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
JKL
LAI
TOMI
-1.43%-1.59%+1.34%$ 2.30T$ 65.48B596
2Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
THT
JKL
-1.37%-1.47%+1.26%$ 2.27T$ 64.53B361
3Proof of Work (PoW)
BCN
SHIC
AION
-1.12%-1.31%+1.09%$ 1.67T$ 35.81B139
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
MOVE
SEI
-1.21%-1.24%+0.02%$ 599.91B$ 87.77B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
VEGA
JKL
TOMI
-1.88%-1.95%+1.71%$ 503.46B$ 26.59B130
6Made in USA
BLD
PASG
THT
-1.90%-1.64%+3.39%$ 327.94B$ 26.96B261
7Stablecoins
SUSD
YU
JEUR
-0.20%-0.19%+0.02%$ 317.78B$ 72.06B289
8USD Stablecoin
PXDC
YU
SUSD
-0.19%-0.18%-0.12%$ 310.80B$ 71.78B135
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
GYEN
SUSD
-0.03%+0.03%+0.10%$ 302.56B$ 70.97B123
10Exchange-based Tokens
BZE
VEGA
CNX
-0.83%-0.92%+3.01%$ 144.49B$ 2.82B283
11Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
MNGO
DFX
-0.49%-0.65%+2.54%$ 138.36B$ 2.73B34
12Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
-0.44%-0.52%+3.22%$ 135.93B$ 2.08B30
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
DEW
CNX
BTSE
-0.40%-0.44%+3.50%$ 124.26B$ 1.36B60
14Base Native
OWB
DEPLOYER
SOLVR
-1.22%-1.22%-0.41%$ 118.99B$ 14.39B488
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDQ
USDC
-0.44%-0.44%-1.47%$ 77.84B$ 12.05B10
16CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
VEGA
BLD
-2.92%-2.66%+6.99%$ 63.57B$ 4.92B67
17Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
APL
PPLTR
-0.77%-0.80%+4.48%$ 63.12B$ 2.25B567
18Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VEGA
BORING
MBXN
-2.52%-2.55%+2.82%$ 58.85B$ 4.95B1111
19Meme
XANIMALS
BINANCIANS
CALVIN
-1.65%-1.55%+1.20%$ 39.26B$ 3.66B3507
20Privacy
SESH
XKR
ZERA
+0.38%+0.46%+3.24%$ 31.26B$ 2.08B104
21Governance
CDL
ROBOTMONEY
SWTCH
-2.53%-2.69%+1.17%$ 30.17B$ 3.03B198
22Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LAI
AXIOM
AIPUMP
-1.35%-1.37%+6.03%$ 26.18B$ 3.39B1050
23Infrastructure
BRIDGE
GITLAWB
GRAV
-1.36%-1.18%+4.35%$ 25.69B$ 2.46B260
24Binance Alpha Spotlight
PLANCK
MAIGA
BOT
-0.60%-0.23%+5.15%$ 24.11B$ 3.56B369
25Dog-Themed
PIBBLE
BABYASTEROID
気
-1.41%-1.24%+2.78%$ 22.88B$ 1.52B390
26Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
GRAY
VEGA
BZE
-3.29%-3.63%+0.12%$ 20.77B$ 1.55B267
274chan-Themed
SNIBBU
FSJAL
BRAINLET
-1.47%-1.29%+3.34%$ 20.27B$ 1.53B58
28Tokenized Assets
CSCOX
RECORD
PPLTR
-0.29%-0.37%+4.42%$ 19.87B$ 751.38M349
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.26%+1.28%+4.54%$ 18.32B$ 86.15M1
30Privacy Coins
YEC
BCN
XKR
+1.66%+1.79%+1.96%$ 17.91B$ 928.49M40
31Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
BEAR
KM
-0.79%-0.56%+2.97%$ 17.12B$ 1.12B64
32Perpetuals
LVN
BOT
QTO
-3.07%-3.54%-2.85%$ 14.36B$ 707.35M92
33Zero Knowledge (ZK)
YEC
ZKL
ZERA
+1.40%+1.90%+2.00%$ 14.25B$ 1.29B90
34YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
MF
K
MYTH
-2.89%-2.57%+12.37%$ 14.23B$ 5.50B147
35Privacy Infrastructure
0X0
SESH
ZERA
-0.79%-0.87%+5.63%$ 11.72B$ 878.87M53
36Derivatives
QTO
VEGA
DIVER
-3.29%-3.97%-4.39%$ 11.67B$ 543.06M101
37Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
NTBILL
THBILL
USDY
-0.01%-0.02%+2.70%$ 11.52B$ 3.64M10
38Quantum-Resistant
ABEL
GEEQ
NAORIS
+2.96%+3.42%+0.45%$ 11.41B$ 876.39M17
39RWA Protocol
APRA
APP
RECORD
-4.01%-3.74%+5.94%$ 10.71B$ 733.73M71
40DePIN
WINGS
JKL
SUIDEPIN
-1.62%-1.73%+3.86%$ 10.33B$ 959.72M207
41Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
CLEAR
BLD
-0.91%-1.15%+5.83%$ 9.86B$ 735.78M12
42Bitcoin Fork
XEC
BCH
BSV
-1.98%-2.21%-1.95%$ 9.33B$ 209.98M5
43Privacy Blockchain
DERO
VRSC
TEER
-5.13%-4.84%+5.35%$ 9.30B$ 294.40M37
44Cross-chain Communication
BLD
BRIDGE
GRAV
-2.77%-2.97%+3.57%$ 8.98B$ 514.08M58
45Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
ERN
ORDER
-2.75%-2.67%+4.90%$ 8.89B$ 500.60M14
46x402 Ecosystem
SWTCH
FDRY
JOBS
-0.86%-0.78%+6.37%$ 8.48B$ 461.56M98
47Oracle
SWTCH
TEER
ZAP
-2.70%-2.75%+4.47%$ 8.39B$ 448.84M46
48Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
ZYRA
LAI
-2.31%-2.40%+2.42%$ 7.95B$ 686.40M114
49Crypto-backed Stablecoin
IST
SUSD
PXDC
-0.15%-0.15%-0.09%$ 7.77B$ 205.13M64
50Stablecoin Issuer
STBL
SOLO
ELX
-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 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).