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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.

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
TRMP
EVR
PAW
-1.48%-1.41%-1.02%$ 1.85T$ 35.41B7072Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
EVR
PAW
-1.51%-1.45%-1.07%$ 1.82T$ 33.96B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
TRMP
EVR
-1.50%-1.45%-0.93%$ 1.32T$ 21.84B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.88%-0.83%-0.67%$ 531.76B$ 51.44B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MTRG
IRIS
IXO
-1.41%-1.33%-0.78%$ 420.95B$ 10.92B1196Stablecoins
JEUR
FXD
IDRT
-0.05%-0.04%-4.80%$ 287.02B$ 44.37B2737USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
HEXDC
PXDC
-0.06%-0.06%-4.29%$ 284.29B$ 44.29B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
USDL
IDRT
-0.02%-0.02%-4.23%$ 274.15B$ 43.32B1129Made in USA
MONKO
BANGCHAIN
MEWC
+7.62%+7.74%-2.09%$ 266.49B$ 13.96B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
VOLT
SHDX
-0.60%-0.52%-0.13%$ 127.15B$ 1.78B25611Made in China
SUN
HT
ZIL
-0.42%-0.38%+1.02%$ 122.15B$ 1.22B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
DRGN
RLY
-0.39%-0.34%+0.64%$ 121.83B$ 1.31B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
IXFI
ZND
-0.80%-0.75%+0.07%$ 105.33B$ 753.39M5514Base Native
NOICE
BARRY
PAW
+0.24%+0.27%-2.67%$ 103.96B$ 10.82B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURR
+0.08%+0.08%+0.69%$ 72.95B$ 8.66B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.07%+0.07%-3.01%$ 72.44B$ 8.76B417Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
OPUL
BD/SOL
+53.19%+53.26%-5.87%$ 62.05B$ 1.70B62618Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
KAON
YALA
VOLT
+0.68%+0.80%-6.86%$ 57.10B$ 2.90B106419CoinList Launchpad
BLD
OBOL
RLY
-0.98%-0.85%+2.15%$ 51.93B$ 2.08B6920Tokenized Assets
GOLDAO
BSPX
GLDT
+110.97%+110.98%-7.48%$ 41.13B$ 970.89M41421Privacy
ANCHAT
SHH
ZERA
-0.58%-0.39%+0.78%$ 30.70B$ 962.69M11522Governance
COLD
YALA
VOLT
+1.40%+1.56%+0.03%$ 29.38B$ 1.59B19423Meme
CAPY
CLARITY
DARK
-0.73%-1.19%-1.28%$ 25.15B$ 1.66B331324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
ZIX
VOLT
+0.34%+0.52%-1.51%$ 22.67B$ 1.08B24725Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.17%+0.17%-2.32%$ 21.14B$ 53.01M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HYRE
$NODE
FORAI
+0.84%+0.97%+2.80%$ 20.82B$ 1.45B105027Infrastructure
COA
GMRT
DSLA
+1.18%+1.23%+3.55%$ 19.36B$ 1.20B25528Perpetuals
IDEX
PARQ
KROM
+0.62%+0.74%-2.18%$ 16.58B$ 571.63M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
ALON
YALA
COA
-2.15%-2.30%+2.38%$ 16.32B$ 1.54B37330Privacy Coins
ZCL
DRGX
NULL
-1.16%-0.92%+1.31%$ 16.19B$ 261.90M3931Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
ASTROID
ANAGO
-0.52%-0.46%-1.97%$ 14.80B$ 484.59M36732Derivatives
KROM
BOND
PARQ
+1.14%+1.26%-2.52%$ 14.13B$ 501.40M92334chan-Themed
SPX
SOY
OGSM
+0.09%+0.18%-0.41%$ 12.97B$ 466.51M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
ZERA
VEIL
-1.52%-1.25%-0.31%$ 11.62B$ 479.44M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONONE
DOGECOIN
BYTE
+0.19%+0.28%-0.32%$ 10.91B$ 307.38M5936Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
SHH
ZERA
+0.50%+0.68%+0.65%$ 10.12B$ 514.00M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
DG
BALL
PUB
+2.03%+2.05%+5.18%$ 9.87B$ 39.17M6938Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ABEL
NAORIS
-2.19%-1.79%-3.16%$ 9.49B$ 208.64M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
HOOK
RTB
-0.14%-0.00%+0.91%$ 9.41B$ 1.19B14440Options
ODDZ
ITHACA
DERI
+2.48%+2.51%+5.38%$ 9.34B$ 32.61M1741Prediction Markets
BNBET
FRIES
PUB
+2.35%+2.38%+5.34%$ 9.30B$ 39.25M3842RWA Protocol
APRA
CRYSTAL STONES
BD/SOL
-0.01%+0.13%-0.55%$ 8.76B$ 373.56M7343Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
CLEAR
+0.96%+1.24%-0.27%$ 8.47B$ 351.85M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.03%-0.06%-25.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.02M1045Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JURIS
GRAV
+1.34%+1.47%+2.18%$ 7.48B$ 324.26M5146DePIN
HEU
$NODE
RIZ
-1.42%-1.31%+3.57%$ 7.29B$ 412.57M19147Yield Farming
VEMP
UFO
KAON
+0.73%+0.87%+7.70%$ 7.21B$ 548.20M12348Layer 2 (L2)
OZK
MODE
ISLM
+1.55%+1.64%+7.13%$ 7.08B$ 392.79M10749Oracle
PNK
RIZ
DIA
+1.40%+1.52%+2.70%$ 7.01B$ 316.40M4250x402 Ecosystem
HEU
TRANSLATE
JOBS
+1.62%+1.75%+1.63%$ 7.00B$ 243.89M105

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).