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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.

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#CategoryTop Gainers

51Stablecoin Issuer

+0,97%+0,99%-1,99%$ 6,11B$ 362,37M43 52Trump-Affiliated

-0,04%-0,03%-1,48%$ 6,09B$ 541,40M4 53Privacy Blockchain

+2,31%+2,31%-11,02%$ 5,90B$ 86,10M38 54Automated Market Maker (AMM)

+1,72%+1,72%+4,16%$ 5,62B$ 289,50M64 55NFT

+7,14%+7,18%+6,56%$ 5,28B$ 507,00M401 56Tokenized Commodities

-0,60%-0,59%+4,50%$ 5,26B$ 103,30M23 57Tokenized Gold

+0,02%+0,02%+4,95%$ 5,03B$ 102,34M15 58Binance Launchpool

+1,61%+1,60%+0,82%$ 4,85B$ 638,55M57 59Bitcoin Fork

+1,24%+1,24%+2,97%$ 4,78B$ 57,80M5 60Index Coop Defi Index

+0,41%+0,42%+0,25%$ 4,54B$ 401,02M9 61Gaming (GameFi)

+8,36%+8,44%+16,04%$ 4,45B$ 446,04M572 62Crypto-backed Stablecoin

-0,27%-0,27%-51,18%$ 4,39B$ 172,29M61 63Lending/Borrowing Protocols

+1,30%+1,28%+7,54%$ 4,18B$ 215,33M60 64Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)

+1,10%+1,11%-0,81%$ 4,00B$ 49,28M12 65Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)

0,00%-0,00%+1,14%$ 3,94B--2 66Layer 0 (L0)

+1,99%+2,00%+2,88%$ 3,75B$ 140,09M14 67Launchpad

+2,11%+2,08%+0,63%$ 3,45B$ 285,28M150 68Crypto Card Issuer

-1,07%-1,08%-7,72%$ 3,08B$ 23,98M7 69Data Availability

+1,01%+0,94%-9,44%$ 2,92B$ 151,55M12 70Wallets

+0,87%+0,88%+11,63%$ 2,92B$ 81,17M72 71Payment Solutions

+1,89%+1,87%+0,78%$ 2,81B$ 115,77M80 72AI Agents

+2,40%+2,20%+6,32%$ 2,80B$ 517,95M484 73Yield-Bearing Stablecoin

-0,18%-0,18%-42,11%$ 2,70B$ 10,84M74 74Solana Meme

+2,67%+2,45%-2,07%$ 2,64B$ 333,59M1066 75Yield-Bearing Tokens

-0,14%-0,13%-17,88%$ 2,41B$ 2,70M86 76Binance HODLer Airdrops

+0,91%+0,90%+8,88%$ 2,21B$ 813,30M45 77Neobank

+3,19%+3,18%+5,06%$ 2,21B$ 52,16M12 78US Treasury-backed Stablecoin

-1,48%-1,47%-1,77%$ 2,14B$ 1,35M6 79SocialFi

+2,77%+2,74%+13,09%$ 2,03B$ 110,08M112 80AI Applications

-0,04%+0,12%+8,32%$ 2,00B$ 79,77M168 81Binance Launchpad

+0,59%+0,59%-0,21%$ 1,84B$ 172,73M30 82Metaverse

+0,92%+0,92%+1,80%$ 1,82B$ 86,84M125 83Tokenized Stock

-12,79%-12,81%-5,83%$ 1,77B$ 192,31M280 84Decentralized Identifier (DID)

+0,89%+0,88%-2,87%$ 1,75B$ 137,20M51 85Binance Wallet IDO

-0,71%-0,69%+18,60%$ 1,72B$ 479,39M58 86Play To Earn

+2,13%+2,09%+18,49%$ 1,67B$ 144,81M186 87AI Framework

+0,11%-0,07%-1,89%$ 1,65B$ 142,83M116 88Frog-Themed

+1,54%+1,55%-0,48%$ 1,60B$ 139,84M93 89Algorithmic Stablecoin

-0,72%-0,72%-3,17%$ 1,60B$ 100,92M17 90Synthetic Dollar

-0,05%-0,04%-72,92%$ 1,53B$ 25,67M14 91The Boy’s Club

+1,42%+1,43%-1,69%$ 1,50B$ 96,87M104 92Rollup

+1,12%+1,12%+8,59%$ 1,41B$ 104,36M26 93Telegram Apps

+26,46%+26,70%+4,14%$ 1,40B$ 125,35M99 94Storage

+2,24%+2,25%+6,04%$ 1,39B$ 65,35M36 95Optimism Superchain Ecosystem

+0,63%+0,64%-4,24%$ 1,39B$ 91,55M12 96Analytics

+0,21%+0,34%-6,53%$ 1,38B$ 212,51M112 97Pump.fun Ecosystem

+4,10%+4,10%+0,57%$ 1,35B$ 176,55M1344 98Liquid Staking

+0,31%+0,30%+8,59%$ 1,32B$ 276,84M159 99Morpho Ecosystem

+4,34%+4,29%-0,55%$ 1,26B$ 11,17M22 100Masternodes

+1,13%+1,13%+9,07%$ 1,23B$ 65,83M21

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.

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a crypto sector?

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).