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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
MYRIA
PAW
EVR
+0.72%+0.76%+1.95%$ 1.87T$ 37.75B7082Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
PAW
EVR
+0.71%+0.76%+1.96%$ 1.84T$ 36.25B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
EVR
+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
VC
+0.29%+0.32%+1.66%$ 423.19B$ 11.96B1186Stablecoins
USDJ
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-4.59%$ 287.41B$ 46.62B2737USD Stablecoin
USDH
DJED
MKUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-4.09%$ 284.67B$ 46.53B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-4.08%$ 274.45B$ 45.70B1129Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
ANTIRUG
+0.02%+0.05%-1.80%$ 266.65B$ 15.93B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
ORAIX
CSIX
-0.55%-0.54%+0.87%$ 125.84B$ 1.70B25611Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.03%-0.03%+0.96%$ 120.45B$ 1.07B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
DRGN
RLY
-0.28%-0.27%+0.62%$ 120.16B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTTY
IXFI
SOLCEX
-0.21%-0.20%+0.64%$ 104.43B$ 699.11M5514Base Native
SIDUS
HYBUX
PAW
+0.18%+0.18%-3.00%$ 103.46B$ 11.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURC
+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)
QUAIN
NEOX
STAY
+0.76%+0.78%-3.54%$ 62.61B$ 2.57B62718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BETA
YALA
ORAIX
-0.79%-0.78%-6.33%$ 56.45B$ 3.13B106319CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
BCUT
+0.89%+0.93%+0.68%$ 50.51B$ 2.29B6920Tokenized Assets
TSMX
BTGOX
CRMX
+1.22%+1.24%+86.85%$ 41.62B$ 1.84B41521Privacy
SHH
ZERA
LUMEN
+0.20%+0.22%+1.42%$ 30.45B$ 973.90M11622Governance
VEMP
COLD
YALA
-1.44%-1.43%+2.77%$ 28.87B$ 1.49B19423Meme
DARK
PODGE
TRENCHES
-1.30%-1.29%-2.45%$ 24.74B$ 1.37B333224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
CSIX
ORAIX
-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)
$NODE
BOWYER
AURA
-1.01%-1.01%-0.05%$ 20.38B$ 1.24B104927Infrastructure
SVM
COLD
SYLO
-0.15%-0.15%+1.62%$ 19.03B$ 1.35B25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
SGC
YALA
COA
-0.28%-0.27%+2.34%$ 16.45B$ 1.80B37229Perpetuals
LOGX
QTO
LVL
-2.47%-2.48%+2.63%$ 16.37B$ 603.35M8030Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
MARYJ
+1.42%+1.45%+3.37%$ 16.01B$ 254.53M3931Dog-Themed
SHDZ
PODGE
DOW
+0.22%+0.25%-1.64%$ 14.84B$ 649.22M37132Derivatives
DAFI
LVL
QTO
-2.67%-2.67%+3.25%$ 13.93B$ 580.39M92334chan-Themed
OGGIE
LOLGUY
OGSM
+0.53%+0.56%-0.49%$ 12.91B$ 634.61M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
RDO
ZERA
+0.19%+0.23%+5.88%$ 11.73B$ 551.67M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
MOOSK
YUKI
+0.95%+0.99%-0.51%$ 10.91B$ 424.50M5936Privacy Infrastructure
SHH
ZERA
LUMEN
-1.40%-1.36%-1.49%$ 10.01B$ 496.86M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
DG
BALL
PUB
+1.18%+1.18%+3.00%$ 9.77B$ 30.08M7038Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
QTC
+0.40%+0.44%+4.23%$ 9.71B$ 202.22M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
RDNT
AVC
SQR
-0.29%-0.28%+2.00%$ 9.34B$ 1.65B14440Options
EXO
TYPUS
LOGX
+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
ELX
RWAX
APRA
-0.76%-0.73%-2.53%$ 8.73B$ 410.88M7343Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
MTBILL
BUIDL
+0.64%+0.70%-25.62%$ 8.42B$ 708.16K1044Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
XION
-1.44%-1.40%-3.19%$ 8.35B$ 324.00M1445Cross-chain Communication
JM
CLEAR
GRAV
-0.43%-0.40%-0.89%$ 7.35B$ 462.11M5146DePIN
RIZ
NCN
$NODE
-0.62%-0.59%+3.58%$ 7.23B$ 371.74M19147Yield Farming
UFO
KAON
VEMP
+0.40%+0.42%+8.50%$ 7.08B$ 531.72M12248x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
SVM
AURA
-1.05%-1.08%-2.92%$ 6.87B$ 217.34M10449Oracle
UMB
SORA
RIZ
-0.62%-0.59%-1.65%$ 6.84B$ 233.18M4250Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
RDO
MYRIA
+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).