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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
UBX
MYRIA
EVR
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
UBX
EVR
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
BC2
EVR
+1.04%+0.90%+2.73%$ 1.34T$ 24.04B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
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
HEXDC
USDJ
CASH
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
HEXDC
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
WPEN
CASH
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
PBX
BBBTC
MYRIA
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24610Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
ORAIX
RABBIT
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DRGN
POWR
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
CKB
GT
MDT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
COMMON
HYBUX
CIK
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMEX
IXFI
ZND
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURR
USDC
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
DCOIN
DAN
PLANET
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DAN
DIVVY
JURIS
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
EAT
FLK
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
HTS
AMBRX
DCOIN
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
VERTEX
VEILNET
SHH
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
ROBOTMONEY
YALA
JURIS
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
BREADCAT
DARK
BUBURRY
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B334924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
ORAIX
RABBIT
+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)
BOOM
LKI
LSM
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
COA
DSLA
UMB
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
K9
NEXUS
DCK
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
ZCL
XLA
NULL
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
YALA
COA
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
PODGE
SUIT
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
K9
DAFI
NEXUS
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
CHAD
HIKI
HOODIE
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RDO
UFI
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
SHH
VEILNET
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ABEL
NAORIS
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
DANZO
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
CTSI
CHESS
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
GRAI
HEXDC
USDJ
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
ODDZ
ITHACA
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
FRIES
HUNCH
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
LTMNER
PALM
TRU
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
XION
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5047DePIN
QBIT
RIZ
$NODE
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
DICE
LKI
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
DIA
RIZ
UMB
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
UFO
TRAVA
MVC
+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 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).