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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
DUCK
TRMP
BOS
+0.18%+0.18%+1.16%$ 1.86T$ 31.53B6972Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
BDAG
EPIX
+0.19%+0.19%+1.20%$ 1.83T$ 30.10B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
TRMP
+0.24%+0.23%+1.59%$ 1.33T$ 18.97B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
ENA
+0.13%+0.13%+0.59%$ 536.84B$ 45.68B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
GRC
NAV
+0.20%+0.20%+0.51%$ 426.89B$ 9.77B1186Stablecoins
USC
RAI
HEXDC
-0.06%-0.05%+0.06%$ 286.92B$ 39.63B2687USD Stablecoin
IUSD
BUD
HEXDC
-0.03%-0.03%+0.12%$ 284.37B$ 39.55B1238Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
USC
WCOP
-0.07%-0.06%+0.01%$ 273.79B$ 38.62B1109Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
MONKO
-0.12%-0.11%-0.14%$ 265.54B$ 13.89B24610Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
CSIX
VOLT
-0.14%-0.14%-0.65%$ 128.05B$ 1.50B24911Made in China
CKB
MDT
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
ZND
IXFI
-0.21%-0.21%-0.93%$ 105.84B$ 671.46M5514Base Native
DRB
TOBY
MEL
-0.16%-0.16%+0.36%$ 103.84B$ 10.07B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURC
EURAU
-0.04%-0.03%-0.14%$ 72.56B$ 7.98B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
USAT
-0.04%-0.03%-0.15%$ 72.05B$ 8.00B417Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
RECORD
NEOX
+3.91%+3.91%+5.10%$ 65.86B$ 2.69B64018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PSM
HEXA
VOLT
+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
GONDOLA
RECORD
+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
DARK
LENNY
CATA
+0.67%+0.67%-0.69%$ 24.97B$ 1.23B329724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
VOLT
CSIX
-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)
NUERO
XCAD
EVO
-0.76%-0.76%+0.61%$ 20.97B$ 1.31B104027Infrastructure
SVM
BOS
EPIX
-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
TGT
GHIBLI
DGC
+0.18%+0.19%+0.32%$ 15.83B$ 1.24B37131Derivatives
NEMESIS
DAFI
QTO
-1.58%-1.58%+1.40%$ 14.80B$ 419.83M9232Dog-Themed
MARU
BORK
SHISA
-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)
ZERA
RADR
BOS
-1.93%-1.93%+1.42%$ 11.54B$ 417.01M8235Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
BUIDL
USYC
+35.38%+35.38%+35.46%$ 11.41B$ 1.64M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
DOGECOIN
MARVIN
-0.40%-0.39%-0.14%$ 10.94B$ 266.69M5737Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
SHH
NOCTUM
-0.72%-0.73%+3.35%$ 10.80B$ 416.19M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
DG
PUB
-0.09%-0.07%-0.15%$ 9.83B$ 48.86M6639Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QST
TDC
-1.92%-1.92%+2.47%$ 9.62B$ 193.82M1840RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
RECORD
$QBIT
-0.52%-0.52%+4.43%$ 9.55B$ 404.71M7441Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.42%-0.40%+2.44%$ 9.49B$ 31.22M1742Prediction Markets
TRIAD
XYRO
PUB
-0.22%-0.20%+2.65%$ 9.47B$ 48.13M4043Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
DG
-0.80%-0.81%+4.51%$ 9.30B$ 342.37M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
ATA
SQR
-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
DIA
SORA
UMB
+0.08%+0.06%+5.96%$ 7.83B$ 355.91M4248Yield Farming
KAON
UFO
BEND
+2.71%+2.70%+3.71%$ 7.19B$ 526.03M11949Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
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 capitalize 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).