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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
RCHV
JEWEL
GRAV
-0.11%-0.09%-0.47%$ 1.84T$ 34.82B7062Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
RCHV
GRAV
-0.12%-0.10%-0.52%$ 1.82T$ 33.34B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
TRMP
SHIC
-0.46%-0.45%-0.83%$ 1.32T$ 21.05B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.25%+0.26%-0.29%$ 533.10B$ 50.88B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
AKT
TOMI
+0.84%+0.85%+0.60%$ 424.49B$ 10.95B1196Stablecoins
AXCNH
AUSDT
IDRT
0.00%+0.00%-0.04%$ 287.04B$ 43.80B2737USD Stablecoin
VUSD
USDXL
PUSD
-0.02%-0.02%-0.07%$ 284.22B$ 43.73B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
AXCNH
IDRT
-0.02%-0.01%-0.03%$ 274.10B$ 42.75B1129Made in USA
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
RCHV
+0.50%+0.51%+0.46%$ 267.82B$ 14.20B24710Exchange-based Tokens
PAIRS
JEWEL
SHDX
+1.45%+1.46%+1.94%$ 128.99B$ 1.91B25611Made in China
HT
PANDA
DF
+2.17%+2.19%+3.58%$ 124.80B$ 1.51B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
SFM
+2.18%+2.20%+3.31%$ 124.48B$ 1.69B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
IXFI
ZND
+1.97%+1.99%+2.63%$ 107.41B$ 947.97M5514Base Native
OKAYEG
KIBSHI
DRB
+0.16%+0.16%+0.82%$ 104.13B$ 10.53B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURR
EURC
-0.14%-0.14%+0.35%$ 72.84B$ 8.28B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.13%-0.13%+0.34%$ 72.35B$ 8.38B417Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
BD/SOL
+1.75%+1.75%+1.60%$ 63.13B$ 1.81B63018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
JEWEL
$SHARBI
+0.47%+0.48%+0.83%$ 57.37B$ 3.29B106319CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
RLY
OBOL
+0.48%+0.49%+4.21%$ 52.17B$ 2.00B6920Tokenized Assets
TONXX
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
+2.19%+2.19%+2.22%$ 42.03B$ 934.45M41721Privacy
SHH
XCL
1CLAWAI
-0.72%-0.72%+0.28%$ 30.48B$ 1.11B11522Governance
ROBOTMONEY
VOLT
SURF
-1.01%-1.00%-0.71%$ 29.09B$ 1.47B19323Meme
LENNY
TIT
DARK
+1.76%+1.77%+2.09%$ 25.59B$ 1.58B331524Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PAIRS
JEWEL
SHDX
-1.08%-1.08%-1.44%$ 22.42B$ 1.02B24725Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.98%+3.98%+2.38%$ 21.98B$ 68.84M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LX
$NODE
BOOM
+1.68%+1.70%+2.84%$ 21.17B$ 1.65B105027Infrastructure
GRAV
P0
XCL
+1.29%+1.30%+2.88%$ 19.61B$ 1.30B25628Perpetuals
RAILS
QTO
NEXUS
-0.66%-0.66%-1.89%$ 16.47B$ 672.30M8029Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
EVAN
COA
-1.55%-1.53%-2.59%$ 16.07B$ 1.50B37230Privacy Coins
BLKH
XLA
NULL
-3.36%-3.37%-0.89%$ 15.65B$ 297.46M3931Dog-Themed
GOON
SHIBEUS
$SHARBI
+2.71%+2.72%+2.70%$ 15.21B$ 658.31M36832Derivatives
OPIUM
NEXUS
QTO
-0.88%-0.88%-2.17%$ 14.00B$ 584.17M92334chan-Themed
OKAYEG
HIKI
GOOBY
+2.63%+2.65%+3.66%$ 13.31B$ 640.12M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
∅
ZERA
-2.45%-2.44%-3.20%$ 11.33B$ 476.03M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONONE
BABYGROK
DOGECOIN
+3.35%+3.37%+4.30%$ 11.27B$ 475.31M5836Privacy Infrastructure
SHH
1CLAWAI
XCL
+2.81%+2.82%+2.54%$ 10.40B$ 637.35M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
RDT
BAG
RIPS
+0.70%+0.71%+2.96%$ 9.94B$ 33.90M6838YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
RDNT
SXP
SQR
+1.17%+1.19%+1.69%$ 9.52B$ 1.35B14439Options
STRIKE
HEGIC
HXRO
+0.58%+0.59%+3.27%$ 9.39B$ 31.38M1740Prediction Markets
ORACLE
FRIES
BNBET
+0.62%+0.63%+3.13%$ 9.36B$ 34.80M3841Quantum-Resistant
NAORIS
QTC
QST
-2.59%-2.60%-4.44%$ 9.25B$ 254.96M1842RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+3.44%+3.46%+2.95%$ 9.06B$ 527.25M7343Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
CLEAR
+4.04%+4.06%+3.99%$ 8.81B$ 548.70M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.18%+0.18%+0.76%$ 8.43B$ 876.31K1045Cross-chain Communication
CYC
CLEAR
GRAV
+4.16%+4.18%+5.61%$ 7.79B$ 504.98M5146x402 Ecosystem
SCRY
KHO
NAVEN
+4.46%+4.47%+5.36%$ 7.31B$ 428.92M10447Oracle
GRG
SORA
UMB
+4.32%+4.34%+6.31%$ 7.31B$ 498.83M4248DePIN
GMRX
$NODE
RCHV
+0.18%+0.18%+0.39%$ 7.30B$ 412.05M19149Yield Farming
REWARD
RLY
KUMA
-1.95%-1.94%+0.16%$ 7.07B$ 623.39M12350Layer 2 (L2)
ISLM
MYRIA
OZK
-1.29%-1.25%+3.70%$ 6.99B$ 365.91M107

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).