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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
UBX
OGG
MEWC
-0.73%-0.73%-2.57%$ 1.82T$ 31.13B7012Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
OGG
MEWC
-0.75%-0.75%-2.62%$ 1.80T$ 29.82B3503Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
OGG
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)
JKL
VTCN
PASG
-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
WUSD
+0.03%+0.03%-0.13%$ 284.11B$ 40.42B1208Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.06%+0.06%-0.10%$ 273.93B$ 39.56B1109Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MEWC
MONKO
-0.22%-0.23%+7.15%$ 265.32B$ 12.98B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
VOLT
XSP
-0.82%-0.82%-0.06%$ 127.83B$ 1.53B25011Made in China
CKB
PANDA
DF
-0.39%-0.39%+0.76%$ 123.59B$ 1.01B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
MIR
-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
AMETA
HYBUX
BARRY
+0.26%+0.26%+0.03%$ 103.75B$ 10.03B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
USDQ
-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)
DEXTF
OPUL
GONDOLA
+1.21%+1.20%+56.58%$ 63.42B$ 1.72B63718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
IRS
COVAL
VOLT
-0.58%-0.60%+0.90%$ 57.23B$ 2.96B106019CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
HMT
BCUT
-0.79%-0.77%-1.88%$ 51.46B$ 1.61B6820Tokenized Assets
TSMX
GOLDAO
GONDOLA
+1.87%+1.86%+116.75%$ 42.25B$ 842.12M42521Privacy
ZERA
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
FINANCEBRO
RAPTOR
DARK
-0.53%-0.57%-1.28%$ 25.01B$ 1.17B330224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
VOLT
XSP
-2.17%-2.19%-1.07%$ 22.35B$ 943.01M24225Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.46%+3.46%+5.05%$ 22.17B$ 21.73M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CLAWNCH
FOMO
BOTCOIN
+1.50%+1.48%+2.47%$ 21.16B$ 1.74B104227Infrastructure
KIP
COA
COLD
+0.40%+0.40%+1.10%$ 19.34B$ 1.07B25628Perpetuals
KROM
QTO
LOGX
-1.89%-1.89%+1.55%$ 16.73B$ 446.72M8029Privacy Coins
NAV
∅
ZCL
+0.64%+0.59%-1.22%$ 16.18B$ 204.66M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
JAGER
COA
-0.53%-0.54%-5.87%$ 15.70B$ 1.48B37031Dog-Themed
NASDOG
SUIT
ISHI
+0.48%+0.41%+0.29%$ 14.92B$ 423.97M36532Derivatives
DAFI
MIR
QTO
-2.16%-2.17%+2.27%$ 14.28B$ 360.12M92334chan-Themed
4CHAN
GONDOLA
SOY
-0.35%-0.46%-0.46%$ 12.89B$ 375.91M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
ZERA
BOS
+0.33%+0.27%-3.22%$ 11.42B$ 419.07M8235Elon Musk-Inspired
WAT
RIZO
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
QANX
TDC
QST
+0.27%+0.20%-2.98%$ 9.42B$ 162.10M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CWS
WOM
ATA
-0.41%-0.40%-0.97%$ 9.34B$ 1.53B14440Options
TYPUS
RBN
LOGX
+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
BLOXWAP
FRIES
PUB
0.00%-0.01%+1.58%$ 9.23B$ 35.23M3843Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
ROUTE
+1.90%+1.88%+8.11%$ 9.07B$ 383.65M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.13%+0.11%+0.21%$ 8.43B$ 1.17M1045Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
ANLOG
JM
+1.78%+1.76%+8.07%$ 7.98B$ 365.95M5046x402 Ecosystem
HD
SYRA
SPARKLE
+2.26%+2.24%+9.35%$ 7.53B$ 311.38M10347Oracle
PLI
SORA
UMB
+1.92%+1.91%+8.90%$ 7.53B$ 367.77M4248Layer 2 (L2)
RDO
MODE
SUPR
+1.75%+1.79%+1.46%$ 7.07B$ 468.84M10649DePIN
RCHV
$NODE
SUIDEPIN
-2.10%-2.10%-6.70%$ 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).