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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.

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WVIC
LAI
VTCN
-1.43%-1.59%-0.23%$ 2.30T$ 65.48B5962Layer 1 (L1)
L1
WVIC
VTCN
-1.37%-1.47%-0.19%$ 2.27T$ 64.53B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
YEC
POT
WART
-1.12%-1.31%-0.45%$ 1.67T$ 35.81B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
-1.21%-1.24%-0.98%$ 599.91B$ 87.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
VTCN
IXO
-1.88%-1.95%+0.05%$ 503.46B$ 26.59B1306Made in USA
PASG
L1
MYTH
-1.90%-1.64%+2.01%$ 327.94B$ 26.96B2617Stablecoins
MUSD
SUSD
YU
-0.20%-0.19%-0.11%$ 317.78B$ 72.06B2898USD Stablecoin
MUSD
SUSD
YU
-0.19%-0.18%-0.25%$ 310.80B$ 71.78B1359Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
SUSD
MUSD
-0.03%+0.03%-0.13%$ 302.56B$ 70.97B12310Exchange-based Tokens
SHD
LCS
XPRT
-0.83%-0.92%+1.53%$ 144.49B$ 2.82B28311Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
MNGO
RLY
-0.49%-0.65%+1.96%$ 138.36B$ 2.73B3412Made in China
CTXC
MDT
ZIL
-0.44%-0.52%+1.97%$ 135.93B$ 2.08B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
BTSE
TRKX
-0.40%-0.44%+1.97%$ 124.26B$ 1.36B6014Base Native
MUTE
SOLVR
DRB
-1.22%-1.22%-1.35%$ 118.99B$ 14.39B48815MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
USDC
-0.44%-0.44%-1.38%$ 77.84B$ 12.05B1016CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
RLY
MASA
-2.92%-2.66%+5.10%$ 63.57B$ 4.92B6717Real World Assets (RWA)
AGRI
LBM
RECORD
-0.77%-0.80%+3.08%$ 63.12B$ 2.25B56718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
RECORD
IMF
LIFE
-2.52%-2.55%+1.91%$ 58.85B$ 4.95B111119Meme
FISH
CALVIN
CATX
-1.65%-1.55%-1.04%$ 39.26B$ 3.66B350720Privacy
VEIL
SESH
PRXVT
+0.38%+0.46%+1.62%$ 31.26B$ 2.08B10421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
METFI
RIV
-2.53%-2.69%-0.48%$ 30.17B$ 3.03B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GITLAWB
NYLA
ASMORA
-1.35%-1.37%+3.40%$ 26.18B$ 3.39B105023Infrastructure
MNW
KIMA
GITLAWB
-1.36%-1.18%+2.79%$ 25.69B$ 2.46B26024Binance Alpha Spotlight
K
MAIGA
BUZZ
-0.60%-0.23%+3.95%$ 24.11B$ 3.56B36925Dog-Themed
PIBBLE
K9
COPPERINU
-1.41%-1.24%-0.33%$ 22.88B$ 1.52B39026Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
LCS
PEN
XPRT
-3.29%-3.63%-0.77%$ 20.77B$ 1.55B267274chan-Themed
SNIBBU
JANNY
BRAINLET
-1.47%-1.29%-0.21%$ 20.27B$ 1.53B5828Tokenized Assets
LAND
RECORD
AGRI
-0.29%-0.37%+3.89%$ 19.87B$ 751.38M34929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.26%+1.28%+2.96%$ 18.32B$ 86.15M130Privacy Coins
XNV
∅
YEC
+1.66%+1.79%+0.22%$ 17.91B$ 928.49M4031Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUB
KM
BEAR
-0.79%-0.56%-0.70%$ 17.12B$ 1.12B6432Perpetuals
BOT
K9
TANGO
-3.07%-3.54%-3.81%$ 14.36B$ 707.35M9233Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ZERA
VEIL
+1.40%+1.90%+2.35%$ 14.25B$ 1.29B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ARCAS
K
MYTH
-2.89%-2.57%+10.09%$ 14.23B$ 5.50B14735Privacy Infrastructure
VEIL
SESH
PRXVT
-0.79%-0.87%+4.11%$ 11.72B$ 878.87M5336Derivatives
SUSD
K9
TANGO
-3.29%-3.97%-5.18%$ 11.67B$ 543.06M10137Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
MTBILL
NTBILL
USDY
-0.01%-0.02%+2.37%$ 11.52B$ 3.64M1038Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
QST
+2.96%+3.42%+0.69%$ 11.41B$ 876.39M1739RWA Protocol
AGRI
LBM
RECORD
-4.01%-3.74%+3.67%$ 10.71B$ 733.73M7140DePIN
SUIDEPIN
SESH
RWN
-1.62%-1.73%+1.40%$ 10.33B$ 959.72M20741Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
XION
-0.91%-1.15%+3.90%$ 9.86B$ 735.78M1242Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
-1.98%-2.21%-3.50%$ 9.33B$ 209.98M543Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
VRSC
XTM
-5.13%-4.84%+5.26%$ 9.30B$ 294.40M3744Cross-chain Communication
MINE
XPRT
HNTR
-2.77%-2.97%+1.84%$ 8.98B$ 514.08M5845Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SWAN
ORDER
-2.75%-2.67%+2.75%$ 8.89B$ 500.60M1446x402 Ecosystem
ROBA
MRDN
JOBS
-0.86%-0.78%+3.97%$ 8.48B$ 461.56M9847Oracle
APRIL
HAPI
ORA
-2.70%-2.75%+2.35%$ 8.39B$ 448.84M4648Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
LAI
ZYRA
-2.31%-2.40%+2.02%$ 7.95B$ 686.40M11449Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NXUSD
GRAI
SUSD
-0.15%-0.15%-0.46%$ 7.77B$ 205.13M6450Stablecoin Issuer
PRISMA
ELX
XNL
-0.37%-0.39%-2.08%$ 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).