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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
BDAG
MYRIA
5IRE
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
BDAG
5IRE
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
BTCZ
+1.04%+0.90%+2.73%$ 1.34T$ 24.04B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
+1.00%+0.89%+0.96%$ 535.37B$ 57.92B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
KMD
CTSI
+1.53%+1.41%+2.29%$ 424.27B$ 12.88B1206Stablecoins
RAI
GYEN
IDRX
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
BUD
HEXDC
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
GYEN
IDRX
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
MAGA
MYRIA
MIDAS
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24710Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
VERSE
ORAIX
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
POWR
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
HT
MDT
GT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
TOBY
SIDUS
SOLVR
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BMEX
BIT
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDR
EURC
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
OPUL
STAY
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BLTZ
DIVVY
PARQ
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
RLY
BCUT
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
SOCKS
GLDT
BSPX
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
ZKRUNE
SHH
BTCZ
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
CRTS
COLD
ROUTE
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
PRETT
BABYCUPSEY
SERIOUS
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B335024Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
ORAIX
PARQ
+3.28%+2.90%+4.31%$ 23.01B$ 1.21B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.22%+3.21%+2.61%$ 21.64B$ 62.75M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TUA
LKI
SOLVR
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
COLD
DSLA
UTCC
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
NEXUS
OX
PARQ
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
XLA
TRIT
BTCZ
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
JAGER
ULTI
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
TOTAKEKE
KENJI
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
NEXUS
OX
PARQ
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
HIKI
HOODIE
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
CULT
Z
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
THBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
VALENTINE
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
VEILNET
SHH
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CTSI
CHESS
SQR
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
HEXDC
GRAI
RAI
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
ITHACA
LOGX
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
PNP
BETTER
HUNCH
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
BD/SOL
RWAX
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
XION
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
ICX
BRIDGE
ROUTE
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5147DePIN
RIZ
HASHAI
QBIT
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
TRANSLATE
LKI
DICE
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
TRB
BAND
RIZ
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
RLY
+3.17%+3.03%-0.80%$ 6.69B$ 674.26M119

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).