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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
MYRIA
MILK
INI
+1.03%+0.97%-0.26%$ 1.83T$ 27.74B7122Layer 1 (L1)
NAI
MILK
INI
+1.03%+0.96%-0.66%$ 1.80T$ 26.49B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
DRGX
NEOX
BTCZ
+0.81%+0.77%-1.10%$ 1.31T$ 16.93B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+0.68%+0.65%-1.27%$ 531.03B$ 37.54B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PKOIN
VTCN
TOMI
+1.58%+1.49%-0.87%$ 416.27B$ 8.79B1206Stablecoins
RAI
PMUSD
NECT
-0.02%-0.02%-0.38%$ 301.23B$ 31.72B2727USD Stablecoin
USDL
EUSDT
NECT
-0.02%-0.03%-0.39%$ 296.82B$ 31.68B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDL
AXCNH
USDZ
-0.02%-0.03%-0.36%$ 286.12B$ 31.16B1139Made in USA
MONKO
MYRIA
MAGA
+1.32%+1.35%+0.20%$ 271.55B$ 10.39B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CHESS
UTYAB
ZND
+1.26%+1.17%+0.72%$ 124.75B$ 1.49B25411Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
KROM
RLY
+1.20%+1.01%+1.38%$ 119.42B$ 1.12B3312Made in China
CKB
NEO
ZIL
+1.03%+0.94%+1.39%$ 119.30B$ 914.03M2813Base Native
BROGE
SEKOIA
BONSAICOIN
+0.22%+0.21%-0.99%$ 106.66B$ 6.67B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
B2M
SOLCEX
ZND
+1.45%+1.29%+1.32%$ 103.77B$ 658.42M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.04%-0.04%-0.52%$ 74.88B$ 5.40B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDR
EURC
-0.05%-0.07%-0.45%$ 72.66B$ 5.36B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
CRYSTAL STONES
MOONDOGE
NEOX
+0.54%+0.48%+0.06%$ 64.91B$ 1.29B62618Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
WAVE
IRS
+1.17%+1.35%-2.91%$ 60.26B$ 2.54B106019CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
BDXN
RLY
+1.54%+1.63%-0.57%$ 50.17B$ 1.57B6920Privacy
MARYJ
VEILNET
HIBER
+2.31%+2.47%+1.89%$ 30.03B$ 968.20M11921Governance
CHESS
ROBOTMONEY
SURF
+0.96%+1.19%-2.29%$ 28.10B$ 1.55B19622Meme
BALLOON
WOOF
CATA
+1.58%+1.78%+0.42%$ 25.36B$ 21.23B335123Tokenized Assets
PNDO
MOONDOGE
TQQQX
+0.22%+0.19%+0.72%$ 22.27B$ 539.29M41224Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
UTYAB
ZIX
NEXUS
+0.35%+0.59%-2.70%$ 21.87B$ 859.46M24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.27%-0.29%+0.85%$ 20.75B$ 3.98M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LSM
MIROSHARK
EVO
+1.32%+1.27%-0.92%$ 20.39B$ 1.17B105927Infrastructure
DSLA
GMRT
UTCC
+1.57%+1.67%-1.92%$ 18.73B$ 876.92M25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
CORL
GAIX
-0.71%-0.96%-0.92%$ 16.07B$ 1.29B37029Perpetuals
NEMESIS
NEXUS
LOGX
+0.47%+0.77%-3.84%$ 15.95B$ 580.05M8130Privacy Coins
BTCZ
XLA
MARYJ
+2.35%+2.63%+4.88%$ 15.49B$ 303.17M4131Dog-Themed
TOTAKEKE
SUIT
WOOF
+1.47%+1.49%+0.22%$ 15.09B$ 601.35M37432Derivatives
KROM
NEMESIS
NEXUS
+0.44%+0.81%-4.47%$ 13.49B$ 495.64M92334chan-Themed
STONKS
HOODIE
STACY
+1.99%+2.00%-0.75%$ 12.97B$ 594.41M5834Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-0.02%-0.02%+1.60%$ 11.32B$ 3.00M1035Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RADR
RDO
+3.76%+4.14%+2.42%$ 11.08B$ 438.39M8336Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
MARS
GROKIUS
+1.64%+1.62%-0.96%$ 10.96B$ 389.99M6037Privacy Infrastructure
MUTE
HIBER
VEILNET
+2.67%+2.65%-0.66%$ 10.16B$ 473.16M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
TED
HUNCH
+3.56%+3.49%-6.72%$ 9.48B$ 28.06M7239Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ABEL
NAORIS
+4.91%+5.25%+3.50%$ 9.32B$ 286.09M1840YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
WING
CHESS
+2.10%+2.31%-0.57%$ 9.16B$ 916.48M14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
MKUSD
RAI
NECT
-0.08%-0.10%+0.09%$ 8.99B$ 82.39M6042Options
ODDZ
LOGX
DERI
+3.73%+3.58%-7.28%$ 8.98B$ 21.06M1743RWA Protocol
URANO
CRYSTAL STONES
CREDI
+2.12%+2.11%-2.75%$ 8.96B$ 369.35M7344Prediction Markets
OVER
BODEGA
HUNCH
+3.85%+3.79%-7.21%$ 8.95B$ 26.55M4245Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
CLEAR
+3.28%+3.24%-0.34%$ 8.62B$ 348.74M1446Cross-chain Communication
STAKELAYER
GRAV
CLEAR
+2.81%+2.87%-2.56%$ 7.41B$ 574.91M5047x402 Ecosystem
BLORMMY
MIROSHARK
DIRA
+3.36%+3.37%-0.42%$ 7.08B$ 242.77M10548DePIN
DEXNET
DENT
AVIVE
+0.66%+0.67%-1.33%$ 6.98B$ 326.55M19249Oracle
UFI
XFUND
DIA
+3.09%+3.05%-1.86%$ 6.95B$ 247.58M4250Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
OCT
DRGX
+0.07%+0.28%-1.94%$ 6.69B$ 106.90M38

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).