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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
HUAHUA
XDB
STARS
-3.43%-3.43%-6.79%$ 2.04T$ 49.58B668
2Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
XDB
HUAHUA
-3.46%-3.45%-6.79%$ 2.02T$ 47.96B341
3Proof of Work (PoW)
HACD
SHA
MEWC
-3.89%-3.88%-6.33%$ 1.48T$ 30.46B115
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
-1.30%-1.30%-5.50%$ 542.46B$ 70.54B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
BLD
REGEN
JKL
-2.30%-2.32%-7.90%$ 458.78B$ 15.89B106
6Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
MEWC
-2.03%-2.03%-7.48%$ 295.26B$ 22.13B239
7Stablecoins
BNBUSD
PMUSD
IDRX
-0.26%-0.23%-0.99%$ 284.74B$ 60.56B276
8USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDM
BNBUSD
-0.29%-0.26%-0.98%$ 281.52B$ 60.45B131
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
IDRX
EMXN
-0.25%-0.23%-0.94%$ 271.20B$ 59.10B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
SPECTRA
MEX
XSP
-2.47%-2.53%-5.43%$ 142.81B$ 2.78B225
11Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
MIR
-2.85%-2.85%-4.28%$ 129.26B$ 1.81B30
12Made in China
MDT
MAN
PANDA
-2.69%-2.70%-4.53%$ 127.50B$ 1.18B28
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LEO
GCB
WFCA
-3.34%-3.36%-5.15%$ 113.33B$ 951.41M48
14Base Native
DOGINME
SIDUS
REKT
-0.56%-0.55%-2.35%$ 106.77B$ 15.89B444
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.73%-0.72%-1.88%$ 72.06B$ 13.41B4
16Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
XDB
STREET
-3.12%-3.08%-4.19%$ 71.02B$ 3.51B641
17MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
USDR
-0.64%-0.64%-1.82%$ 69.97B$ 13.41B10
18Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
EVOP
LIQUID
LOGX
-0.59%-0.69%-7.15%$ 64.59B$ 3.73B1054
19CoinList Launchpad
BLD
NEON
BCUT
-2.54%-2.57%-8.38%$ 59.18B$ 2.89B68
20Tokenized Assets
NVOX
GOLDAO
STRCX
-4.11%-4.04%-3.39%$ 48.39B$ 2.62B446
21Privacy
OBS
OFFROUTER
ARCANUS
-3.00%-3.00%-13.50%$ 46.41B$ 2.01B126
22Governance
SANC
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
-0.03%-0.13%-7.52%$ 38.92B$ 2.70B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SPECTRA
MEX
XSP
+0.85%+0.66%-5.20%$ 30.94B$ 1.92B230
24Privacy Coins
GRIN
∅
DRGX
-3.94%-3.92%-18.32%$ 27.09B$ 923.29M38
25Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-6.02%-6.02%-5.30%$ 26.61B$ 514.97M1
26Meme
CATA
TEMO
USHIBA
-1.11%-0.99%-5.31%$ 25.11B$ 1.73B3316
27Perpetuals
RAILS
LIQUID
LOGX
+1.70%+1.47%-4.85%$ 22.99B$ 1.14B84
28Infrastructure
BOS
SVM
WALV
-0.64%-0.77%-6.03%$ 22.80B$ 1.21B257
29Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
∅
BOS
-2.36%-2.33%-20.17%$ 20.04B$ 1.02B84
30Derivatives
AARK
MIR
RAILS
+1.48%+1.23%-5.61%$ 19.71B$ 960.37M87
31Quantum-Resistant
NOID
TDC
QST
-2.46%-2.44%-21.57%$ 18.68B$ 908.37M29
32Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SVM
OFFROUTER
M32
-2.56%-2.50%-5.14%$ 18.57B$ 1.33B1051
33Binance Alpha Spotlight
HIPPO
POP
REKT
-1.12%-1.02%-5.25%$ 17.10B$ 1.22B367
34Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
OFFROUTER
ARCANUS
-2.05%-2.10%-5.71%$ 14.81B$ 815.21M72
35Dog-Themed
BABY DOWGE
ZSHIB
USHIBA
-1.24%-1.22%-5.96%$ 14.18B$ 699.51M369
364chan-Themed
TENDIES
MUMU
CHEESE
-1.47%-1.49%-6.64%$ 13.22B$ 1.07B55
37Chain Abstraction
CYC
BLD
XION
-2.16%-2.36%-6.68%$ 12.42B$ 694.37M14
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
DORA
UNFI
SQR
-1.14%-1.12%-6.29%$ 10.52B$ 1.25B135
39Elon Musk-Inspired
OPTI
PUPPIES
STARMAN
-1.66%-1.66%-6.79%$ 10.46B$ 555.52M54
40RWA Protocol
TRWA
OVPP
RWAX
-0.97%-0.99%-5.69%$ 10.42B$ 418.06M76
41Yield Farming
FARM
SPECTRA
PLUTUS
-6.08%-6.06%-13.08%$ 9.69B$ 866.81M104
42Cross-chain Communication
ZEUS
STAKELAYER
GRAV
-0.80%-0.83%-6.50%$ 9.35B$ 414.28M54
43Oracle
PNK
HAPI
REPV2_YES_1
-0.47%-0.51%-5.77%$ 8.76B$ 346.79M39
44x402 Ecosystem
ARCUS
SVM
OFFROUTER
-0.65%-0.67%-5.93%$ 8.53B$ 306.21M105
45DePIN
NCN
SOGNI
GMRX
-1.92%-1.89%-4.87%$ 8.51B$ 448.36M192
46Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
POP
-0.94%-0.91%-6.57%$ 8.21B$ 528.90M99
47Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.80%-1.82%-3.17%$ 7.91B$ 4.17M11
48Automated Market Maker (AMM)
NETT
PERP
SPECTRA
-0.88%-0.92%-10.97%$ 7.69B$ 772.39M60
49Stablecoin Issuer
ELX
FORTH
CAPA
-2.25%-2.18%-7.85%$ 7.26B$ 621.53M41
50Synthetic Dollar
USDAI
MSUSD
SUSP
+0.18%+0.18%+5.31%$ 7.01B$ 29.24M13

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).