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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
TRIAS
BVM
SOH
-1.98%-2.59%-1.37%$ 1.68T$ 51.30B5602Layer 1 (L1)
TRIAS
QTC
SOH
-1.93%-2.55%-1.32%$ 1.66T$ 50.37B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
DRGX
SOH
EQPAY
-2.13%-2.70%-1.88%$ 1.21T$ 34.44B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
-0.85%-1.29%-0.41%$ 495.57B$ 75.76B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
EQPAY
TOMI
-1.45%-2.23%+0.53%$ 376.83B$ 15.01B1226Stablecoins
WEMIX$
ROME
BAC
-0.23%-0.25%-0.58%$ 307.14B$ 66.50B2767USD Stablecoin
USDTZ
APXUSD
ROME
-0.28%-0.28%-0.50%$ 300.27B$ 66.39B1298Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ZARP
AUDM
WCLP
-0.27%-0.26%-0.85%$ 289.50B$ 65.07B1149Made in USA
ATHENA
MEWC
DRGN
-0.99%-1.45%+0.73%$ 265.68B$ 23.21B25010Exchange-based Tokens
UBE
ETHDYDX
SOLCEX
-1.05%-1.68%-0.95%$ 121.29B$ 2.05B25611Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
SALT
DRGN
-1.76%-2.25%-2.49%$ 114.75B$ 1.70B3312Made in China
CKB
MDT
DF
-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
PYUSD
FUSD
-0.52%-0.51%-0.46%$ 76.30B$ 14.14B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURE
USDQ
-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)
KAU
COLLAT
$QBIT
-0.25%-0.42%+0.34%$ 61.67B$ 34.27B58119CoinList Launchpad
RLY
ARCH
BLD
-1.28%-2.08%+7.16%$ 49.93B$ 3.36B6920Governance
NEMESIS
ALCX
PACT
-2.45%-3.39%-1.60%$ 29.67B$ 2.61B19621Privacy
PARALOOM
0X0
DRGX
-2.29%-3.15%-1.96%$ 26.56B$ 1.31B11922Meme
SUIMON
CRYPTO GUY
$KEYDOG
-0.91%-1.55%-1.26%$ 24.45B$ 20.72B342223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
NEMESIS
ETHDYDX
SNTR
-2.11%-3.06%+0.68%$ 23.36B$ 1.30B24524Tokenized Assets
CMCSAX
AMDX
KAU
-0.05%-0.14%-0.02%$ 20.67B$ 31.95B36625Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SHELLEYBAY
CPX
ANTE
-2.26%-2.95%+0.50%$ 20.25B$ 1.82B105526Binance Alpha Spotlight
VITA
MAIGA
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
KAI
CPX
DAEMON
-2.57%-3.00%+1.41%$ 19.09B$ 1.74B25329Perpetuals
NEMESIS
ETHDYDX
LIQUID
-2.09%-3.11%+1.10%$ 18.73B$ 892.39M8630Derivatives
AMARA
NEMESIS
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
HIKI
OKAYEG
FUUU
-1.26%-2.19%-3.40%$ 13.00B$ 950.26M5933Privacy Coins
CCX
DERO
DRGX
-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
NTBILL
USDY
USTB
-0.34%-0.26%-1.11%$ 10.96B$ 1.55M1036Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
BC
$BOT
-1.10%-1.13%+6.09%$ 10.94B$ 54.14M7137Options
TUNE
DERI
HXRO
-0.95%-0.99%+6.77%$ 10.59B$ 39.80M1638Prediction Markets
EMP
$BOT
BLOXWAP
-1.10%-1.10%+6.48%$ 10.54B$ 56.58M4139Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
DG
ZKSL
-1.35%-2.41%-3.74%$ 9.87B$ 612.01M8440YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
AVC
FIO
-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
WAN
DERO
DRGX
-2.42%-3.10%-4.84%$ 7.86B$ 147.00M3744Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
BLD
-2.08%-3.00%-1.17%$ 7.85B$ 420.47M1345RWA Protocol
LBM
COLLAT
$QBIT
-1.86%-2.73%-0.54%$ 7.81B$ 426.72M7246Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
TDC
-1.59%-2.83%-4.13%$ 7.80B$ 368.53M1847DePIN
GRC
CONDUIT
BMB
-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
UND
GSWIFT
-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).