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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
DERO
COLLAT
SYND
+0.30%+1.06%-1.29%$ 1.83T$ 49.61B5642Layer 1 (L1)
EMYC
COLLAT
KCN
+0.36%+1.11%-1.10%$ 1.81T$ 48.77B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
LAX
DERO
KCN
+0.45%+1.18%-0.77%$ 1.32T$ 27.06B1254World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
SEI
+0.08%+0.49%-0.48%$ 520.16B$ 75.92B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
STRAX
GRC
HASH
+0.22%+0.98%-1.48%$ 404.80B$ 19.78B1226Stablecoins
MSUSD
USDZ
GYEN
0.00%+0.03%+0.20%$ 310.27B$ 61.49B2787USD Stablecoin
ROME
MSUSD
USDZ
-0.02%+0.02%+0.13%$ 303.29B$ 61.38B1298Fiat-backed Stablecoin
AXCNH
SUSD
GYEN
-0.11%-0.16%-0.02%$ 292.66B$ 60.02B1169Made in USA
L1
ANLOG
MUSIC
-0.85%-0.09%-2.68%$ 277.27B$ 19.72B25210Exchange-based Tokens
SPECTRA
SWTH
PEAR
+0.05%+0.58%-2.55%$ 128.69B$ 2.22B26011Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
MIR
MANA
+0.97%+1.39%-0.52%$ 123.78B$ 1.77B3312Made in China
OSK
PANDA
GT
+0.85%+1.28%-0.49%$ 122.28B$ 1.45B3013Base Native
OKAYEG
CX
SYND
-0.14%+0.07%-0.38%$ 110.86B$ 12.89B46914Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
ZND
SOLCEX
+0.54%+1.02%-1.65%$ 105.40B$ 836.46M5615GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.57%-0.55%-0.35%$ 77.39B$ 11.29B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDR
USDC
-0.55%-0.53%-0.37%$ 75.11B$ 11.30B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ETHOS
AARK
CYDX
+1.64%+3.45%+1.14%$ 69.40B$ 3.88B106818Real World Assets (RWA)
EMYC
COLLAT
AGRI
-0.72%-0.06%-1.58%$ 63.60B$ 36.01B57919CoinList Launchpad
KDA
FLIP
MASA
-1.89%-0.78%-1.47%$ 49.50B$ 3.48B6920Governance
ROBOTMONEY
IGRA
BOND
-0.92%+0.16%-4.80%$ 32.07B$ 2.57B19621Meme
JOOBI
BM
CATX
-0.55%+0.27%-3.19%$ 29.64B$ 22.08B336622Privacy
MWC
DERO
MARYJ
-0.20%+0.85%-4.06%$ 29.16B$ 1.57B11423Binance Alpha Spotlight
VITA
CORL
MAIGA
-2.38%+1.25%+1.25%$ 24.95B$ 1.92B37324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SPECTRA
SWTH
PEAR
-1.40%-0.57%-6.11%$ 24.14B$ 1.49B24725Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CONDUIT
SN16
SUIDEPIN
-0.87%+0.38%-3.36%$ 21.96B$ 1.99B106526Tokenized Assets
MARAX
MDOGAI
AGRI
+0.02%+0.17%+2.97%$ 21.12B$ 34.80B36127Infrastructure
BRIDGE
SYND
FLKR
-0.41%+0.75%-1.92%$ 20.24B$ 1.37B25428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.13%+0.58%+1.95%$ 19.70B$ 15.49M129Perpetuals
RAILS
PEAR
AARK
-1.54%-0.88%-7.28%$ 19.17B$ 1.02B8730Dog-Themed
SAIKO
JINDO
SHIBEUS
-0.70%+0.12%-4.40%$ 17.09B$ 678.23M37331Derivatives
RAILS
AARK
CYDX
-0.89%-0.15%-7.10%$ 16.74B$ 848.63M95324chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
GROYP
OKAYEG
-0.48%+0.49%-4.34%$ 14.98B$ 647.23M5933Privacy Coins
MWC
DERO
MARYJ
+0.69%+1.79%-5.82%$ 14.05B$ 496.95M4134Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
MARVIN
MELON
-0.65%+0.17%-4.32%$ 12.81B$ 480.59M6335Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
FIUSD
USDY
-0.52%-0.66%-0.40%$ 11.22B$ 3.03M1036Zero Knowledge (ZK)
WPAY
RDO
$THREE
-1.32%-0.02%-8.07%$ 11.14B$ 663.34M8537Gambling (GambleFi)
STM
BCP
BAG
+10.67%+10.94%+9.26%$ 10.49B$ 51.71M6938Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
OCT
PARALOOM
-0.81%+0.31%-2.20%$ 10.37B$ 609.85M5839Options
RBN
TYPUS
TUNE
+11.10%+11.37%+9.44%$ 10.09B$ 41.22M1640Prediction Markets
REP
BODEGA
XYRO
+11.24%+11.45%+9.66%$ 10.08B$ 61.40M4141YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
OOE
RDNT
SXP
+0.18%+1.53%-4.39%$ 9.88B$ 1.76B14742Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NXUSD
SUSD
ROME
+4.60%+4.61%+5.74%$ 9.02B$ 201.64M6443Chain Abstraction
RIVER
PARTI
VERONA
-1.00%+0.22%-2.07%$ 8.76B$ 517.57M1244Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QST
NAORIS
+0.24%+1.69%-8.21%$ 8.70B$ 415.06M1845RWA Protocol
ELX
COLLAT
AGRI
-0.58%+0.75%-0.97%$ 8.51B$ 469.04M7246Privacy Blockchain
WAN
DERO
OCT
-1.36%-0.84%-7.51%$ 8.47B$ 127.78M3647Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
ERN
MODE
GSWIFT
-0.29%+1.46%-1.45%$ 8.35B$ 586.37M1448Launchpad
TUNA
LOCK
APAD
-5.94%+2.73%+16.42%$ 8.19B$ 335.60M14849DePIN
WIFI
CONDUIT
SUIDEPIN
-0.99%-0.01%-4.49%$ 8.06B$ 722.90M19450Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.39%-0.26%+1.08%$ 7.21B$ 1.40B4

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).