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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
BTCZ
EVR
+1.07%+0.93%+2.47%$ 1.86T$ 39.41B7112Layer 1 (L1)
5IRE
UBX
EVR
+1.09%+0.95%+2.48%$ 1.84T$ 38.06B3553Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
EVR
+1.04%+0.90%+2.73%$ 1.34T$ 24.04B1264World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.00%+0.89%+0.96%$ 535.37B$ 57.92B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
KMD
VTCN
CTSI
+1.53%+1.41%+2.29%$ 424.27B$ 12.88B1206Stablecoins
SILK
CASH
IDRX
-0.06%-0.06%-0.02%$ 301.50B$ 49.62B2747USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
BUD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%-0.05%$ 297.03B$ 49.52B1268Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
CASH
IDRX
-0.12%-0.10%-0.07%$ 286.25B$ 48.44B1149Made in USA
MIDAS
BBBTC
MYRIA
+0.19%-0.02%+1.12%$ 272.18B$ 16.13B24610Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
VOLT
XSP
+0.53%+0.82%+1.53%$ 127.32B$ 2.04B25411Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
POWR
RLY
+0.03%+0.31%+0.96%$ 121.05B$ 1.39B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+0.02%+0.33%+0.89%$ 120.91B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
TOBY
COMMON
SIDUS
-0.17%-0.15%+0.14%$ 106.81B$ 11.84B45614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
IXFI
BMEX
0.00%+0.38%+0.95%$ 105.26B$ 889.01M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.59%-0.60%-0.22%$ 74.69B$ 10.47B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURQ
EURR
-0.64%-0.61%-0.28%$ 72.44B$ 10.38B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
CRYSTAL STONES
PLANET
STAY
+1.47%+1.24%+1.19%$ 65.92B$ 2.10B62518Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
YALA
METERA
DIVVY
+1.52%+1.35%+1.42%$ 61.31B$ 3.38B106219CoinList Launchpad
KDA
RLY
BCUT
+0.66%+0.27%+1.54%$ 50.83B$ 2.19B6920Tokenized Assets
PALM
AMBRX
HTS
+2.06%+2.10%+99.27%$ 44.45B$ 1.41B41321Privacy
VEILNET
SHH
BTCZ
+1.41%+1.36%+4.05%$ 30.46B$ 893.54M11822Governance
JURIS
VOLT
YALA
+2.40%+2.25%+4.51%$ 29.37B$ 1.68B19723Meme
BABYCUPSEY
DARK
BUBURRY
+0.80%+0.53%+1.08%$ 25.48B$ 21.67B334924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
VOLT
XSP
+3.28%+2.90%+4.31%$ 23.01B$ 1.21B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.22%+3.21%+2.61%$ 21.64B$ 62.75M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MIZUKI
LEON
LKI
+0.95%+0.77%+0.19%$ 20.26B$ 1.31B105527Infrastructure
UTCC
COA
DSLA
+1.17%+1.09%+0.61%$ 18.69B$ 1.24B25628Perpetuals
K9
NEXUS
OX
+3.23%+2.86%+6.26%$ 16.95B$ 1.02B8029Privacy Coins
JUNO
ZCL
BTCZ
+2.26%+2.18%+6.60%$ 15.98B$ 313.22M4030Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
YALA
COA
+2.39%+2.21%-1.52%$ 15.94B$ 1.64B37131Dog-Themed
POLYDOGE
NASDOG
SAIKO
+0.15%-0.08%+0.30%$ 15.10B$ 542.26M37432Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
OX
+3.84%+3.30%+7.32%$ 14.49B$ 915.20M92334chan-Themed
HONK
HIKI
HOODIE
+0.60%+0.39%+1.37%$ 13.02B$ 577.84M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
CULT
RDO
+1.37%+1.10%+9.81%$ 11.66B$ 637.00M8335Tokenized Treasuries
FIUSD
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.10%-0.05%+0.30%$ 11.34B$ 1.15M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
MELON
GROKIUS
+0.29%+0.08%+0.33%$ 10.94B$ 379.39M6037Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
SHH
VEILNET
+0.39%+0.19%+0.86%$ 10.05B$ 362.87M6238Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
QST
+1.05%+0.67%+10.99%$ 9.80B$ 296.99M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DG
PACKS
+1.01%+0.97%-0.81%$ 9.39B$ 29.54M7240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CTSI
SQR
CHESS
+1.08%+1.14%+2.99%$ 9.33B$ 1.39B14541Crypto-backed Stablecoin
RAI
BUD
VUSD
+0.71%+0.67%+0.65%$ 9.05B$ 180.42M6142Options
STRIKE
LOGX
DERI
+0.99%+0.97%-1.37%$ 8.86B$ 22.00M1743Prediction Markets
BETTER
FRIES
HUNCH
+1.01%+1.00%-1.20%$ 8.83B$ 24.58M4144RWA Protocol
LDY
CRYSTAL STONES
BD/SOL
+0.63%+0.26%-1.13%$ 8.81B$ 324.51M7345Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
LINK
+0.16%-0.07%+0.72%$ 8.49B$ 259.65M1446Cross-chain Communication
WAN
CLEAR
JURIS
+0.54%+0.36%+0.21%$ 7.32B$ 318.17M5047DePIN
NCN
$NODE
DEPIN
+1.32%+1.28%+0.98%$ 7.04B$ 376.92M19248x402 Ecosystem
STARKBOT
DIRA
LKI
+1.52%+1.04%-0.47%$ 6.89B$ 278.88M10549Oracle
BAND
DIA
RIZ
+0.63%+0.33%-0.23%$ 6.83B$ 214.68M4250Yield Farming
KUMA
MVC
RLY
+3.17%+3.03%-0.80%$ 6.69B$ 674.26M119

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).