
ZRC
+0.55%+0.76%+41.49%$ 17.87B$ 1.64B82334chan-Themed
$DOD
HOODIE
GOOBY
+0.22%+0.26%+24.68%$ 17.34B$ 1.77B5834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
XTAL
FLETCHER
-0.88%-0.80%-28.09%$ 16.33B$ 1.95B103335Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
GEEQ
+0.06%+0.28%+45.18%$ 15.43B$ 1.30B1836Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
RIZO
GROKIUS
-0.86%-0.81%+21.68%$ 14.33B$ 1.14B5537Privacy Infrastructure
MIND
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
BLD
CYC
DG
+1.02%+1.09%+11.96%$ 11.54B$ 929.41M1440YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
AVC
FIO
-3.31%-3.26%+15.77%$ 11.26B$ 2.69B14441Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
+0.63%+0.58%-2.18%$ 11.13B$ 3.96M1042Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
RIPS
HUNCH
+4.84%+4.85%+5.06%$ 11.00B$ 42.23M6743Options
ODDZ
EXO
ATM
+5.09%+5.10%+5.76%$ 10.72B$ 55.90M1744Prediction Markets
POLK
EMP
HUNCH
+4.95%+4.96%+5.30%$ 10.64B$ 39.67M3745Cross-chain Communication
OBT
JURIS
JM
+1.70%+1.73%+11.26%$ 10.16B$ 731.70M5146Oracle
UFI
ORA
RIZ
+2.05%+2.09%+11.79%$ 9.68B$ 1.05B4247x402 Ecosystem
SVM
SYRA
NAVEN
+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
MYRIA
MODE
+3.59%+3.63%+19.01%$ 8.60B$ 886.14M10550Stablecoin Issuer
THL
FORTH
SOLO
-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).