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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
STARS
NEOX
TAKER
+5.79%+5.74%+17.43%$ 2.14T$ 103.29B7002Layer 1 (L1)
RCHV
NEOX
TAKER
+5.79%+5.73%+17.51%$ 2.11T$ 100.26B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
ZER
BTCZ
NEOX
+6.11%+6.06%+16.84%$ 1.52T$ 57.86B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.96%+1.93%+11.27%$ 592.78B$ 143.13B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TC
SWINGBY
TAKER
+3.75%+3.70%+18.35%$ 499.76B$ 35.27B1206Made in USA
WARPED
RCHV
PURPE
+5.22%+5.19%+22.92%$ 299.01B$ 41.51B2467Stablecoins
WUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.29%+0.29%+0.66%$ 288.67B$ 118.46B2658USD Stablecoin
USDX
KDAI
WUSD
+0.29%+0.29%+0.66%$ 285.97B$ 118.32B1239Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.33%+0.33%+0.43%$ 275.04B$ 115.02B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
MEX
RABBIT
+4.35%+4.30%+10.89%$ 141.37B$ 4.44B24911Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+3.72%+3.69%+6.82%$ 131.70B$ 2.54B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
+3.60%+3.56%+6.67%$ 130.95B$ 2.74B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
HT
BIT
+4.13%+4.10%+8.20%$ 114.56B$ 1.90B5514Base Native
GDK
KIBSHI
CHRETT
+1.44%+1.43%+3.35%$ 107.33B$ 26.64B45315MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURE
+0.65%+0.65%+1.28%$ 73.51B$ 22.77B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.66%+0.65%+1.28%$ 73.00B$ 22.87B417Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
NEOX
RECORD
+0.42%+0.42%+67.30%$ 69.12B$ 3.82B64218Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DIVVY
BEND
LOGX
+3.59%+3.52%+16.51%$ 66.87B$ 5.60B105619CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
TEA
RLY
+4.24%+4.19%+16.60%$ 59.97B$ 5.16B6920Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
RECORD
-0.96%-0.94%+128.52%$ 45.20B$ 1.99B43121Governance
JURIS
ROBOTMONEY
BEND
+5.00%+4.89%+21.61%$ 35.24B$ 3.62B19222Privacy
MARYJ
ANCHAT
SEARXLY
+1.29%+1.24%+10.25%$ 34.75B$ 1.80B11823Meme
BUBURRY
TAPE
DARK
+6.45%+6.38%+19.93%$ 29.73B$ 3.87B330124Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
MEX
NEXUS
+5.71%+5.61%+24.52%$ 27.89B$ 2.66B24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.32%-1.31%+3.65%$ 22.20B$ 433.56M126Infrastructure
MODE
RCHV
UND
+2.94%+2.87%+9.34%$ 21.37B$ 1.65B25327Perpetuals
OX
NEXUS
LOGX
+5.12%+5.00%+25.24%$ 21.11B$ 1.80B7928Derivatives
QTO
OX
NEXUS
+5.20%+5.05%+27.72%$ 18.39B$ 1.61B9129Privacy Coins
FIVE
NULL
MARYJ
+0.61%+0.58%+9.83%$ 17.89B$ 612.72M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
COMMON
TAKER
+1.51%+1.51%+14.16%$ 17.73B$ 1.46B36631Dog-Themed
TOTAKEKE
INVEST
ANAGO
+6.77%+6.67%+14.66%$ 16.96B$ 1.74B36832Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
NEMO
MERRYMEN
-33.15%-33.18%-28.36%$ 15.19B$ 1.46B1036334chan-Themed
OGGIE
SPURDO
4CHAN
+8.19%+8.07%+17.64%$ 15.05B$ 1.99B5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
ZERA
+2.03%+2.02%+14.08%$ 12.88B$ 756.05M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONONE
RIZO
RANDOM9
+8.11%+8.00%+16.98%$ 12.73B$ 1.38B5536Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
ZERA
SWOOD
+2.14%+2.05%+15.87%$ 12.51B$ 824.30M6437Tokenized Treasuries
BUIDL
THBILL
USDM1
-1.49%-1.40%+32.91%$ 11.21B$ 472.30K1038Quantum-Resistant
QST
TDC
GEEQ
+2.39%+2.36%+16.44%$ 10.88B$ 533.47M1839RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
$QBIT
RECORD
+2.16%+2.05%+12.92%$ 10.75B$ 1.08B7240Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
XION
+2.21%+2.10%+13.20%$ 10.53B$ 695.91M1441Gambling (GambleFi)
JACK
DANZO
DG
-0.63%-0.64%+6.21%$ 10.40B$ 42.33M6642YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
SQR
TRB
+6.13%+6.14%+12.00%$ 10.32B$ 2.16B14343Options
STRIKE
HXRO
LOGX
-0.57%-0.58%+9.71%$ 10.08B$ 40.49M1744Prediction Markets
PUB
HUNCH
PUB
-0.63%-0.64%+9.44%$ 10.04B$ 41.94M3845Cross-chain Communication
JM
CLEAR
JURIS
+1.95%+1.84%+12.93%$ 9.31B$ 649.17M5146Oracle
C3
SORA
RIZ
+2.27%+2.16%+13.45%$ 8.86B$ 648.17M4247x402 Ecosystem
HEIR
AURA
SPARKLE
+1.86%+1.75%+13.20%$ 8.83B$ 552.86M10348Yield Farming
BNSD
TRAVA
BEND
+2.84%+2.77%+15.77%$ 7.88B$ 954.81M12249Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
TORA
MODE
+4.99%+4.97%+9.95%$ 7.59B$ 699.48M10650DePIN
PUMLX
$NODE
RCHV
+3.91%+3.90%+9.19%$ 7.46B$ 667.52M190

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).