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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
GRC
BVM
TRIAS
-1.98%-2.59%-1.37%$ 1.68T$ 51.30B5602Layer 1 (L1)
EQPAY
QTC
TRIAS
-1.93%-2.55%-1.32%$ 1.66T$ 50.37B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
PXC
GRC
EQPAY
-2.13%-2.70%-1.88%$ 1.21T$ 34.44B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
USDT
B
-0.85%-1.29%-0.41%$ 495.57B$ 75.76B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
EQPAY
GRC
-1.45%-2.23%+0.53%$ 376.83B$ 15.01B1226Stablecoins
MSUSD
BAC
ROME
-0.23%-0.25%-0.58%$ 307.14B$ 66.50B2767USD Stablecoin
USDTZ
MSUSD
ROME
-0.28%-0.28%-0.50%$ 300.27B$ 66.39B1298Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDTZ
ZARP
WCLP
-0.27%-0.26%-0.85%$ 289.50B$ 65.07B1149Made in USA
ATHENA
MEWC
AXOL
-0.99%-1.45%+0.73%$ 265.68B$ 23.21B25010Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
ETHDYDX
SOLCEX
-1.05%-1.68%-0.95%$ 121.29B$ 2.05B25611Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
SFM
SALT
-1.76%-2.25%-2.49%$ 114.75B$ 1.70B3312Made in China
SUN
DF
HT
-1.55%-2.06%-2.32%$ 113.78B$ 1.52B2813Base Native
OKAYEG
ALTT
FLAY
-0.73%-0.82%+0.20%$ 108.60B$ 15.90B46514Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ARI
BTSE
SOLCEX
-0.84%-1.33%-1.27%$ 98.75B$ 872.70M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.52%-0.51%-0.46%$ 76.30B$ 14.14B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURE
EURQ
-0.52%-0.51%-0.43%$ 74.04B$ 14.04B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$QBIT
SNTR
LIQUID
-2.09%-2.71%-0.21%$ 67.36B$ 3.95B105618Real World Assets (RWA)
OPENAI
COLLAT
$QBIT
-0.25%-0.42%+0.34%$ 61.67B$ 34.27B58119CoinList Launchpad
BLD
ARCH
PIPE
-1.28%-2.08%+7.16%$ 49.93B$ 3.36B6920Governance
ORG
PACT
DVI
-2.45%-3.39%-1.60%$ 29.67B$ 2.61B19621Privacy
DERO
PARALOOM
0X0
-2.29%-3.15%-1.96%$ 26.56B$ 1.31B11922Meme
TOONA
CRYPTO GUY
$KEYDOG
-0.91%-1.55%-1.26%$ 24.45B$ 20.72B342223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HXRO
ETHDYDX
SNTR
-2.11%-3.06%+0.68%$ 23.36B$ 1.30B24524Tokenized Assets
MDOGAI
AMDX
CMCSAX
-0.05%-0.14%-0.02%$ 20.67B$ 31.95B36625Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SHELLEYBAY
CPX
DAEMON
-2.26%-2.95%+0.50%$ 20.25B$ 1.82B105526Binance Alpha Spotlight
VITA
ESIM
JAGER
-2.37%-2.86%-6.45%$ 20.25B$ 2.50B37427Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.61%-2.61%-1.02%$ 19.66B$ 1.04B128Infrastructure
SPON
CPX
DAEMON
-2.57%-3.00%+1.41%$ 19.09B$ 1.74B25329Perpetuals
AMARA
ETHDYDX
LIQUID
-2.09%-3.11%+1.10%$ 18.73B$ 892.39M8630Derivatives
HXRO
AMARA
ETHDYDX
-3.02%-4.03%+1.11%$ 16.26B$ 741.39M9431Dog-Themed
INVEST
MOMO
$KEYDOG
-1.34%-2.25%-3.03%$ 15.02B$ 959.16M370324chan-Themed
DOLAN
FUUU
OKAYEG
-1.26%-2.19%-3.40%$ 13.00B$ 950.26M5933Privacy Coins
BLACKCOIN
CCX
DERO
-2.50%-3.32%-3.43%$ 12.76B$ 439.44M4234Elon Musk-Inspired
BEAR
OPTI
XMONEY
-1.29%-2.29%-4.04%$ 11.14B$ 780.45M6235Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
THBILL
USDY
-0.34%-0.26%-1.11%$ 10.96B$ 1.55M1036Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
BC
$BOT
-1.10%-1.13%+6.09%$ 10.94B$ 54.14M7137Options
DERI
ITHACA
HXRO
-0.95%-0.99%+6.77%$ 10.59B$ 39.80M1638Prediction Markets
EMP
BLOXWAP
$BOT
-1.10%-1.10%+6.48%$ 10.54B$ 56.58M4139Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKSL
HID
RDO
-1.35%-2.41%-3.74%$ 9.87B$ 612.01M8440YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
FIO
MYTH
-1.92%-2.61%+3.66%$ 9.60B$ 1.36B14541Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
PARALOOM
0X0
-2.43%-3.23%-1.76%$ 9.40B$ 515.32M6142Crypto-backed Stablecoin
UUSD
DLLR
ROME
+0.19%+0.37%-0.45%$ 8.89B$ 356.32M6343Privacy Blockchain
DRGX
DERO
WAN
-2.42%-3.10%-4.84%$ 7.86B$ 147.00M3744Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
CYC
BLD
-2.08%-3.00%-1.17%$ 7.85B$ 420.47M1345RWA Protocol
SLAB
COLLAT
$QBIT
-1.86%-2.73%-0.54%$ 7.81B$ 426.72M7246Quantum-Resistant
QST
TDC
QTC
-1.59%-2.83%-4.13%$ 7.80B$ 368.53M1847DePIN
BMB
GRC
SPON
-2.52%-3.10%-2.65%$ 7.44B$ 511.23M19348Launchpad
FLAY
HFUN
CATA
-5.67%-6.88%-15.24%$ 7.19B$ 299.41M14649Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
GSWIFT
ORDER
-1.72%-2.72%-4.57%$ 7.10B$ 516.22M1450Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-1.10%-1.02%-0.88%$ 6.93B$ 1.23B4

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).