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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
AION
EVR
PAW
+0.06%+0.05%+1.54%$ 1.87T$ 23.66B7082Layer 1 (L1)
TAKER
PAW
EVR
+0.07%+0.06%+1.55%$ 1.85T$ 22.34B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
EVR
AION
+0.10%+0.09%+1.64%$ 1.34T$ 14.28B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.03%-0.03%+1.21%$ 536.51B$ 33.14B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
AION
TAKER
0.00%-0.01%+2.18%$ 426.99B$ 7.25B1196Stablecoins
PMUSD
RAI
SILK
+0.02%+0.03%-4.81%$ 287.16B$ 28.81B2737USD Stablecoin
IUSD
MSUSD
EUSD
+0.02%+0.03%-4.27%$ 284.47B$ 28.76B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
GYEN
SILK
+0.01%+0.02%-4.32%$ 274.21B$ 28.13B1129Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
GRANDMA
+0.01%-0.02%-8.85%$ 247.62B$ 9.08B24710Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
VOLT
SHDX
-0.05%-0.04%+1.00%$ 127.91B$ 1.60B25611Made in China
HT
PANDA
DF
+0.14%+0.14%+1.46%$ 122.66B$ 1.05B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
DRGN
SFM
+0.05%+0.05%+1.06%$ 122.30B$ 1.05B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
BMEX
IXFI
0.00%+0.00%+0.87%$ 106.18B$ 690.12M5514Base Native
HOGE
HYBUX
PAW
-0.06%-0.05%-3.07%$ 103.71B$ 6.54B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURC
+0.04%+0.04%-0.04%$ 72.89B$ 4.97B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.03%+0.04%-3.65%$ 72.39B$ 4.98B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LIFE
YALA
VOLT
-0.42%-0.43%-6.09%$ 56.72B$ 2.52B106518CoinList Launchpad
GOG
EAT
KDA
+0.99%+0.94%+3.84%$ 52.44B$ 1.88B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
GONDOLA
BD/SOL
-0.47%-0.51%-37.64%$ 40.50B$ 1.06B62720Privacy
ANCHAT
SHH
VERTEX
+0.82%+0.78%+2.81%$ 30.88B$ 835.00M11621Governance
YALA
COLD
VOLT
-0.70%-0.70%+1.02%$ 28.98B$ 1.22B19422Meme
BUBURRY
WUKONG
DARK
+0.51%+0.48%+0.24%$ 25.33B$ 2.27B331223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
VOLT
SHDX
-0.09%-0.08%+1.37%$ 22.59B$ 958.32M24624Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+0.65%$ 21.10B$ 3.82M125Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
CMEM
SKAI
-0.86%-0.91%+2.91%$ 20.65B$ 1.24B105126Tokenized Assets
PNDO
RECORD
GONDOLA
-0.41%-0.43%-55.24%$ 19.49B$ 409.30M41427Infrastructure
COA
COLD
UTCC
-1.06%-1.09%+3.54%$ 19.13B$ 1.23B25728Binance Alpha Spotlight
CORL
COA
YALA
-0.62%-0.62%+7.14%$ 16.68B$ 1.48B37329Perpetuals
QTO
OX
PARQ
-1.13%-1.11%+0.35%$ 16.48B$ 459.38M8030Privacy Coins
DERO
TRIT
XLA
+2.42%+2.39%+4.81%$ 16.38B$ 294.98M3931Dog-Themed
SUIT
NASDOG
CASHDOG
-0.40%-0.44%-1.32%$ 14.88B$ 499.51M36832Derivatives
OX
DAFI
PARQ
-1.70%-1.68%+0.08%$ 13.97B$ 334.81M92334chan-Themed
FSJAL
HOODIE
OGGIE
-0.60%-0.63%+0.09%$ 12.95B$ 475.46M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
RADR
BOS
+0.22%+0.16%+2.62%$ 11.80B$ 497.89M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
RIZO
DOGECOIN
-0.93%-0.95%-0.22%$ 10.88B$ 307.19M5936Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
VERTEX
SHH
-0.73%-0.80%+0.54%$ 10.07B$ 367.06M6337Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
GEEQ
-0.03%-0.10%+0.05%$ 9.71B$ 211.40M1838Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
DG
BALL
-0.77%-0.77%+4.13%$ 9.68B$ 40.17M6939YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
CTSI
WOM
-1.04%-1.06%+2.14%$ 9.43B$ 1.36B14540Options
RBN
EXO
LOGX
-1.01%-1.01%+3.84%$ 9.11B$ 30.75M1741Prediction Markets
ORACLE
FRIES
PUB
-0.87%-0.87%+3.96%$ 9.08B$ 37.34M3942RWA Protocol
TRU
RECORD
BD/SOL
-0.98%-1.08%+0.09%$ 8.76B$ 322.37M7343Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.04%-0.02%-25.87%$ 8.42B$ 1.18M1044Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
XION
-1.22%-1.30%-1.05%$ 8.39B$ 254.39M1445DePIN
AIDD
RIZ
$NODE
-1.00%-1.01%+6.45%$ 7.39B$ 382.80M19146Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
CLEAR
JM
-1.16%-1.22%+1.38%$ 7.38B$ 276.96M5147Yield Farming
VERSE
TRAVA
MVC
+0.61%+0.65%+10.31%$ 7.16B$ 481.82M12248Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
MYRIA
-0.88%-0.82%+5.25%$ 6.97B$ 347.39M10849Oracle
XFUND
SORA
RIZ
-0.85%-0.93%+1.92%$ 6.91B$ 223.91M4250x402 Ecosystem
LKI
MIROSHARK
SCRY
-0.99%-1.06%+1.53%$ 6.89B$ 183.19M105

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).