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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
BOS
TN100X
SHIC
+2.83%+2.92%+1.50%$ 2.43T$ 57.73B689
2Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
UBX
SHIC
+2.81%+2.90%+1.48%$ 2.40T$ 54.88B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
DRGX
SHIC
EVR
+2.63%+2.69%+1.89%$ 1.74T$ 32.16B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.88%+1.96%+0.49%$ 623.09B$ 88.61B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
VC
HASH
RDD
+3.21%+3.35%+0.67%$ 558.54B$ 20.38B113
6Made in USA
ALOT
FRTN
MONKO
+3.91%+4.11%+1.16%$ 358.72B$ 31.91B243
7Stablecoins
HBD
PMUSD
IDRX
+2.87%+2.88%+2.81%$ 300.57B$ 76.72B274
8USD Stablecoin
CASH
HBD
USDM
+2.75%+2.75%+2.75%$ 297.41B$ 76.64B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRZ
USDM
IDRX
+2.95%+2.96%+2.83%$ 285.63B$ 75.63B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
VVS
FER
+2.67%+2.80%+0.45%$ 163.82B$ 3.11B242
11Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
NEAR
MANA
+1.95%+2.07%+1.02%$ 147.34B$ 2.77B33
12Made in China
SUN
HT
MERL
+1.87%+1.96%+0.52%$ 143.80B$ 1.31B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BCE
MONEY
+2.37%+2.48%+0.92%$ 129.60B$ 919.36M53
14Base Native
DOGINME
OPUL
OX
+5.48%+5.56%+4.97%$ 119.26B$ 21.39B441
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
FER
KTI
KAON
+4.84%+5.06%+2.51%$ 84.71B$ 5.52B1069
16CoinList Launchpad
KDA
BDXN
ARCH
+4.16%+4.41%-0.53%$ 79.23B$ 5.38B70
17Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
STAY
EARN
+0.11%+0.19%-0.04%$ 76.67B$ 2.80B610
18GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+4.33%+4.33%+3.83%$ 76.15B$ 18.37B4
19MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURCV
EURAU
+0.40%+0.40%-0.07%$ 73.83B$ 18.30B10
20Privacy
UMBRA
DRGX
ZERO
+5.69%+5.93%+4.30%$ 57.61B$ 3.23B120
21Governance
CRTS
GMM
BOS
+6.34%+6.63%+5.53%$ 51.12B$ 3.93B194
22Tokenized Assets
ESX
GONDOLA
AMBRX
-1.66%-1.66%-0.66%$ 47.98B$ 1.38B421
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
VVS
FER
+3.76%+3.98%-1.30%$ 35.60B$ 2.27B237
24Privacy Coins
XNV
BLACKCOIN
DRGX
+7.50%+7.66%+3.13%$ 32.02B$ 1.05B39
25Meme
CLOWN
ELLIE
TCAPY
+3.69%+3.91%-2.36%$ 31.16B$ 2.00B3137
26Infrastructure
BOS
ORDO
HD
+2.31%+2.57%+1.55%$ 29.44B$ 1.97B253
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ZRC
BOS
+7.78%+7.98%+5.06%$ 25.75B$ 1.59B81
28Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
WHY
MAIGA
+6.63%+6.97%+7.91%$ 25.32B$ 1.74B365
29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AGENT CITY
CVNT
STAY
+4.09%+4.50%+6.69%$ 25.17B$ 2.56B1033
30Perpetuals
BOO
OX
LOGX
+2.45%+2.70%-2.29%$ 24.83B$ 1.29B80
31Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-3.56%-3.56%-0.02%$ 24.38B$ 61.77M1
32Quantum-Resistant
TSC
QANX
QST
+8.01%+8.23%+5.08%$ 23.14B$ 1.25B23
33Derivatives
VELAR
STRIKE
OX
+2.40%+2.63%-2.44%$ 21.01B$ 1.07B90
34Privacy Infrastructure
HOPR
UMBRA
OCT
+3.70%+4.04%+8.50%$ 20.05B$ 1.87B67
35Dog-Themed
DIH
WOOF
SHIC
+4.42%+4.68%+0.02%$ 17.84B$ 795.28M365
36Chain Abstraction
NEAR
XION
CYC
+4.12%+4.52%+7.56%$ 16.81B$ 1.45B13
37Yield Farming
YAK
ZF
KAON
+11.61%+11.96%+15.22%$ 16.73B$ 1.20B116
384chan-Themed
APU
DICKBUTT
GONDOLA
+5.34%+5.60%+1.16%$ 16.12B$ 894.99M51
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
PRAI
+5.06%+5.39%+3.04%$ 14.97B$ 2.18B144
40RWA Protocol
LTMNER
LBM
ASTOCK
+3.83%+4.11%+3.11%$ 13.57B$ 602.64M75
41Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
MARS
BYTE
+4.71%+4.96%+0.41%$ 13.29B$ 562.88M53
42Cross-chain Communication
VKOIN
ZEUS
KYO
+4.06%+4.31%+3.74%$ 11.99B$ 609.46M50
43Oracle
PLI
BAND
RIZ
+4.34%+4.59%+3.90%$ 11.19B$ 486.06M40
44Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
A8
ZRC
+4.55%+4.94%+6.37%$ 11.07B$ 1.28B104
45DePIN
DEXNET
GMRX
PRAI
+3.03%+3.33%+4.10%$ 10.90B$ 802.52M190
46x402 Ecosystem
SYRA
ARCUS
HD
+4.35%+4.58%+3.75%$ 10.90B$ 494.27M103
47Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ZF
VVS
FER
+6.40%+6.67%+0.53%$ 10.88B$ 999.60M61
48Stablecoin Issuer
RE
ASF
CRV
+4.19%+4.54%+0.93%$ 10.00B$ 847.21M41
49Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.16%-0.15%-0.12%$ 9.42B$ 4.85M11
50Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
OCT
DRGX
+5.72%+5.94%+9.44%$ 9.16B$ 644.79M37

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).