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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
RCADE
EROL
TAKER
-0.31%-0.31%-1.49%$ 1.84T$ 36.43B7072Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
INI
TAKER
-0.29%-0.29%-1.52%$ 1.81T$ 34.85B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
BCH2
BTCZ
SATOX
-0.26%-0.26%-2.03%$ 1.31T$ 23.43B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.04%-0.02%-0.63%$ 532.89B$ 51.28B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
RDD
TAKER
-0.24%-0.23%+0.07%$ 423.47B$ 10.44B1196Stablecoins
AXCNH
EURM
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.16%$ 286.96B$ 44.53B2747USD Stablecoin
DOC
MSUSD
EBUSD
-0.03%-0.03%-0.19%$ 284.12B$ 44.45B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WBRL
AXCNH
IDRT
-0.07%-0.06%-0.19%$ 273.92B$ 43.56B1139Made in USA
MAGA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
-0.72%-0.71%-0.29%$ 265.89B$ 14.99B24710Exchange-based Tokens
BMEX
VOLT
VELAR
-0.61%-0.64%+1.88%$ 128.21B$ 1.89B25511Made in China
SUN
GT
ZIL
-0.50%-0.53%+3.10%$ 124.18B$ 1.26B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
RLY
-0.68%-0.71%+2.89%$ 123.64B$ 1.44B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
IXFI
BMEX
-0.93%-0.97%+1.90%$ 106.41B$ 829.52M5514Base Native
SEKOIA
HYBUX
TOBY
-0.17%-0.16%+0.47%$ 103.95B$ 11.94B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
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)
$QBIT
RECORD
RWAI
+0.21%+0.22%+1.04%$ 63.26B$ 1.83B63418Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
JURIS
ZIX
VOLT
-0.26%-0.23%+1.37%$ 57.22B$ 3.17B106419CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
RLY
PIPE
-1.13%-1.11%+2.13%$ 51.58B$ 1.83B6920Tokenized Assets
AGRI
TOTO
RECORD
+0.52%+0.51%+1.51%$ 42.25B$ 1.10B42021Privacy
SHH
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.99%+1.04%+1.07%$ 30.78B$ 1.05B11522Governance
COLD
VOLT
JURIS
+0.49%+0.53%+1.23%$ 29.23B$ 1.59B19323Meme
SAMBA
DARK
INU
-2.95%-2.91%+0.38%$ 24.84B$ 1.46B331624Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VELAR
ZIX
VOLT
+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)
KELLYCLAUDE
NUERO
BOOM
-1.30%-1.26%+2.53%$ 20.90B$ 1.56B105027Infrastructure
DSLA
SVM
COA
-1.51%-1.47%+1.48%$ 19.31B$ 1.15B25528Perpetuals
KROM
VELAR
LOGX
+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
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+2.93%+2.95%+0.59%$ 16.11B$ 288.93M3931Dog-Themed
GRODO
ABE
USHIBA
-3.39%-3.34%-1.00%$ 14.69B$ 612.39M36532Derivatives
SUP
VELAR
KROM
+2.54%+2.61%+3.07%$ 14.36B$ 455.82M91334chan-Themed
OKAYEG
HOODIE
HIKI
-3.12%-3.10%-0.10%$ 12.89B$ 617.12M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ZERA
EDGEN
+1.33%+1.37%-2.10%$ 11.49B$ 506.00M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONONE
DOE
DOGECOIN
-3.14%-3.13%+0.07%$ 10.92B$ 444.43M5836Privacy Infrastructure
SHH
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
-0.93%-0.80%+3.03%$ 10.31B$ 566.20M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
JACK
PUB
-0.86%-0.86%+0.88%$ 9.85B$ 35.75M6838Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QST
NAORIS
+1.91%+1.92%-3.00%$ 9.42B$ 232.01M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
WOM
SQR
-1.10%-1.03%+0.86%$ 9.42B$ 1.38B14440Options
HXRO
HEGIC
LOGX
-1.35%-1.35%+0.33%$ 9.27B$ 30.36M1741Prediction Markets
PUB
FRIES
PUB
-1.16%-1.16%+0.57%$ 9.25B$ 35.16M3842RWA Protocol
AGRI
RECORD
$QBIT
-1.24%-1.14%+2.45%$ 8.95B$ 385.72M7443Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
ROUTE
-0.41%-0.37%+5.08%$ 8.77B$ 428.14M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
NTBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.10%+0.02%$ 8.42B$ 1.68M1045Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
JURIS
-1.29%-1.17%+4.70%$ 7.69B$ 380.97M5146Oracle
DIA
SWTCH
UMB
-1.22%-1.09%+5.68%$ 7.22B$ 361.28M4247x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
SVM
AURA
-1.41%-1.29%+4.98%$ 7.21B$ 278.54M10448DePIN
GMRX
NCN
$NODE
-2.17%-2.10%-1.17%$ 7.14B$ 392.18M19149Yield Farming
RLY
VELAR
UFO
-1.60%-1.58%-1.83%$ 6.95B$ 693.23M12150Layer 2 (L2)
BFIC
ICBX
MYRIA
-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).