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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
RCHV
MYRIA
RCADE
-0.11%-0.09%-0.47%$ 1.84T$ 34.82B7062Layer 1 (L1)
5IRE
PAW
RCHV
-0.12%-0.10%-0.52%$ 1.82T$ 33.34B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
TRMP
BTCZ
-0.46%-0.45%-0.83%$ 1.32T$ 21.05B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
B
SEI
+0.25%+0.26%-0.29%$ 533.10B$ 50.88B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
RDD
TC
TOMI
+0.84%+0.85%+0.60%$ 424.49B$ 10.95B1196Stablecoins
AXCNH
USDJ
IDRT
0.00%+0.00%-0.04%$ 287.04B$ 43.80B2737USD Stablecoin
RUSD
USDH
KDAI
-0.02%-0.02%-0.07%$ 284.22B$ 43.73B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
AXCNH
IDRT
-0.02%-0.01%-0.03%$ 274.10B$ 42.75B1129Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
RCHV
+0.50%+0.51%+0.46%$ 267.82B$ 14.20B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
CSIX
VELAR
+1.45%+1.46%+1.94%$ 128.99B$ 1.91B25611Made in China
HT
PANDA
DF
+2.17%+2.19%+3.58%$ 124.80B$ 1.51B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
+2.18%+2.20%+3.31%$ 124.48B$ 1.69B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
BIT
IXFI
+1.97%+1.99%+2.63%$ 107.41B$ 947.97M5514Base Native
SEKOIA
HYBUX
TOBY
+0.16%+0.16%+0.82%$ 104.13B$ 10.53B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURR
-0.14%-0.14%+0.35%$ 72.84B$ 8.28B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.13%-0.13%+0.34%$ 72.35B$ 8.38B417Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
RWAI
MOONDOGE
+1.75%+1.75%+1.60%$ 63.13B$ 1.81B63018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VELAR
BETA
$SHARBI
+0.47%+0.48%+0.83%$ 57.37B$ 3.29B106319CoinList Launchpad
MASA
BDXN
RLY
+0.48%+0.49%+4.21%$ 52.17B$ 2.00B6920Tokenized Assets
DCOIN
RECORD
MOONDOGE
+2.19%+2.19%+2.22%$ 42.03B$ 934.45M41721Privacy
1CLAWAI
XCL
SWOOD
-0.72%-0.72%+0.28%$ 30.48B$ 1.11B11522Governance
ROBOTMONEY
DVI
PPAY
-1.01%-1.00%-0.71%$ 29.09B$ 1.47B19323Meme
ABE
TIT
DARK
+1.76%+1.77%+2.09%$ 25.59B$ 1.58B331524Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
NEXUS
CSIX
VELAR
-1.08%-1.08%-1.44%$ 22.42B$ 1.02B24725Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.98%+3.98%+2.38%$ 21.98B$ 68.84M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOOM
MERRYMEN
$NODE
+1.68%+1.70%+2.84%$ 21.17B$ 1.65B105027Infrastructure
RCHV
XCL
COA
+1.29%+1.30%+2.88%$ 19.61B$ 1.30B25628Perpetuals
NEXUS
VELAR
LOGX
-0.66%-0.66%-1.89%$ 16.47B$ 672.30M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
COA
SEKOIA
-1.55%-1.53%-2.59%$ 16.07B$ 1.50B37230Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
NULL
-3.36%-3.37%-0.89%$ 15.65B$ 297.46M3931Dog-Themed
NASDOG
GOON
ABE
+2.71%+2.72%+2.70%$ 15.21B$ 658.31M36832Derivatives
RWAX
NEXUS
VELAR
-0.88%-0.88%-2.17%$ 14.00B$ 584.17M92334chan-Themed
OKAYEG
HOODIE
HIKI
+2.63%+2.65%+3.66%$ 13.31B$ 640.12M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
CULT
ZERA
-2.45%-2.44%-3.20%$ 11.33B$ 476.03M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONONE
VALENTINE
DOGECOIN
+3.35%+3.37%+4.30%$ 11.27B$ 475.31M5836Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
XCL
SWOOD
+2.81%+2.82%+2.54%$ 10.40B$ 637.35M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
LBLOCK
RDT
JACK
+0.70%+0.71%+2.96%$ 9.94B$ 33.90M6838YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
AVC
WOM
+1.17%+1.19%+1.69%$ 9.52B$ 1.35B14439Options
ITHACA
HEGIC
LOGX
+0.58%+0.59%+3.27%$ 9.39B$ 31.38M1740Prediction Markets
PUB
FRIES
ORACLE
+0.62%+0.63%+3.13%$ 9.36B$ 34.80M3841Quantum-Resistant
NAORIS
QTC
QST
-2.59%-2.60%-4.44%$ 9.25B$ 254.96M1842RWA Protocol
RWAX
RECORD
$QBIT
+3.44%+3.46%+2.95%$ 9.06B$ 527.25M7343Chain Abstraction
BLD
CLEAR
CYC
+4.04%+4.06%+3.99%$ 8.81B$ 548.70M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
BUIDL
+0.18%+0.18%+0.76%$ 8.43B$ 876.31K1045Cross-chain Communication
CYC
CLEAR
SWTCH
+4.16%+4.18%+5.61%$ 7.79B$ 504.98M5146x402 Ecosystem
KHO
AURA
NAVEN
+4.46%+4.47%+5.36%$ 7.31B$ 428.92M10447Oracle
SORA
ORA
UMB
+4.32%+4.34%+6.31%$ 7.31B$ 498.83M4248DePIN
HEU
$NODE
RCHV
+0.18%+0.18%+0.39%$ 7.30B$ 412.05M19149Yield Farming
KUMA
RLY
VELAR
-1.95%-1.94%+0.16%$ 7.07B$ 623.39M12350Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
MYRIA
CULT
-1.29%-1.25%+3.70%$ 6.99B$ 365.91M107

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).