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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
BDAG
BOS
DUCK
+0.18%+0.18%+1.16%$ 1.86T$ 31.53B6972Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
BDAG
EPIX
+0.19%+0.19%+1.20%$ 1.83T$ 30.10B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
TRMP
SHIC
+0.24%+0.23%+1.59%$ 1.33T$ 18.97B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.13%+0.13%+0.59%$ 536.84B$ 45.68B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
GRC
NAV
+0.20%+0.20%+0.51%$ 426.89B$ 9.77B1186Stablecoins
USC
HEXDC
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.06%$ 286.92B$ 39.63B2687USD Stablecoin
CASH
BUD
HEXDC
-0.03%-0.03%+0.12%$ 284.37B$ 39.55B1238Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
USC
IDRT
-0.07%-0.06%+0.01%$ 273.79B$ 38.62B1109Made in USA
MONKO
BANGCHAIN
MYRIA
-0.12%-0.11%-0.14%$ 265.54B$ 13.89B24610Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
CSIX
VOLT
-0.14%-0.14%-0.65%$ 128.05B$ 1.50B24911Made in China
SUN
GT
MDT
+0.06%+0.06%-0.91%$ 122.94B$ 1.15B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
SFM
-0.16%-0.16%-1.01%$ 122.24B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
DEW
IXFI
ZND
-0.21%-0.21%-0.93%$ 105.84B$ 671.46M5514Base Native
DRB
MEL
TOBY
-0.16%-0.16%+0.36%$ 103.84B$ 10.07B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURR
EURC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.14%$ 72.56B$ 7.98B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.15%$ 72.05B$ 8.00B417Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
RECORD
NEOX
+3.91%+3.91%+5.10%$ 65.86B$ 2.69B64018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PSM
HEXA
VOLT
+0.01%+0.01%+1.93%$ 58.68B$ 2.46B106119CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
PIPE
+1.00%+1.00%+0.91%$ 52.34B$ 1.92B6820Tokenized Assets
SECZ
RECORD
GONDOLA
+6.45%+6.45%+7.15%$ 44.44B$ 1.86B42721Privacy
XLA
SHH
1CLAWAI
-1.18%-1.18%+2.72%$ 31.76B$ 859.55M11522Governance
BOS
VOLT
SURF
-0.47%-0.48%+1.21%$ 29.70B$ 1.41B19323Meme
HOR
CATA
DARK
+0.67%+0.67%-0.69%$ 24.97B$ 1.23B329724Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
VOLT
CSIX
-0.29%-0.29%+0.84%$ 23.03B$ 880.91M24125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.32%+0.31%+0.82%$ 21.60B$ 808.52M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
EVO
NUERO
-0.76%-0.76%+0.61%$ 20.97B$ 1.31B104027Infrastructure
DSLA
P0
BOS
-0.40%-0.40%+0.44%$ 19.35B$ 987.31M25328Perpetuals
LOGX
NEMESIS
QTO
-1.19%-1.19%+1.39%$ 17.29B$ 516.66M8029Privacy Coins
TRIT
XLA
MARYJ
-1.58%-1.58%+3.15%$ 16.58B$ 257.45M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
TGT
DGC
GHIBLI
+0.18%+0.19%+0.32%$ 15.83B$ 1.24B37131Derivatives
NEMESIS
QTO
DAFI
-1.58%-1.58%+1.40%$ 14.80B$ 419.83M9232Dog-Themed
BORK
SHISA
CASHDOG
-0.70%-0.69%-0.68%$ 14.75B$ 405.50M365334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
FSJAL
4CHAN
-0.39%-0.38%-0.94%$ 12.82B$ 385.98M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
RADR
BOS
-1.93%-1.93%+1.42%$ 11.54B$ 417.01M8235Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+35.38%+35.38%+35.46%$ 11.41B$ 1.64M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
MARVIN
CASHELON
-0.40%-0.39%-0.14%$ 10.94B$ 266.69M5737Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
SHH
1CLAWAI
-0.72%-0.73%+3.35%$ 10.80B$ 416.19M6238Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
DG
PUB
-0.09%-0.07%-0.15%$ 9.83B$ 48.86M6639Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
-1.92%-1.92%+2.47%$ 9.62B$ 193.82M1840RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
RECORD
-0.52%-0.52%+4.43%$ 9.55B$ 404.71M7441Options
STRIKE
HEGIC
LOGX
-0.42%-0.40%+2.44%$ 9.49B$ 31.22M1742Prediction Markets
POLLO
PUB
XYRO
-0.22%-0.20%+2.65%$ 9.47B$ 48.13M4043Chain Abstraction
CYC
DG
ROUTE
-0.80%-0.81%+4.51%$ 9.30B$ 342.37M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
SXP
SQR
-1.09%-1.08%-3.56%$ 9.04B$ 1.33B14445Cross-chain Communication
ANLOG
JM
JURIS
+0.21%+0.20%+5.67%$ 8.28B$ 330.22M5146x402 Ecosystem
SVM
JOBS
DICE
+0.25%+0.23%+6.29%$ 7.83B$ 267.15M10047Oracle
TRB
UMB
DIA
+0.08%+0.06%+5.96%$ 7.83B$ 355.91M4248Yield Farming
BEND
UFO
BNSD
+2.71%+2.70%+3.71%$ 7.19B$ 526.03M11949Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
MYRIA
MODE
-0.32%-0.32%-1.17%$ 6.87B$ 547.06M10650DePIN
AIDD
$NODE
DGC
-1.83%-1.84%-4.38%$ 6.74B$ 373.72M193

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).