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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
SHIC
RCADE
BOS
+0.18%+0.18%+1.16%$ 1.86T$ 31.53B6972Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
NEOX
SHIC
+0.19%+0.19%+1.20%$ 1.83T$ 30.10B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
TRMP
SHIC
+0.24%+0.23%+1.59%$ 1.33T$ 18.97B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.13%+0.13%+0.59%$ 536.84B$ 45.68B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
NAV
RDD
STBU
+0.20%+0.20%+0.51%$ 426.89B$ 9.77B1186Stablecoins
EURQ
MSUSD
GYEN
-0.06%-0.05%+0.06%$ 286.92B$ 39.63B2687USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HEXDC
MSUSD
-0.03%-0.03%+0.12%$ 284.37B$ 39.55B1238Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
KDAI
GYEN
-0.07%-0.06%+0.01%$ 273.79B$ 38.62B1109Made in USA
RYOSHI
BANGCHAIN
MONKO
-0.12%-0.11%-0.14%$ 265.54B$ 13.89B24610Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
CSIX
VOLT
-0.14%-0.14%-0.65%$ 128.05B$ 1.50B24911Made in China
MDT
GT
DF
+0.06%+0.06%-0.91%$ 122.94B$ 1.15B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
SFM
-0.16%-0.16%-1.01%$ 122.24B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
BMEX
IXFI
-0.21%-0.21%-0.93%$ 105.84B$ 671.46M5514Base Native
MEL
TOBY
KENDU
-0.16%-0.16%+0.36%$ 103.84B$ 10.07B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.14%$ 72.56B$ 7.98B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.15%$ 72.05B$ 8.00B417Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
RECORD
NEOX
+3.91%+3.91%+5.10%$ 65.86B$ 2.69B64018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
VOLT
$SHARBI
+0.01%+0.01%+1.93%$ 58.68B$ 2.46B106119CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
PIPE
+1.00%+1.00%+0.91%$ 52.34B$ 1.92B6820Tokenized Assets
SECZ
RECORD
STBU
+6.45%+6.45%+7.15%$ 44.44B$ 1.86B42721Privacy
MARYJ
XLA
SHH
-1.18%-1.18%+2.72%$ 31.76B$ 859.55M11522Governance
BOS
VOLT
SURF
-0.47%-0.48%+1.21%$ 29.70B$ 1.41B19323Meme
FOMOCAT
DARK
CATA
+0.67%+0.67%-0.69%$ 24.97B$ 1.23B329724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
CSIX
VOLT
-0.29%-0.29%+0.84%$ 23.03B$ 880.91M24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.32%+0.31%+0.82%$ 21.60B$ 808.52M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
SANDY
EVO
-0.76%-0.76%+0.61%$ 20.97B$ 1.31B104027Infrastructure
IDLE
SVM
BOS
-0.40%-0.40%+0.44%$ 19.35B$ 987.31M25328Perpetuals
NEMESIS
QTO
LOGX
-1.19%-1.19%+1.39%$ 17.29B$ 516.66M8029Privacy Coins
TRIT
XLA
MARYJ
-1.58%-1.58%+3.15%$ 16.58B$ 257.45M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
ULTI
DGC
GHIBLI
+0.18%+0.19%+0.32%$ 15.83B$ 1.24B37131Derivatives
NEMESIS
QTO
DAFI
-1.58%-1.58%+1.40%$ 14.80B$ 419.83M9232Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
SHISA
$SHARBI
-0.70%-0.69%-0.68%$ 14.75B$ 405.50M365334chan-Themed
4CHAN
LOLGUY
FSJAL
-0.39%-0.38%-0.94%$ 12.82B$ 385.98M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
ZERA
BOS
-1.93%-1.93%+1.42%$ 11.54B$ 417.01M8235Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
+35.38%+35.38%+35.46%$ 11.41B$ 1.64M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
SPQR
SHRUBIUS
DOGECOIN
-0.40%-0.39%-0.14%$ 10.94B$ 266.69M5737Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
PARALOOM
SHH
-0.72%-0.73%+3.35%$ 10.80B$ 416.19M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
PUB
DG
HUNCH
-0.09%-0.07%-0.15%$ 9.83B$ 48.86M6639Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
-1.92%-1.92%+2.47%$ 9.62B$ 193.82M1840RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
RECORD
-0.52%-0.52%+4.43%$ 9.55B$ 404.71M7441Options
TYPUS
EXO
LOGX
-0.42%-0.40%+2.44%$ 9.49B$ 31.22M1742Prediction Markets
POLLO
PUB
HUNCH
-0.22%-0.20%+2.65%$ 9.47B$ 48.13M4043Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
ROUTE
-0.80%-0.81%+4.51%$ 9.30B$ 342.37M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
RDNT
SXP
ATA
-1.09%-1.08%-3.56%$ 9.04B$ 1.33B14445Cross-chain Communication
JM
ANLOG
JURIS
+0.21%+0.20%+5.67%$ 8.28B$ 330.22M5146x402 Ecosystem
SVM
DICE
REGENT
+0.25%+0.23%+6.29%$ 7.83B$ 267.15M10047Oracle
XFUND
BAND
UMB
+0.08%+0.06%+5.96%$ 7.83B$ 355.91M4248Yield Farming
KAON
BEND
UFO
+2.71%+2.70%+3.71%$ 7.19B$ 526.03M11949Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
MODE
CULT
-0.32%-0.32%-1.17%$ 6.87B$ 547.06M10650DePIN
GMRX
DGC
$NODE
-1.83%-1.84%-4.38%$ 6.74B$ 373.72M193

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).