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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
51Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
MODE
-0.06%+0.18%+35.98%$ 6.55B$ 370.92M11052Yield Farming
KAON
VERSE
ZOO
-3.75%-4.01%+1.74%$ 6.49B$ 693.20M11953Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
+0.48%+0.57%-1.73%$ 6.19B$ 438.77M454Stablecoin Issuer
PRISMA
ELX
YALA
-0.94%-0.79%-1.83%$ 6.11B$ 474.98M4255Synthetic Dollar
USDAI
USDN
MSUSD
-0.01%-0.00%-0.16%$ 5.67B$ 17.63M1456Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
ORAIX
UTYAB
-3.54%-3.43%+3.30%$ 5.52B$ 403.76M6357NFT
MYRIA
DSLA
SPORE
+0.98%+0.79%+8.19%$ 5.31B$ 401.27M39958Tokenized Commodities
XAUM
PGOLD
DGLD
+0.02%-0.04%-0.90%$ 5.01B$ 80.45M2459Tokenized Gold
XAUM
PGOLD
DGLD
+0.11%+0.07%-0.36%$ 4.79B$ 79.25M1660Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
ISC
APYUSD
USND
+0.27%+0.23%+0.50%$ 4.65B$ 5.26M7561Binance Launchpool
MC
BTCST
ATA
-0.92%-0.69%-1.18%$ 4.64B$ 439.89M5762Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
WETH
RPL
-4.03%-4.45%+1.90%$ 4.63B$ 548.19M963Bitcoin Fork
BSV
XEC
BTG
-0.90%-1.18%-2.60%$ 4.55B$ 79.01M564Gaming (GameFi)
BOMB
GMRT
BOOM
+2.33%+2.24%+13.22%$ 4.20B$ 319.02M57365Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
DAG
GBYTE
KAS
-0.52%+0.21%+0.63%$ 4.00B$ 51.81M1366Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)
BUIDL
FIUSD
0.00%-0.09%+1.00%$ 3.91B$ 36.09267Lending/Borrowing Protocols
LQ
LO0P
TRU
-2.55%-2.38%-2.82%$ 3.87B$ 434.19M6168Launchpad
EQUI
LEAVE
CATA
+1.08%+1.93%+1.99%$ 3.49B$ 307.46M14869Layer 0 (L0)
BTG
ATONE
GEEQ
-0.12%+0.17%-2.77%$ 3.46B$ 136.75M1470Crypto Card Issuer
PLUS
WXT
PLUTUS
-0.50%-0.39%-1.97%$ 3.28B$ 5.91M771Data Availability
NEAR
TIA
AVAIL
+1.09%+1.09%+2.51%$ 3.07B$ 146.20M1272Yield-Bearing Tokens
APYUSD
TCY
GDOT
+0.27%+0.27%-0.87%$ 2.93B$ 1.05M8473Payment Solutions
SURF
KIN
PAYU
-0.04%+0.25%-2.49%$ 2.83B$ 144.35M8174Solana Meme
GFN250
TIT
FRO
-1.00%-0.39%-3.00%$ 2.67B$ 337.35M107775Wallets
BNKRW
RZR
COLD
-0.43%-0.46%-1.22%$ 2.64B$ 70.29M7176AI Agents
JUNO
DELU
KAIRUNE
-0.64%-0.16%-4.07%$ 2.58B$ 269.83M48877US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
SUSD
USDO
+0.17%+0.17%+0.30%$ 2.18B$ 652.66K778Binance HODLer Airdrops
BANANA
LAYER
TOWNS
+1.11%+1.89%-2.62%$ 2.10B$ 453.84M4579Neobank
AVICI
VPAY
$CLAWBANK
-0.47%-0.39%-1.95%$ 2.09B$ 61.19M1280AI Applications
HATCHER
REX
LEON
+2.55%+3.36%-0.41%$ 1.88B$ 153.14M17381Binance Launchpad
BETA
GMT
DEGO
-0.61%-0.39%-0.28%$ 1.82B$ 157.66M3082SocialFi
KIN
PAWS
SSG
+0.08%+0.90%+0.25%$ 1.78B$ 122.08M11283Metaverse
SPS
MARS4
METADOGE
-1.51%-1.38%-2.13%$ 1.77B$ 85.01M12584Tokenized Stock
DFDVX
PMX
BSPX
-3.16%-2.89%-1.54%$ 1.76B$ 150.43M27885Decentralized Identifier (DID)
P
ADNS
KEY
+0.28%+0.80%-7.96%$ 1.72B$ 99.88M5086Telegram Apps
MEMES
BOMB
PAWS
+8.24%+6.97%+44.98%$ 1.72B$ 85.09M9887Algorithmic Stablecoin
DJED
EURM
HYDT
+0.09%+0.07%+2.00%$ 1.65B$ 2.92M1788AI Framework
ODAI
MIROSHARK
EVO
+3.06%+3.69%+6.00%$ 1.65B$ 246.00M11789Frog-Themed
NADS
PURPE
POPFROG
-0.19%+0.65%-0.37%$ 1.56B$ 174.20M9290Analytics
DNET
RVAULT
BLOCKTRONICS
+0.52%+0.83%-1.98%$ 1.55B$ 195.26M11691Binance Wallet IDO
ELDE
BOMB
BOOM
+4.58%+5.06%+4.41%$ 1.50B$ 341.01M5892The Boy’s Club
WOLF
PURPE
ANDY
+0.22%+0.95%-0.56%$ 1.47B$ 124.97M10493Play To Earn
WARPED
APIX
MARS4
-0.64%-0.42%-2.42%$ 1.40B$ 143.43M18794Arcade Games
HEIDRUN
FCON
GMTO
+8.94%+7.19%+60.50%$ 1.38B$ 54.96M3195Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
GSWIFT
MODE
LSK
-0.34%-0.05%-10.76%$ 1.36B$ 101.31M1296Pump.fun Ecosystem
FRO
TIT
UTCC
-0.47%+0.18%-2.98%$ 1.32B$ 160.03M135897Tradable Ecosystem
PC0000111
PC0000097
PC0000031
-0.02%-0.11%-0.14%$ 1.32B--1198Storage
WSI
SCP
IAG
-0.84%-0.52%-1.64%$ 1.29B$ 76.90M3599Morpho Ecosystem
GTWETHP
RE7USDT
STEAKETH
-3.34%-3.20%-0.59%$ 1.27B$ 9.36M22100Rollup
LL
MYRIA
SAVM
-1.05%-0.22%-2.59%$ 1.26B$ 91.98M26

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).