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
RTM
XETA
RXD
+0.35%+0.33%-0.78%$ 2.49T$ 71.89B691
2Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
RTM
RXD
+0.32%+0.30%-0.78%$ 2.45T$ 68.15B344
3Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
BTCZ
RXD
+0.16%+0.15%-0.70%$ 1.74T$ 38.76B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.26%+0.25%-0.23%$ 648.30B$ 101.95B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
DIVI
XEQM
+0.77%+0.75%-0.61%$ 594.15B$ 25.32B115
6Made in USA
WARPED
MONKO
RXD
+0.08%+0.05%-2.59%$ 379.09B$ 37.58B239
7Stablecoins
IDRX
FXD
MUSD
-0.12%-0.12%-0.39%$ 291.37B$ 86.79B272
8USD Stablecoin
MIMATIC
HEXDC
MUSD
-0.15%-0.14%-0.55%$ 288.59B$ 86.68B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
MUSD
-0.12%-0.12%-0.32%$ 277.39B$ 85.50B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
MEX
XSP
+1.52%+1.50%-0.40%$ 171.33B$ 4.35B241
11Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
LCX
+1.51%+1.49%-0.12%$ 152.43B$ 3.36B33
12Made in China
GT
MAN
DF
+1.38%+1.35%-0.48%$ 148.78B$ 1.67B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NIZA
BIT
LCX
+1.21%+1.18%-0.41%$ 133.81B$ 1.19B53
14Base Native
OX
BONSAICOIN
AMETA
-0.33%-0.35%-1.14%$ 116.61B$ 22.61B442
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
CYDX
SQT
EVOP
+0.86%+0.84%+0.52%$ 88.29B$ 8.01B1035
16CoinList Launchpad
XZK
PIPE
RLY
+0.03%+0.02%-1.06%$ 86.06B$ 7.12B70
17Real World Assets (RWA)
LCX
PLANET
RWAI
+0.69%+0.66%+5.61%$ 79.69B$ 4.66B775
18MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.55%-0.55%-1.77%$ 74.73B$ 18.59B10
19GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.55%-1.79%$ 74.21B$ 18.58B4
20Privacy
SWOOD
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+1.05%+1.00%-2.86%$ 61.68B$ 4.03B116
21Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
JURIS
+2.18%+2.15%-1.45%$ 51.67B$ 5.26B193
22Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
OPENAI
GC
-0.03%-0.02%+1.73%$ 47.72B$ 1.83B592
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
MEX
XSP
+2.54%+2.53%-0.93%$ 38.96B$ 3.41B238
24Privacy Coins
XLA
ZER
BTCZ
+0.35%+0.30%-6.02%$ 35.04B$ 1.17B39
25Meme
TAKO
NADS
GLITCH
-0.86%-0.89%-4.41%$ 34.96B$ 3.24B3082
26Infrastructure
MODE
DSLA
SQT
+1.02%+0.96%+10.31%$ 31.71B$ 3.16B247
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
VFY
CULT
+0.59%+0.55%-6.15%$ 28.61B$ 1.57B81
28Perpetuals
TYPUS
ALT
OX
+3.49%+3.50%-3.01%$ 26.82B$ 2.03B79
29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOWYER
SAKURA
AIX9
+2.28%+2.25%+2.60%$ 26.00B$ 3.11B1003
30Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QBX
+0.31%+0.26%-6.72%$ 25.86B$ 1.27B20
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
GOUT
TAOCAT
+0.23%+0.16%-3.05%$ 24.38B$ 2.05B361
32Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.12%+0.12%+0.95%$ 23.99B$ 381.18M1
33Derivatives
TYPUS
OX
CYDX
+3.98%+3.97%-3.18%$ 22.85B$ 1.60B89
34Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+2.42%+2.39%+4.45%$ 20.51B$ 2.35B63
35Dog-Themed
TECH
GOUT
PONSAN
+0.43%+0.39%-4.48%$ 19.71B$ 1.43B359
364chan-Themed
APU
4CHAN
CHAD
+1.21%+1.18%-4.28%$ 17.90B$ 1.49B52
37Chain Abstraction
XION
CLEAR
ROUTE
+1.82%+1.80%+4.02%$ 17.83B$ 2.07B14
38Yield Farming
RLY
EQUAL
MVC
-0.94%-1.00%-2.92%$ 15.48B$ 1.59B113
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
OOE
PUSH
AVC
+2.66%+2.64%-1.68%$ 15.37B$ 3.19B143
40Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
PUPPIES
BABYGROK
+1.13%+1.09%-4.26%$ 14.82B$ 1.02B52
41RWA Protocol
APRA
LNDX
CRYSTAL STONES
-0.25%-0.31%+0.67%$ 14.56B$ 1.12B72
42Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JURIS
GRAV
-0.09%-0.16%+2.68%$ 12.67B$ 1.07B50
43Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SOLID
VELAR
BRUSH
+0.39%+0.34%+2.10%$ 12.08B$ 1.49B61
44Oracle
ZAP
PLI
SORA
-0.47%-0.51%+2.19%$ 11.95B$ 773.22M40
45x402 Ecosystem
LOKY
WACH
ARBUS
-0.62%-0.66%+1.78%$ 11.79B$ 702.08M103
46Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
MODE
+2.50%+2.43%+0.20%$ 11.19B$ 1.22B104
47DePIN
RCHV
SQT
IOT
+0.53%+0.46%-0.10%$ 10.98B$ 833.96M189
48Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
BUT
DF
+0.69%+0.65%+0.35%$ 9.86B$ 1.45B41
49Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
-0.19%-0.15%-0.87%$ 9.45B$ 2.38M11
50Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
RIPS
DANZO
-2.23%-2.19%+10.43%$ 9.43B$ 33.82M66

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).