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
BDAG
NAI
RXD
+0.35%+0.33%-0.78%$ 2.49T$ 71.89B692
2Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
NAI
RXD
+0.32%+0.30%-0.78%$ 2.45T$ 68.15B345
3Proof of Work (PoW)
KCN
EVR
RXD
+0.16%+0.15%-0.70%$ 1.74T$ 38.76B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.26%+0.25%-0.23%$ 648.30B$ 101.95B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
MAN
NAV
+0.77%+0.75%-0.61%$ 594.15B$ 25.32B115
6Made in USA
MONKO
CARR
RXD
+0.08%+0.05%-2.59%$ 379.09B$ 37.58B240
7Stablecoins
FXD
RAI
IDRX
-0.12%-0.12%-0.39%$ 291.37B$ 86.79B272
8USD Stablecoin
USDM
KDAI
MUSD
-0.15%-0.14%-0.55%$ 288.59B$ 86.68B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
IDRX
MUSD
-0.12%-0.12%-0.32%$ 277.39B$ 85.50B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
$H2
MEX
+1.52%+1.50%-0.40%$ 171.33B$ 4.35B241
11Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
LCX
+1.51%+1.49%-0.12%$ 152.43B$ 3.36B33
12Made in China
GT
MAN
DF
+1.38%+1.35%-0.48%$ 148.78B$ 1.67B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
LCX
+1.21%+1.18%-0.41%$ 133.81B$ 1.19B53
14Base Native
OX
BONSAICOIN
HYBUX
-0.33%-0.35%-1.14%$ 116.61B$ 22.61B443
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
COVAL
CYDX
EVOP
+0.86%+0.84%+0.52%$ 88.29B$ 8.01B1042
16CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
RLY
EAT
+0.03%+0.02%-1.06%$ 86.06B$ 7.12B70
17Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
RWAI
CARR
+0.69%+0.66%+5.61%$ 79.69B$ 4.66B781
18MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.55%-0.55%-1.77%$ 74.73B$ 18.59B10
19GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.55%-1.79%$ 74.21B$ 18.58B4
20Privacy
SHERWOOD
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+1.05%+1.00%-2.86%$ 61.68B$ 4.03B116
21Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
JURIS
+2.18%+2.15%-1.45%$ 51.67B$ 5.26B193
22Tokenized Assets
GC
GONDOLA
TOTO
-0.03%-0.02%+1.73%$ 47.72B$ 1.83B596
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
$H2
MEX
+2.54%+2.53%-0.93%$ 38.96B$ 3.41B239
24Privacy Coins
XEQM
DRGX
NAV
+0.35%+0.30%-6.02%$ 35.04B$ 1.17B39
25Meme
TAKO
NADS
GET
-0.86%-0.89%-4.41%$ 34.96B$ 3.24B3094
26Infrastructure
CLEAR
DSLA
GRAV
+1.02%+0.96%+10.31%$ 31.71B$ 3.16B248
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
ZERA
CULT
+0.59%+0.55%-6.15%$ 28.61B$ 1.57B81
28Perpetuals
NEXUS
OX
AARK
+3.49%+3.50%-3.01%$ 26.82B$ 2.03B79
29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KRYVEX
CLANK
AIX9
+2.28%+2.25%+2.60%$ 26.00B$ 3.11B1004
30Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QTC
+0.31%+0.26%-6.72%$ 25.86B$ 1.27B20
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
ULTI
GOUT
TAOCAT
+0.23%+0.16%-3.05%$ 24.38B$ 2.05B362
32Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.12%+0.12%+0.95%$ 23.99B$ 381.18M1
33Derivatives
AARK
OX
CYDX
+3.98%+3.97%-3.18%$ 22.85B$ 1.60B90
34Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+2.42%+2.39%+4.45%$ 20.51B$ 2.35B63
35Dog-Themed
TECH
RANDY
ANAGO
+0.43%+0.39%-4.48%$ 19.71B$ 1.43B361
364chan-Themed
HONK
FATGF
APU
+1.21%+1.18%-4.28%$ 17.90B$ 1.49B52
37Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
ROUTE
+1.82%+1.80%+4.02%$ 17.83B$ 2.07B14
38Yield Farming
EQUAL
RLY
VERSE
-0.94%-1.00%-2.92%$ 15.48B$ 1.59B113
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
NFP
AVC
AUDIO
+2.66%+2.64%-1.68%$ 15.37B$ 3.19B144
40Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
ELONRWA
MARS
+1.13%+1.09%-4.26%$ 14.82B$ 1.02B52
41RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
CARR
TRU
-0.25%-0.31%+0.67%$ 14.56B$ 1.12B73
42Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JURIS
GRAV
-0.09%-0.16%+2.68%$ 12.67B$ 1.07B50
43Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BRUSH
VVS
VELAR
+0.39%+0.34%+2.10%$ 12.08B$ 1.49B61
44Oracle
DIA
SORA
PLI
-0.47%-0.51%+2.19%$ 11.95B$ 773.22M40
45x402 Ecosystem
WACH
ARBUS
MIROSHARK
-0.62%-0.66%+1.78%$ 11.79B$ 702.08M103
46Layer 2 (L2)
EVR
TORA
CULT
+2.50%+2.43%+0.20%$ 11.19B$ 1.22B104
47DePIN
RCHV
GMRX
IOT
+0.53%+0.46%-0.10%$ 10.98B$ 833.96M190
48Stablecoin Issuer
PRISMA
BUT
DF
+0.69%+0.65%+0.35%$ 9.86B$ 1.45B41
49Tokenized Treasuries
BUIDL
USDY
USDM1
-0.19%-0.15%-0.87%$ 9.45B$ 2.38M11
50Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
RIPS
DANZO
-2.23%-2.19%+10.43%$ 9.43B$ 33.82M67

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).