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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
51Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
RDO
MYRIA
-0.14%-0.48%+39.13%$ 6.57B$ 345.19M11152Yield Farming
KAON
VERSE
KUMA
-1.00%-1.62%-0.07%$ 6.46B$ 647.56M12553Stablecoin Issuer
ETH+
RSUP
PRISMA
+0.56%+0.16%+0.50%$ 6.23B$ 475.73M4254Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.07%-0.18%-1.11%$ 6.18B$ 784.55M455Synthetic Dollar
TRUSD
USP
UUSD
+0.03%+0.01%+0.28%$ 5.66B$ 48.32M1456Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
FER
ORAIX
-2.28%-2.97%+0.47%$ 5.40B$ 432.30M6457Tokenized Commodities
KAU
VNXAU
GOLDAO
+0.04%-0.30%-0.08%$ 5.03B$ 202.59M2558NFT
AWOO
OBX
UFO
-3.33%-3.08%-4.19%$ 4.96B$ 453.31M40259Binance Launchpool
ATA
UNFI
NTRN
+1.06%+0.69%+4.30%$ 4.81B$ 460.30M5760Tokenized Gold
GLDY
VNXAU
KAU
-0.15%-0.48%-0.31%$ 4.79B$ 205.92M1661Yield-Bearing Stablecoin
APYUSD
JRUSDAT
USND
+0.40%+0.37%+0.51%$ 4.67B$ 13.97M7562Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
-0.31%-0.47%+1.58%$ 4.64B$ 86.77M563Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
WETH
YFI
-2.78%-3.50%-2.06%$ 4.53B$ 464.19M964Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG)
XNO
XDAG
UBX
+0.09%-0.29%+1.99%$ 4.03B$ 57.35M1365Tokenized Money Market Fund (MMFs)
BUIDL
FIUSD
-0.42%-0.40%+0.51%$ 3.89B$ 36.45266Lending/Borrowing Protocols
DAM
TUNA
HPL
+0.07%-0.22%-1.01%$ 3.89B$ 291.02M6167Gaming (GameFi)
UFO
GMRT
BOOM
-3.83%-3.58%-3.53%$ 3.84B$ 381.75M58168Layer 0 (L0)
CELL
PHOTON
ATONE
+3.39%+3.16%+4.71%$ 3.65B$ 200.24M1469Launchpad
FLNCHY
ROBIN
UFO
+0.41%-0.42%+1.53%$ 3.43B$ 293.04M16070Crypto Card Issuer
PLUS
KARMA
PLUTUS
+0.34%+0.23%+0.72%$ 3.34B$ 8.84M771Data Availability
TIA
CXT
CRU
+3.05%+2.61%+11.55%$ 3.22B$ 158.64M1272Yield-Bearing Tokens
APYUSD
JRUSDAT
USND
+0.20%+0.07%-0.30%$ 2.94B$ 5.80M8473Payment Solutions
VAL
RPP402
SURF
-0.84%-1.24%-2.24%$ 2.79B$ 100.25M8374Solana Meme
JACKIE
BLIFFY
DIARRHEA
-0.33%-1.76%+0.35%$ 2.69B$ 348.29M118075AI Agents
BOTCOIN
R0B
FORAI
+1.26%+0.92%+0.53%$ 2.63B$ 290.40M51076Wallets
BNKRW
RZR
CRMC
-1.34%-1.09%-1.50%$ 2.61B$ 79.41M7477US Treasury-backed Stablecoin
USDM1
MANTRAUSD
USDR
-0.12%-0.16%-0.25%$ 2.18B$ 2.42M778Neobank
TITN
VPAY
BLIND
-0.05%-0.22%0.00%$ 2.10B$ 60.52M1279Binance HODLer Airdrops
BANANA
RESOLV
SHELL
-0.28%-0.96%-3.73%$ 2.03B$ 381.38M4580Tokenized Stock
PLTRX
MRVLX
SNDKX
+5.27%+5.14%+1.41%$ 1.88B$ 463.99M27881AI Applications
HATCHER
PHI
REX
-0.93%-1.49%+0.96%$ 1.85B$ 105.11M18582Binance Launchpad
HOOK
BETA
DEGO
-0.14%-0.42%+4.10%$ 1.85B$ 167.87M3083Decentralized Identifier (DID)
AVC
KEY
BAAS
+1.76%+1.14%+4.10%$ 1.80B$ 165.48M5084SocialFi
TYSM
WILLU
PAWS
+1.46%+0.92%+5.96%$ 1.79B$ 143.00M11685Metaverse
SIDUS
SWORLD
UFO
-0.46%-0.76%+0.01%$ 1.79B$ 97.48M12586AI Framework
ODAI
EMATE
DULUS
+0.99%+0.61%+6.16%$ 1.68B$ 320.16M11987Algorithmic Stablecoin
ALUSD
JPYT
HYDT
+0.24%+0.12%+0.88%$ 1.65B$ 3.10M1788Frog-Themed
PORK
LONER
RWOG
+0.27%-0.51%+5.36%$ 1.61B$ 190.37M9889The Boy’s Club
GASS
PORK
ƎԀƎԀ
+0.33%-0.49%+5.39%$ 1.52B$ 140.86M10890Analytics
VELAI
WATCH
ALGOPUB
-1.61%-2.10%-1.86%$ 1.48B$ 176.86M12791Binance Wallet IDO
RDO
ELDE
BOOM
-0.97%-1.28%+2.45%$ 1.45B$ 255.92M5892Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
GSWIFT
LSK
ERN
+2.53%+1.93%+4.29%$ 1.45B$ 162.95M1293Play To Earn
NEOX
ISP
UFO
+0.30%-0.36%+2.50%$ 1.41B$ 161.74M18794Telegram Apps
PAWS
BAD
ELDE
-10.72%-9.16%-12.95%$ 1.34B$ 106.74M9795Pump.fun Ecosystem
JACKIE
CATFROGDOGSHARK
DIARRHEA
+0.44%-1.93%+0.03%$ 1.34B$ 182.02M153396Tradable Ecosystem
PC0000111
PC0000097
PC0000031
+0.13%+0.07%+0.16%$ 1.32B--1197Storage
STOS
JKL
OBX
+0.11%-0.05%+2.54%$ 1.31B$ 105.83M3698Rollup
HEZ
LL
MYRIA
+0.23%-0.04%+1.40%$ 1.30B$ 118.78M2699Morpho Ecosystem
RE7WBTC
MCWETH
GTWETHB
-0.22%-0.45%-1.19%$ 1.27B$ 11.60M22100Liquid Staking
STAKELAYER
VOUCH
VPLS
+0.32%-0.08%-7.81%$ 1.22B$ 142.40M160

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).