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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
RTM
EROL
TAKER
-0.31%-0.31%-1.49%$ 1.84T$ 36.43B7072Layer 1 (L1)
PAW
RTM
TAKER
-0.29%-0.29%-1.52%$ 1.81T$ 34.85B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BCH2
GRC
SATOX
-0.26%-0.26%-2.03%$ 1.31T$ 23.43B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.04%-0.02%-0.63%$ 532.89B$ 51.28B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
VC
TAKER
-0.24%-0.23%+0.07%$ 423.47B$ 10.44B1196Stablecoins
SILK
IDRX
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.16%$ 286.96B$ 44.53B2747USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
FTUSD
CASH
-0.03%-0.03%-0.19%$ 284.12B$ 44.45B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
IDRX
IDRT
-0.07%-0.06%-0.19%$ 273.92B$ 43.56B1139Made in USA
MAGA
BANGCHAIN
PURPE
-0.72%-0.71%-0.29%$ 265.89B$ 14.99B24710Exchange-based Tokens
PAIRS
VOLT
CSIX
-0.61%-0.64%+1.88%$ 128.21B$ 1.89B25511Made in China
PANDA
HT
DF
-0.50%-0.53%+3.10%$ 124.18B$ 1.26B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
SFM
-0.68%-0.71%+2.89%$ 123.64B$ 1.44B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LEO
IXFI
WFCA
-0.93%-0.97%+1.90%$ 106.41B$ 829.52M5514Base Native
PAW
HYBUX
TOBY
-0.17%-0.16%+0.47%$ 103.95B$ 11.94B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
-0.15%-0.15%-0.14%$ 72.73B$ 9.64B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.16%-0.16%$ 72.23B$ 9.73B417Real World Assets (RWA)
BACKED
QUAIN
$QBIT
+0.21%+0.22%+1.04%$ 63.26B$ 1.83B63418Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LIFE
$SHARBI
VOLT
-0.26%-0.23%+1.37%$ 57.22B$ 3.17B106319CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
RLY
PIPE
-1.13%-1.11%+2.13%$ 51.58B$ 1.83B6920Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
SNDKX
WSNDKX
+0.52%+0.51%+1.51%$ 42.25B$ 1.10B42021Privacy
NOCTUM
SHH
1CLAWAI
+0.99%+1.04%+1.07%$ 30.78B$ 1.05B11522Governance
CAGA
COLD
VOLT
+0.49%+0.53%+1.23%$ 29.23B$ 1.59B19323Meme
AISI
BREADCAT
DARK
-2.95%-2.91%+0.38%$ 24.84B$ 1.46B331624Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PAIRS
VOLT
CSIX
+0.93%+0.96%+1.81%$ 22.63B$ 1.13B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.38%+0.38%+1.74%$ 22.07B$ 81.82M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
KELLYCLAUDE
FOMO
-1.30%-1.26%+2.53%$ 20.90B$ 1.56B105027Infrastructure
COLD
SVM
COA
-1.51%-1.47%+1.48%$ 19.31B$ 1.15B25528Perpetuals
RAILS
ZEX
ALT
+2.29%+2.33%+2.90%$ 16.85B$ 540.79M7929Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
COA
TAKER
+0.27%+0.28%-2.05%$ 16.11B$ 1.41B37230Privacy Coins
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TRIT
CCX
+2.93%+2.95%+0.59%$ 16.11B$ 288.93M3931Dog-Themed
SAIKO
TARO
$SHARBI
-3.39%-3.34%-1.00%$ 14.69B$ 612.39M36532Derivatives
RAILS
ZEX
DAFI
+2.54%+2.61%+3.07%$ 14.36B$ 455.82M91334chan-Themed
BRAINLET
HONK
LOLGUY
-3.12%-3.10%-0.10%$ 12.89B$ 617.12M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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RADR
CULT
+1.33%+1.37%-2.10%$ 11.49B$ 506.00M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
RIZO
DOGECOIN
-3.14%-3.13%+0.07%$ 10.92B$ 444.43M5836Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
SHH
1CLAWAI
-0.93%-0.80%+3.03%$ 10.31B$ 566.20M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
JACK
DG
PUB
-0.86%-0.86%+0.88%$ 9.85B$ 35.75M6838Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
TDC
+1.91%+1.92%-3.00%$ 9.42B$ 232.01M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
SXP
VOXEL
-1.10%-1.03%+0.86%$ 9.42B$ 1.38B14440Options
ODDZ
STRIKE
TYPUS
-1.35%-1.35%+0.33%$ 9.27B$ 30.36M1741Prediction Markets
FRIES
PNP
PUB
-1.16%-1.16%+0.57%$ 9.25B$ 35.16M3842RWA Protocol
AGRI
RWAX
$QBIT
-1.24%-1.14%+2.45%$ 8.95B$ 385.72M7443Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CLEAR
-0.41%-0.37%+5.08%$ 8.77B$ 428.14M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.10%+0.02%$ 8.42B$ 1.68M1045Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
BRIDGE
CLEAR
-1.29%-1.17%+4.70%$ 7.69B$ 380.97M5146Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
UMB
-1.22%-1.09%+5.68%$ 7.22B$ 361.28M4247x402 Ecosystem
SVM
FDRY
REGENT
-1.41%-1.29%+4.98%$ 7.21B$ 278.54M10448DePIN
AIDD
GMRX
$NODE
-2.17%-2.10%-1.17%$ 7.14B$ 392.18M19149Yield Farming
KUMA
RLY
UFO
-1.60%-1.58%-1.83%$ 6.95B$ 693.23M12150Layer 2 (L2)
ICBX
MODE
TORA
-0.69%-0.66%+1.53%$ 6.94B$ 555.01M107

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).