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
GRAV
TAKER
DUCK
+0,32%+0,28%+22,37%$ 2,28T$ 68,04B699
2Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
TAKER
GRAV
+0,33%+0,29%+22,33%$ 2,24T$ 65,15B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
NEOX
OGG
+0,27%+0,27%+20,55%$ 1,61T$ 33,30B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
ENA
+0,52%+0,52%+13,61%$ 609,90B$ 92,05B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
TAKER
SWINGBY
+0,56%+0,54%+23,84%$ 528,65B$ 26,14B120
6Made in USA
MYRIA
RCHV
RYOSHI
-0,11%-0,40%+15,52%$ 306,75B$ 33,85B246
7Stablecoins
FXD
USDSM
GRAI
+0,02%+0,02%+0,97%$ 289,70B$ 74,06B266
8USD Stablecoin
DOC
MSUSD
USDH
+0,03%+0,03%+0,94%$ 287,03B$ 73,96B123
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
USDSM
USDZ
+0,02%+0,02%+0,85%$ 276,13B$ 72,85B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
VVS
MEX
+0,66%+0,61%+19,20%$ 152,64B$ 4,22B248
11Made in China
CKB
HT
GT
+0,25%+0,17%+12,63%$ 138,46B$ 1,82B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+0,38%+0,29%+13,19%$ 138,36B$ 2,72T33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KRRX
BIT
KONA
+0,43%+0,35%+15,91%$ 122,68B$ 1,44B55
14Base Native
OKAYEG
HYBUX
KIBSHI
+0,42%+0,40%+6,47%$ 110,56B$ 18,30B453
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDC
USDQ
+0,03%+0,03%+2,34%$ 74,25B$ 14,00B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
USAT
+0,03%+0,03%+2,36%$ 73,75B$ 13,99B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PARQ
CORL
LOGX
+1,37%+1,40%+24,37%$ 72,97B$ 6,79B1053
18CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
RLY
BDXN
-0,74%-0,77%+24,80%$ 65,32B$ 5,83B69
19Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
NEOX
$QBIT
-0,47%-0,54%-27,67%$ 47,64B$ 2,50B645
20Privacy
TRIT
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0,49%+0,57%+28,18%$ 40,71B$ 3,26B121
21Governance
VEMP
GMM
ROBOTMONEY
+1,63%+1,64%+32,80%$ 39,44B$ 4,63B193
22Meme
COK
CAPY
LMEOW
+0,30%+0,26%+35,28%$ 33,78B$ 4,92B3311
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
VVS
PARQ
+1,82%+1,91%+35,50%$ 31,21B$ 2,91B240
24Perpetuals
OX
PARQ
LOGX
+1,60%+1,73%+34,66%$ 23,28B$ 1,41B79
25Infrastructure
P0
KIP
GRAV
-0,76%-0,81%+17,15%$ 22,67B$ 1,97B252
26Privacy Coins
BTCZ
FIVE
TRIT
+1,04%+1,22%+35,32%$ 22,44B$ 1,47B38
27Tokenized Assets
AGRI
DCOIN
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
QTO
OX
PARQ
+1,58%+1,72%+38,22%$ 20,46B$ 1,25B91
30Dog-Themed
BINANCEDOG
ABE
$TILLY
-1,30%-1,35%+29,99%$ 19,18B$ 1,44B368
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
CORL
TAKER
+1,96%+1,92%+16,29%$ 18,41B$ 1,42B367
32Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
CULT
RADR
+3,39%+3,35%+53,92%$ 17,77B$ 1,72B83
334chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
OKAYEG
CHAD
-1,39%-1,43%+35,02%$ 17,31B$ 1,75B58
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FLETCHER
OSO
GAS
+3,27%+3,22%-21,42%$ 16,48B$ 1,72B1031
35Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
AME
+3,74%+3,71%+60,29%$ 15,42B$ 1,44B18
36Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
MARVIN
PUPPIES
-1,64%-1,72%+32,07%$ 14,45B$ 1,15B54
37Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0,27%+0,22%+25,15%$ 13,51B$ 1,32B65
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
WOM
CWS
+1,00%+0,87%+28,78%$ 11,64B$ 2,72T144
39RWA Protocol
AGRI
LBM
$QBIT
-1,01%-1,06%+19,74%$ 11,43B$ 1,19B73
40Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
ROUTE
+0,05%-0,01%+22,82%$ 11,42B$ 1,07B14
41Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
USDY
USYC
-0,06%-0,06%-3,07%$ 11,06B$ 3,12M10
42Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
HUNCH
-0,56%-0,53%+6,72%$ 10,49B$ 46,82M66
43Options
STRIKE
HXRO
LOGX
-0,42%-0,39%+7,58%$ 10,21B$ 41,71M17
44Prediction Markets
XYRO
HUNCH
PNP
-0,59%-0,55%+7,02%$ 10,14B$ 41,64M37
45Cross-chain Communication
ANLOG
GRAV
JURIS
-1,54%-1,61%+20,62%$ 9,99B$ 888,74M51
46Oracle
PLI
GRG
HAPI
-1,75%-1,80%+21,22%$ 9,49B$ 811,79M42
47x402 Ecosystem
WACH
NAVEN
MIROSHARK
-1,51%-1,55%+20,47%$ 9,43B$ 712,93M102
48Yield Farming
BNSD
UFO
VEMP
+3,19%+3,12%+27,30%$ 9,15B$ 1,74B118
49Stablecoin Issuer
BUT
RSUP
FORTH
+3,37%+3,16%+33,58%$ 8,40B$ 1,97B42
50Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
CULT
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).