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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
DMT
VEGA
TOMI
-1.43%-1.59%+1.34%$ 2.30T$ 65.48B5962Layer 1 (L1)
LM
THT
BLD
-1.37%-1.47%+1.26%$ 2.27T$ 64.53B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
TIG
BTG
AION
-1.12%-1.31%+1.09%$ 1.67T$ 35.81B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
TRX
B
-1.21%-1.24%+0.02%$ 599.91B$ 87.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
BLD
VEGA
TOMI
-1.88%-1.95%+1.71%$ 503.46B$ 26.59B1306Made in USA
MYTH
THT
BLD
-1.90%-1.64%+3.39%$ 327.94B$ 26.96B2617Stablecoins
GYEN
SUSD
YU
-0.20%-0.19%+0.02%$ 317.78B$ 72.06B2898USD Stablecoin
NECT
SUSD
YU
-0.19%-0.18%-0.12%$ 310.80B$ 71.78B1359Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
GYEN
SUSD
-0.03%+0.03%+0.10%$ 302.56B$ 70.97B12310Exchange-based Tokens
XPRT
CNX
VEGA
-0.83%-0.92%+3.01%$ 144.49B$ 2.82B28311Alleged SEC Securities
RGT
LCX
DFX
-0.49%-0.65%+2.54%$ 138.36B$ 2.73B3412Made in China
CTXC
DF
HT
-0.44%-0.52%+3.22%$ 135.93B$ 2.08B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
CNX
LCX
-0.40%-0.44%+3.50%$ 124.26B$ 1.36B6014Base Native
SEAM
OWB
SOLVR
-1.22%-1.22%-0.41%$ 118.99B$ 14.39B48815MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDQ
USDC
-0.44%-0.44%-1.47%$ 77.84B$ 12.05B1016CoinList Launchpad
HMT
VEGA
BLD
-2.92%-2.66%+6.99%$ 63.57B$ 4.92B6717Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
APL
PPLTR
-0.77%-0.80%+4.48%$ 63.12B$ 2.25B56718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VEGA
IMF
SURE
-2.52%-2.55%+2.82%$ 58.85B$ 4.95B111119Meme
FISH
CALVIN
CATX
-1.65%-1.55%+1.20%$ 39.26B$ 3.66B350720Privacy
ZERA
SESH
XKR
+0.38%+0.46%+3.24%$ 31.26B$ 2.08B10421Governance
DHT
RIV
ROBOTMONEY
-2.53%-2.69%+1.17%$ 30.17B$ 3.03B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SOLVR
AXIOM
$UOS
-1.35%-1.37%+6.03%$ 26.18B$ 3.39B105023Infrastructure
HMT
ASRR
GITLAWB
-1.36%-1.18%+4.35%$ 25.69B$ 2.46B26024Binance Alpha Spotlight
BOT
MAIGA
CAI
-0.60%-0.23%+5.15%$ 24.11B$ 3.56B36925Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
WWDOGE
COPPERINU
-1.41%-1.24%+2.78%$ 22.88B$ 1.52B39026Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XPRT
GRAY
VEGA
-3.29%-3.63%+0.12%$ 20.77B$ 1.55B267274chan-Themed
RAGE
JANNY
BRAINLET
-1.47%-1.29%+3.34%$ 20.27B$ 1.53B5828Tokenized Assets
LAND
RECORD
PPLTR
-0.29%-0.37%+4.42%$ 19.87B$ 751.38M34929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.26%+1.28%+4.54%$ 18.32B$ 86.15M130Privacy Coins
XNV
XKR
YEC
+1.66%+1.79%+1.96%$ 17.91B$ 928.49M4031Elon Musk-Inspired
MIKA
KM
MARVIN
-0.79%-0.56%+2.97%$ 17.12B$ 1.12B6432Perpetuals
TREB
K9
BOT
-3.07%-3.54%-2.85%$ 14.36B$ 707.35M9233Zero Knowledge (ZK)
YEC
VEIL
ZERA
+1.40%+1.90%+2.00%$ 14.25B$ 1.29B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
K
SQR
MYTH
-2.89%-2.57%+12.37%$ 14.23B$ 5.50B14735Privacy Infrastructure
VEIL
SESH
ZERA
-0.79%-0.87%+5.63%$ 11.72B$ 878.87M5336Derivatives
SUSD
K9
VEGA
-3.29%-3.97%-4.39%$ 11.67B$ 543.06M10137Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
JTRSY
OUSG
MTBILL
-0.01%-0.02%+2.70%$ 11.52B$ 3.64M1038Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QTC
QST
+2.96%+3.42%+0.45%$ 11.41B$ 876.39M1739RWA Protocol
AGRI
RECORD
APP
-4.01%-3.74%+5.94%$ 10.71B$ 733.73M7140DePIN
SUIDEPIN
SESH
RWN
-1.62%-1.73%+3.86%$ 10.33B$ 959.72M20741Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
XION
-0.91%-1.15%+5.83%$ 9.86B$ 735.78M1242Bitcoin Fork
BSV
BTG
XEC
-1.98%-2.21%-1.95%$ 9.33B$ 209.98M543Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
TEER
XTM
-5.13%-4.84%+5.35%$ 9.30B$ 294.40M3744Cross-chain Communication
MINE
XPRT
BLD
-2.77%-2.97%+3.57%$ 8.98B$ 514.08M5845Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SWAN
ORDER
-2.75%-2.67%+4.90%$ 8.89B$ 500.60M1446x402 Ecosystem
BRO
MRDN
JOBS
-0.86%-0.78%+6.37%$ 8.48B$ 461.56M9847Oracle
APRIL
GRG
TEER
-2.70%-2.75%+4.47%$ 8.39B$ 448.84M4648Layer 2 (L2)
LAI
ZYRA
SAVM
-2.31%-2.40%+2.42%$ 7.95B$ 686.40M11449Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NECT
GRAI
SUSD
-0.15%-0.15%-0.09%$ 7.77B$ 205.13M6450Stablecoin Issuer
XNL
DF
SOLO
-0.37%-0.39%-0.19%$ 7.72B$ 1.38B42

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).