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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.

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#CategoryTop Gainers
201Quest-to-Earn
WURK
CRTR
EARNFI
-2.05%-2.04%-6.72%$ 146.14M$ 2.48M17202Fan Token
VATRENI
PFL
SPFC
-2.74%-2.74%-3.01%$ 143.37M$ 20.27M63203Yearn Ecosystem
XSUSHI
KP3R
YVWETH
-2.03%-2.00%-5.90%$ 143.25M$ 7.95M10204Impossible Finance Launchpad
IDIA
ZFI
WF
-0.79%-0.85%-1.89%$ 141.38M$ 9.13M8205Prediction Market Tools
SLEUTH
PCULE
PM
-16.52%-16.15%-27.72%$ 140.64M$ 23.42M9206NFTFi
ITHEUM
RSTR
BASTR
+3.29%+3.33%-1.59%$ 136.25M$ 31.82M54207Nest Ecosystem
NELIXIR
NALPHA
NOPAL
+0.41%+0.41%+7.37%$ 134.48M--8208Trading Card RWA Platform
READY
COLLECT
CHARRED
-6.65%-6.67%-8.49%$ 132.76M$ 6.53M4209TON Meme
KITO
WAT
DUCK
-0.34%-0.37%-5.44%$ 131.02M$ 13.98M54210Runes
GIZMO
DOG
BRUNE
-1.03%-1.00%-8.88%$ 124.73M$ 919.53K3211Bitcoin Meme
GIZMO
PEPE
DOG
-1.99%-1.96%-9.09%$ 122.02M$ 934.27K4212Energy
RET
EBESS
$BEAM
-3.70%-3.80%+9.33%$ 116.68M$ 69.15M17213Unitas Ecosystem
XGLD
UP
USDU
+0.25%+0.41%-14.39%$ 113.57M$ 9.96M3214Tokenized Real Estate
LEOX
LYP
UBXS
-0.36%-0.35%-0.68%$ 108.46M$ 1.77M23215BRC-20
RATS
SAVM
ORDS
-4.56%-4.53%-7.43%$ 107.67M$ 13.71M9216Zoo-Themed
GLAM
CHEYENNE
PESTO
-3.22%-3.25%-8.49%$ 103.42M$ 14.20M24217Tap to Earn
WURK
DRX
SEED
+0.31%+0.33%-0.63%$ 100.75M$ 13.44M15218Capital Launchpad (Kaito)
LYN
LMTS
BLOCK
-5.45%-5.45%-6.70%$ 99.53M$ 11.13M9219Arcade Games
BALLZ
HEIDRUN
FP
+5.83%+5.87%-12.23%$ 88.83M$ 8.39M31220Layer 3 (L3)
ZKL
WINR
ORBS
+1.97%+2.11%+0.37%$ 88.67M$ 24.09M11221Retail
ROU
THAT
BOTIFY
+0.85%+0.79%+3.92%$ 84.78M$ 7.08M21222Music
AUDIO
NYXC
BRO
-5.93%-5.97%-21.03%$ 80.96M$ 6.20M18223IP
ARIAIP
KIN
WAGMIGAMES
+0.26%+0.27%-0.34%$ 79.77M$ 2.63M10224Clanker Ecosystem
GITBANK
DICKBUTT
REGENT
-5.36%-5.36%-13.11%$ 79.73M$ 3.70M75225DaoMaker Launchpad
ISP
KT
GMM
-0.29%-0.28%-2.77%$ 75.38M$ 8.25M41226Olympus Pro Ecosystem
FOX
THOR
BOND
+9.07%+9.08%-7.26%$ 73.54M$ 4.49M19227Farcaster Ecosystem
FAIR
I
LIKES
-2.29%-2.24%-3.89%$ 72.65M$ 2.59M27228TikTok Meme
SKBDI
RETARDIO
BIGGIE
-3.88%-3.80%-8.39%$ 69.73M$ 11.24M13229Regenerative Finance (ReFi)
DOVU
IXO
SLR
+2.05%+2.06%-4.25%$ 65.75M$ 633.43K17230Legal
HEIR
VAI
ART
-0.09%-0.08%+0.23%$ 65.54M$ 978.84K4231Binance Megadrop
SOLV
LISTA
BB
+8.34%+8.36%+11.49%$ 64.21M$ 25.76M3232Tokenized Commodity Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs)
SLVON
GLDON
AGLD
-0.40%-0.38%--$ 63.57M$ 17.23M6233Charity
LESLIE
GWAR
ASTROID
-2.15%-2.20%-12.83%$ 63.12M$ 1.00M34234E-commerce
CC0COMPANY
KIN
BOTIFY
-0.72%-0.81%-2.75%$ 61.83M$ 2.17M25235Healthcare
FAKT
CARDIO
AIDD
+7.63%+7.65%+5.81%$ 61.67M$ 7.57M17236Tokenized Pre-IPO Stocks
KALSHI
OPENAI
POLYMARKET
-2.71%-2.77%-2.34%$ 60.01M$ 9.08M6237Solana Token-2022
PENGXBT
BTCX
BLIND
-0.03%-0.08%+1.26%$ 58.89M$ 5.31M28238Ansem.io Ecosystem
HBULL
SOLANGELES
BULLSHIT
-17.23%-18.19%-26.55%$ 58.05M$ 12.98M7239Education
SAGE
STKR
XIIID
-4.83%-4.79%-3.70%$ 56.34M$ 3.04M20240Adventure Games
MCHC
UFO
STARL
-1.95%-2.09%+4.92%$ 54.53M$ 21.70M18241Marketing
SVTS
LONG
KOLZ
-10.19%-10.17%-4.49%$ 53.27M$ 3.84M21242Commodity-backed Stablecoin
STT
AUSDT
+2,410.16%+2,410.21%+2,289.16%$ 52.23M$ 8.17K2243Tourism
JAM
TRVL
ADO
-1.73%-1.75%+0.87%$ 50.45M$ 34.40M10244MMO
3ULL
WOC
HAYLORD
-1.08%-1.09%-1.68%$ 48.47M$ 14.99M35245CHF Stablecoin
ZCHF
HCHF
VCHF
-0.05%-0.05%-0.79%$ 48.00M$ 448.43K5246Game Studio
PLAY
GODS
DELABS
+15.41%+15.28%+15.32%$ 46.73M$ 12.55M7247Memorial Themed
HARAMBE
PUPPERS
FRED
-4.56%-4.56%-9.94%$ 45.81M$ 5.67M6248Action Games
RELIC
REVV
WAGMIGAMES
-3.88%-3.87%-6.69%$ 42.39M$ 6.17M48249Augmented Reality
SPH
CUBE
RISE
+2.34%+2.29%+1.32%$ 41.20M$ 1.97M8250Baseline Ecosystem
B
0.00%0.00%+3.53%$ 40.98M$ 2.531

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 capitalize 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).