Buy CryptoMarketsSpotFuturesBTCEarnEvent CenterRewards Hub
More
Log In
Sign Up
Wallets
Orders

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.

Tradable Crypto

Category

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RXD
XETA
BTCZ
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
RTM
RXD
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
BTCZ
RXD
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
NAV
DIVI
XEQM
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B1156Made in USA
WARPED
$DMP
RXD
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B2397Stablecoins
BREAD
PMUSD
IDRX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B2748USD Stablecoin
USDM
HEXDC
MUSD
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
IDRX
MUSD
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
FER
SBR
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B24111Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
MIR
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B3312Made in China
SUN
GT
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
ZND
BIT
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B5314Base Native
BONSAICOIN
HYBUX
AMETA
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
RZR
VAULT
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B103416CoinList Launchpad
EAT
PIPE
RLY
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
GONDOLA
$QBIT
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B77418MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.41%-0.40%-0.89%$ 75.15B$ 17.87B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.41%-0.41%-0.90%$ 74.62B$ 17.86B420Privacy
OBS
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B11621Governance
VOLT
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B19522Tokenized Assets
COPXX
TOTO
GONDOLA
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
FER
SBR
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B23724Meme
WSPP
TBH
FREE
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B309325Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
BTCZ
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B4026Infrastructure
RCHV
DSLA
SQT
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B25027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
ZRC
∅
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B8128Perpetuals
STRIKE
OX
QTO
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B7929Quantum-Resistant
QBX
QTC
GEEQ
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B2030Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ARCA
KIZUNA
AIX9
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B99931Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
GOUT
TAOCAT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M133Derivatives
MIR
OX
QTO
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B8934Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B6235Dog-Themed
ASTEROID
PONSAN
GOUT
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B362364chan-Themed
HIKI
GONDOLA
SOY
-0.22%-0.06%-3.23%$ 17.68B$ 1.22B5237Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-3.08%-2.77%+8.86%$ 17.51B$ 2.22B1438Yield Farming
RLY
ZOO
SBR
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
OOE
AVC
PRQ
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B14340Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
BABYGROK
PUPPIES
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M5241RWA Protocol
CREDI
TRU
$QBIT
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B7242Cross-chain Communication
CYC
ICX
UNIT0
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UTYAB
FER
SBR
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B6144Oracle
ORA
SORA
PLI
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B4145x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
SYRA
WURK
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M10446DePIN
GMRX
DENT
SQT
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M18947Layer 2 (L2)
UNIT0
MODE
TORA
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B10448Stablecoin Issuer
QI
FORTH
BUT
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B4149Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DANZO
POLYFACTS
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M6750Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.56%-0.55%-0.92%$ 9.47B$ 2.43M11

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).