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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
OGG
EVR
PAW
+0.72%+0.76%+1.95%$ 1.87T$ 37.75B7082Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
PAW
EVR
+0.71%+0.76%+1.96%$ 1.84T$ 36.25B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
EVR
OGG
+0.96%+1.01%+2.56%$ 1.34T$ 22.80B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.30%+0.33%+0.99%$ 536.28B$ 54.19B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OAS
XEQM
NAV
+0.29%+0.32%+1.66%$ 423.19B$ 11.96B1186Stablecoins
PMUSD
AXCNH
IDRX
+0.09%+0.09%-4.59%$ 287.41B$ 46.62B2737USD Stablecoin
MUSD
KDAI
USDXL
+0.09%+0.09%-4.09%$ 284.67B$ 46.53B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDXL
IDRX
AXCNH
+0.09%+0.09%-4.08%$ 274.45B$ 45.70B1129Made in USA
GRANDMA
PURPE
ANTIRUG
+0.02%+0.05%-1.80%$ 266.65B$ 15.93B24710Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
IXFI
CSIX
-0.55%-0.54%+0.87%$ 125.84B$ 1.70B25611Made in China
HT
GT
PANDA
-0.03%-0.03%+0.96%$ 120.45B$ 1.07B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
DRGN
MIR
-0.28%-0.27%+0.62%$ 120.16B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
DEW
IXFI
SOLCEX
-0.21%-0.20%+0.64%$ 104.43B$ 699.11M5514Base Native
COMMON
SIDUS
PAW
+0.18%+0.18%-3.00%$ 103.46B$ 11.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURR
USDC
+0.34%+0.34%+0.23%$ 72.83B$ 9.29B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.33%+0.34%-3.38%$ 72.34B$ 9.42B417Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
QUAIN
BTGOX
+0.76%+0.78%-3.54%$ 62.61B$ 2.57B62718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
GUAC
HEXA
KAON
-0.79%-0.78%-6.33%$ 56.45B$ 3.13B106319CoinList Launchpad
FLK
KDA
BCUT
+0.89%+0.93%+0.68%$ 50.51B$ 2.29B6920Tokenized Assets
GSX
PMX
BTGOX
+1.22%+1.24%+86.85%$ 41.62B$ 1.84B41521Privacy
LUMEN
ZERA
SHH
+0.20%+0.22%+1.42%$ 30.45B$ 973.90M11622Governance
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
VEMP
-1.44%-1.43%+2.77%$ 28.87B$ 1.49B19423Meme
HOODOG
PODGE
DARK
-1.30%-1.29%-2.45%$ 24.74B$ 1.37B333324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
NEXUS
VERSE
CSIX
-2.29%-2.30%+1.63%$ 22.23B$ 1.07B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.01%+1.01%+4.50%$ 21.69B$ 553.65M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DCK
DELPHIC
PHOOD
-1.01%-1.01%-0.05%$ 20.38B$ 1.24B104927Infrastructure
SVM
COLD
COA
-0.15%-0.15%+1.62%$ 19.03B$ 1.35B25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
SGC
COA
ULTI
-0.28%-0.27%+2.34%$ 16.45B$ 1.80B37229Perpetuals
NEXUS
QTO
DCK
-2.47%-2.48%+2.63%$ 16.37B$ 603.35M8030Privacy Coins
DRGX
TRIT
MARYJ
+1.42%+1.45%+3.37%$ 16.01B$ 254.53M3931Dog-Themed
CRICKET
PODGE
$TILLY
+0.22%+0.25%-1.64%$ 14.84B$ 649.22M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
QTO
-2.67%-2.67%+3.25%$ 13.93B$ 580.39M92334chan-Themed
$DOD
HIKI
LOLGUY
+0.53%+0.56%-0.49%$ 12.91B$ 634.61M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
ZERA
RDO
+0.19%+0.23%+5.88%$ 11.73B$ 551.67M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
RIZO
DOGECOIN
+0.95%+0.99%-0.51%$ 10.91B$ 424.50M5936Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
ZERA
SHH
-1.40%-1.36%-1.49%$ 10.01B$ 496.86M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
BAG
BALL
PUB
+1.18%+1.18%+3.00%$ 9.77B$ 30.08M7038Quantum-Resistant
STRK
TDC
QTC
+0.40%+0.44%+4.23%$ 9.71B$ 202.22M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
SQR
-0.29%-0.28%+2.00%$ 9.34B$ 1.65B14440Options
EXO
TYPUS
HXRO
+1.54%+1.53%+2.83%$ 9.24B$ 23.01M1741Prediction Markets
BOOKIE
FRIES
PUB
+1.35%+1.35%+2.72%$ 9.19B$ 29.94M3942RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
APRA
RWAX
-0.76%-0.73%-2.53%$ 8.73B$ 410.88M7343Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.64%+0.70%-25.62%$ 8.42B$ 708.16K1044Chain Abstraction
XION
BLD
CLEAR
-1.44%-1.40%-3.19%$ 8.35B$ 324.00M1445Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
ANLOG
CLEAR
-0.43%-0.40%-0.89%$ 7.35B$ 462.11M5146DePIN
NCN
IOT
$NODE
-0.62%-0.59%+3.58%$ 7.23B$ 371.74M19147Yield Farming
MVC
VEMP
KAON
+0.40%+0.42%+8.50%$ 7.08B$ 531.72M12248x402 Ecosystem
SVM
SCRY
DIRA
-1.05%-1.08%-2.92%$ 6.87B$ 217.34M10449Oracle
HAPI
SORA
UMB
-0.62%-0.59%-1.65%$ 6.84B$ 233.18M4250Layer 2 (L2)
SUPR
MODE
RDO
+1.44%+1.45%+3.84%$ 6.83B$ 338.50M108

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).