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
51Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
BAL
YFI
+4.97%+5.02%+9.16%$ 9.29B$ 2.00B9
52Gambling (GambleFi)
BOT
KAIRO
RIPS
-7.21%-7.19%-20.30%$ 8.54B$ 20.98M69
53Options
TYPUS
HXRO
LOGX
-7.52%-7.52%-20.90%$ 8.33B$ 25.09M16
54Prediction Markets
XR
KAIRO
BOT
-7.85%-7.84%-21.88%$ 7.94B$ 22.20M39
55Privacy Blockchain
WAN
DRGX
DEXTF
+9.31%+9.31%+11.83%$ 7.92B$ 210.52M36
56Data Availability
TIA
CXT
ROVR
+6.55%+6.52%+15.37%$ 7.55B$ 1.79B11
57Bitcoin Fork
BSV
XEC
SHA
+0.56%+0.51%+32.14%$ 7.47B$ 384.81M5
58Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
+0.57%+0.57%+0.60%$ 6.94B$ 1.29B4
59Launchpad
COMMON
XCOINS
PONSHARE
+4.61%+4.60%+0.93%$ 6.77B$ 860.21M174
60Lending/Borrowing Protocols
RDNT
WELL
SCA
+2.33%+2.37%+6.32%$ 5.96B$ 672.23M63
61NFT
XETA
POLYDOGE
XWG
+3.17%+3.19%+11.29%$ 5.70B$ 1.02B379
62Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
DAG
XDAG
KAS
+2.35%+2.39%+9.22%$ 5.64B$ 169.69M12
63Tokenized Commodities
KAU
GOLDAO
GLDT
+0.38%+0.36%-1.75%$ 5.34B$ 445.74M30
64Tokenized Gold
VNXAU
KAU
GLDT
+0.27%+0.25%-1.81%$ 5.06B$ 429.89M18
65Layer 0 (L0)
BTG
ANLOG
PHOTON
+2.98%+3.03%+6.06%$ 4.91B$ 366.09M13
66Crypto-backed Stablecoin
BUD
HEXDC
IST
+0.31%+0.31%+0.70%$ 4.45B$ 246.62M60
67AI Agents
ETHR
HATCHER
HD
+2.65%+2.65%+9.60%$ 4.21B$ 717.30M437
68Crypto Card Issuer
PLUS
KARMA
PLUTUS
+3.29%+3.31%+7.84%$ 4.15B$ 22.48M7
69Solana Meme
LADA
FTFS
GIGACAT
+2.61%+2.56%+8.88%$ 4.05B$ 934.36M975
70Gaming (GameFi)
XWG
WOC
DUEL
+2.40%+2.39%+9.19%$ 3.90B$ 614.75M525
71AI Applications
WSDM
HATCHER
DUEL
-1.59%-1.51%-9.38%$ 3.63B$ 181.14M165
72Neobank
AVICI
TITN
EMYC
-0.08%-0.12%+8.12%$ 3.44B$ 383.72M12
73Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)
BUIDL
FIUSD
BRSRV
-0.22%-0.21%-2.63%$ 3.35B--3
74Wallets
BNKRW
SATU
ZOOF
+5.23%+5.20%-1.95%$ 3.15B$ 111.07M71
75Binance HODLer Airdrops
BANANA
RESOLV
SHELL
+2.38%+2.30%+20.04%$ 3.13B$ 1.00B45
76Binance Launchpad
BAND
HOOK
VOXEL
+3.36%+3.35%+11.99%$ 2.91B$ 636.37M30
77Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
JRUSDAT
ISC
SUSDD
+0.27%+0.36%+1.89%$ 2.83B$ 32.21M78
78Rollup
LL
HEZ
CTSI
+4.67%+4.65%+3.46%$ 2.71B$ 795.90M25
79Yield-Bearing Tokens
ESUI
TCY
GDOT
+0.24%+0.33%+1.59%$ 2.67B$ 9.84M91
80Decentralized Identifier (DID)
IDOS
P
ADNS
+9.60%+9.65%+11.03%$ 2.60B$ 607.86M50
81Binance Wallet IDO
APR
ST
KILO
-0.98%-0.83%-15.79%$ 2.56B$ 257.27M52
82Payment Solutions
NIM
VOY
RDD
+0.17%+0.18%+1.71%$ 2.54B$ 221.03M79
83SocialFi
PAWS
XETA
PONSHARE
+5.77%+5.75%-7.80%$ 2.54B$ 263.45M112
84Metaverse
SIDUS
DFL
XETA
+3.66%+3.67%+11.28%$ 2.45B$ 362.48M112
85Frog-Themed
REPE
NADS
KROAK
+0.91%+0.97%+9.22%$ 2.44B$ 418.58M88
86Tokenized Stocks
CMCSAX
BACX
APPX
-0.59%-0.58%+1.44%$ 2.37B$ 650.47M403
87Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
A8
MODE
+11.96%+11.99%+12.96%$ 2.35B$ 687.75M12
88The Boy’s Club
ANDY
GRINCH
WOLF
+0.86%+0.92%+9.26%$ 2.30B$ 393.99M103
89US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
USDY
USDO
+0.16%+0.27%+1.84%$ 2.29B$ 6.34M8
90Storage
CERE
IAG
JKL
+3.56%+3.51%+9.15%$ 2.09B$ 214.73M32
91AI Framework
PURCH
MIROSHARK
HD
+5.50%+5.52%+13.21%$ 2.04B$ 486.33M109
92Tokenized Credit
STAC
JAAA
PC0000031
+0.14%+0.14%-9.22%$ 1.91B--15
93Morpho Ecosystem
GTUSDCP
RE7WBTC
MEUSD
-3.36%-3.35%-1.81%$ 1.90B$ 39.96M23
94Play To Earn
HOLD
ISP
DFL
+3.80%+3.79%+9.28%$ 1.86B$ 344.28M166
95Liquid Staking
HGRAM
VOUCH
VPLS
+5.49%+5.52%+7.10%$ 1.82B$ 733.58M157
96Analytics
ALGOPUB
SQT
WSDM
+3.80%+3.84%+11.71%$ 1.78B$ 163.65M113
97Algorithmic Stablecoin
USDM
HBD
EURM
+2.87%+2.88%+2.97%$ 1.63B$ 5.74M16
98Venice Ecosystem
WARD
POD
VVV
-2.07%-2.04%+1.97%$ 1.58B$ 47.70M7
99Restaking
LAIR
KING
SLAY
+3.04%+3.05%-1.80%$ 1.58B$ 251.49M41
100Masternodes
WVIC
DIVI
MNW
+0.04%+0.06%+5.63%$ 1.57B$ 167.21M21

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).