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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
NEOX
NAI
MEWC
+5.79%+5.74%+17.43%$ 2.14T$ 103.29B7012Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
MEWC
NAI
+5.79%+5.73%+17.51%$ 2.11T$ 100.26B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
MEWC
+6.11%+6.06%+16.84%$ 1.52T$ 57.86B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.96%+1.93%+11.27%$ 592.78B$ 143.13B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AION
RDD
SWINGBY
+3.75%+3.70%+18.35%$ 499.76B$ 35.27B1206Made in USA
MONKO
PURPE
MEWC
+5.22%+5.19%+22.92%$ 299.01B$ 41.51B2467Stablecoins
USH
IDRX
IDRT
+0.29%+0.29%+0.66%$ 288.67B$ 118.46B2658USD Stablecoin
USDFC
USDX
USDH
+0.29%+0.29%+0.66%$ 285.97B$ 118.32B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
IDRT
+0.33%+0.33%+0.43%$ 275.04B$ 115.02B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
UTYAB
BIT
+4.35%+4.30%+10.89%$ 141.37B$ 4.44B24911Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+3.72%+3.69%+6.82%$ 131.70B$ 2.54B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
+3.60%+3.56%+6.67%$ 130.95B$ 2.74B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ZND
DEW
BIT
+4.13%+4.10%+8.20%$ 114.56B$ 1.90B5514Base Native
COAT
NEIRO
DRB
+1.44%+1.43%+3.35%$ 107.33B$ 26.64B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
USDQ
EURQ
+0.65%+0.65%+1.28%$ 73.51B$ 22.77B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.66%+0.65%+1.28%$ 73.00B$ 22.87B417Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
NEOX
RECORD
+0.42%+0.42%+67.30%$ 69.12B$ 3.82B64218Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
KNINE
RECORD
LOGX
+3.59%+3.52%+16.51%$ 66.87B$ 5.60B105819CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
EAT
+4.24%+4.19%+16.60%$ 59.97B$ 5.16B6920Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
PGOLD
RECORD
-0.96%-0.94%+128.52%$ 45.20B$ 1.99B43121Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
BEND
+5.00%+4.89%+21.61%$ 35.24B$ 3.62B19222Privacy
ANCHAT
FIVE
SEARXLY
+1.29%+1.24%+10.25%$ 34.75B$ 1.80B11823Meme
BIO/ACC
DARK
HVI
+6.45%+6.38%+19.93%$ 29.73B$ 3.87B330424Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
VVS
UTYAB
+5.71%+5.61%+24.52%$ 27.89B$ 2.66B24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.32%-1.31%+3.65%$ 22.20B$ 433.56M126Infrastructure
CPX
DSLA
CLEAR
+2.94%+2.87%+9.34%$ 21.37B$ 1.65B25327Perpetuals
DCK
OX
LOGX
+5.12%+5.00%+25.24%$ 21.11B$ 1.80B7928Derivatives
VELAR
RWAX
OX
+5.20%+5.05%+27.72%$ 18.39B$ 1.61B9229Privacy Coins
TRIT
FIVE
MARYJ
+0.61%+0.58%+9.83%$ 17.89B$ 612.72M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
COMMON
GHIBLI
+1.51%+1.51%+14.16%$ 17.73B$ 1.46B36731Dog-Themed
$TILLY
INVEST
ANAGO
+6.77%+6.67%+14.66%$ 16.96B$ 1.74B36832Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NEMO
INSP
THESIS
-33.15%-33.18%-28.36%$ 15.19B$ 1.46B1036334chan-Themed
OGSM
APUGURL
SPURDO
+8.19%+8.07%+17.64%$ 15.05B$ 1.99B5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
RDO
CULT
+2.03%+2.02%+14.08%$ 12.88B$ 756.05M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
RANDOM9
MEMES
RIZO
+8.11%+8.00%+16.98%$ 12.73B$ 1.38B5536Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
VERTEX
SHH
+2.14%+2.05%+15.87%$ 12.51B$ 824.30M6437Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
NTBILL
BUIDL
-1.49%-1.40%+32.91%$ 11.21B$ 472.30K1038Quantum-Resistant
QST
TDC
GEEQ
+2.39%+2.36%+16.44%$ 10.88B$ 533.47M1839RWA Protocol
$QBIT
RECORD
BD/SOL
+2.16%+2.05%+12.92%$ 10.75B$ 1.08B7240Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
XION
+2.21%+2.10%+13.20%$ 10.53B$ 695.91M1441Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
DG
DANZO
-0.63%-0.64%+6.21%$ 10.40B$ 42.33M6642YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVG
AVC
LOKA
+6.13%+6.14%+12.00%$ 10.32B$ 2.16B14443Options
STRIKE
HXRO
LOGX
-0.57%-0.58%+9.71%$ 10.08B$ 40.49M1744Prediction Markets
PNP
PUB
HUNCH
-0.63%-0.64%+9.44%$ 10.04B$ 41.94M3845Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CLEAR
JM
+1.95%+1.84%+12.93%$ 9.31B$ 649.17M5146Oracle
UMB
RIZ
SORA
+2.27%+2.16%+13.45%$ 8.86B$ 648.17M4247x402 Ecosystem
DICE
HEIR
NAVEN
+1.86%+1.75%+13.20%$ 8.83B$ 552.86M10348Yield Farming
BNSD
BEND
UFO
+2.84%+2.77%+15.77%$ 7.88B$ 954.81M12349Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
RDO
CULT
+4.99%+4.97%+9.95%$ 7.59B$ 699.48M10650DePIN
PUMLX
$NODE
KNS
+3.91%+3.90%+9.19%$ 7.46B$ 667.52M190

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).