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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
EROL
MEWC
RCADE
-0.73%-0.73%-2.57%$ 1.82T$ 31.13B7012Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
EVR
MEWC
-0.75%-0.75%-2.62%$ 1.80T$ 29.82B3503Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
EVR
MEWC
-0.82%-0.82%-3.07%$ 1.30T$ 20.69B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.18%-0.18%-0.71%$ 532.72B$ 45.04B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
VTCN
TAKER
-0.54%-0.55%-1.07%$ 422.44B$ 7.87B1196Stablecoins
HEXDC
IDRX
IDRT
-0.01%-0.01%-0.15%$ 286.73B$ 40.49B2677USD Stablecoin
HBD
HEXDC
DOC
+0.03%+0.03%-0.13%$ 284.11B$ 40.42B1208Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
IDRX
IDRT
+0.06%+0.06%-0.10%$ 273.93B$ 39.56B1109Made in USA
MONKO
MEWC
PBX
-0.22%-0.23%+7.15%$ 265.32B$ 12.98B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
VOLT
RABBIT
-0.82%-0.82%-0.06%$ 127.83B$ 1.53B24911Made in China
HT
PANDA
DF
-0.39%-0.39%+0.76%$ 123.59B$ 1.01B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
MIR
KROM
-0.39%-0.40%+0.58%$ 123.01B$ 1.12B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
IXFI
BMEX
-0.53%-0.53%+0.08%$ 106.27B$ 639.80M5414Base Native
MRSMIGGLES
HYBUX
BARRY
+0.26%+0.26%+0.03%$ 103.75B$ 10.03B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURE
EURC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.40%$ 72.60B$ 7.91B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.10%-0.10%-0.42%$ 72.09B$ 8.03B417Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
GONDOLA
DFI
+1.21%+1.20%+56.58%$ 63.42B$ 1.72B63718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
COVAL
VOLT
-0.58%-0.60%+0.90%$ 57.23B$ 2.96B105919CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
KDA
TEA
-0.79%-0.77%-1.88%$ 51.46B$ 1.61B6820Tokenized Assets
GOLDAO
GONDOLA
TSMX
+1.87%+1.86%+116.75%$ 42.25B$ 842.12M42521Privacy
XLA
SHH
YONA
+0.57%+0.54%+0.68%$ 31.09B$ 931.74M11522Governance
VEMP
COLD
VOLT
-1.45%-1.47%-0.20%$ 28.92B$ 1.41B19323Meme
ANSEMIUS
DARK
RAPTOR
-0.53%-0.57%-1.28%$ 25.01B$ 1.17B330124Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
OBS
VOLT
-2.17%-2.19%-1.07%$ 22.35B$ 943.01M24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.46%+3.46%+5.05%$ 22.17B$ 21.73M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HATCHER
FOMO
BOTCOIN
+1.50%+1.48%+2.47%$ 21.16B$ 1.74B104227Infrastructure
COA
CPX
COLD
+0.40%+0.40%+1.10%$ 19.34B$ 1.07B25628Perpetuals
KROM
QTO
DCK
-1.89%-1.89%+1.55%$ 16.73B$ 446.72M8029Privacy Coins
FIVE
XLA
MARYJ
+0.64%+0.59%-1.22%$ 16.18B$ 204.66M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
COA
TAKER
-0.53%-0.54%-5.87%$ 15.70B$ 1.48B37031Dog-Themed
SUIT
NASDOG
BRIAH
+0.48%+0.41%+0.29%$ 14.92B$ 423.97M36532Derivatives
KROM
DAFI
QTO
-2.16%-2.17%+2.27%$ 14.28B$ 360.12M92334chan-Themed
4CHAN
FSJAL
HIKI
-0.35%-0.46%-0.46%$ 12.89B$ 375.91M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
ZERA
RADR
+0.33%+0.27%-3.22%$ 11.42B$ 419.07M8235Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
PUPPIES
DOGECOIN
-0.10%-0.20%+0.58%$ 10.95B$ 237.34M5736Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
SHH
YONA
+1.31%+1.30%+5.12%$ 10.59B$ 516.68M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
JACK
DG
PUB
+0.09%+0.08%+1.84%$ 9.85B$ 35.56M6738Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QST
+0.27%+0.20%-2.98%$ 9.42B$ 162.10M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
HOOK
FIO
-0.41%-0.40%-0.97%$ 9.34B$ 1.53B14440Options
HXRO
TYPUS
STRIKE
+0.02%+0.01%+1.62%$ 9.26B$ 29.79M1741RWA Protocol
LDY
GOLDAO
ELX
+0.97%+0.97%+5.43%$ 9.23B$ 516.82M7442Prediction Markets
FRIES
PUB
XYRO
0.00%-0.01%+1.58%$ 9.23B$ 35.23M3843Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
LINK
+1.90%+1.88%+8.11%$ 9.07B$ 383.65M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
THBILL
+0.13%+0.11%+0.21%$ 8.43B$ 1.17M1045Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
ANLOG
JM
+1.78%+1.76%+8.07%$ 7.98B$ 365.95M5046x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
SPARKLE
+2.26%+2.24%+9.35%$ 7.53B$ 311.38M10347Oracle
SWTCH
UMB
SORA
+1.92%+1.91%+8.90%$ 7.53B$ 367.77M4248Layer 2 (L2)
SUPR
TORA
RDO
+1.75%+1.79%+1.46%$ 7.07B$ 468.84M10649DePIN
DENT
GMRX
$NODE
-2.10%-2.10%-6.70%$ 6.90B$ 386.17M19150Yield Farming
KUMA
UFO
VEMP
-1.80%-1.89%-4.86%$ 6.81B$ 644.46M121

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).