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
TRMP
BTCZ
ROUTE
+1.04%+0.97%-3.12%$ 2.28T$ 79.14B695
2Layer 1 (L1)
TEA
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.04%+0.97%-3.08%$ 2.25T$ 76.40B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
TRMP
BTCZ
+0.72%+0.65%-3.56%$ 1.61T$ 38.54B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.20%+1.17%-0.27%$ 620.55B$ 119.43B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
RDD
TOMI
+1.93%+1.86%-1.53%$ 544.88B$ 35.37B117
6Made in USA
RYOSHI
MAGA
MONKO
+1.40%+1.28%+3.58%$ 333.38B$ 36.25B245
7Stablecoins
USDL
FXD
PMUSD
+0.05%+0.05%-0.07%$ 291.04B$ 96.12B268
8USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
USDL
PXDC
+0.01%+0.01%-0.09%$ 288.27B$ 95.99B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CJPY
USDX
MUSD
+0.03%+0.04%-0.09%$ 277.28B$ 94.25B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
IOTAI
VVS
VERSE
+1.39%+1.32%-3.56%$ 157.22B$ 4.79B248
11Made in China
GT
PANDA
MDT
+1.41%+1.34%-2.15%$ 141.91B$ 1.88B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+1.16%+1.08%-2.18%$ 141.74B$ 2.64B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
SOLCEX
BIT
+1.74%+1.68%-2.10%$ 126.61B$ 1.53B55
14Base Native
COMMON
NATO
GOCHU
+0.04%+0.02%-1.88%$ 111.24B$ 23.16B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
+0.24%+0.24%-0.22%$ 75.10B$ 19.76B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.24%+0.24%-0.23%$ 74.57B$ 19.81B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
IRS
RHOTC
ROUTE
+0.09%+0.00%-7.93%$ 73.81B$ 6.34B1059
18Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
MAX
STAY
+0.37%+0.35%+43.67%$ 70.40B$ 3.37B664
19CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
TEA
+2.46%+2.26%-3.94%$ 69.49B$ 5.85B69
20Privacy
BTCZ
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
+3.12%+2.92%-5.35%$ 48.94B$ 3.68B116
21Tokenized Assets
LNDX
GONDOLA
MAX
+0.16%+0.16%+97.76%$ 47.27B$ 2.19B483
22Governance
ROUTE
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
-0.24%-0.38%-8.75%$ 40.40B$ 4.10B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
VERSE
OBS
+0.02%-0.08%-8.62%$ 32.23B$ 3.37B243
24Meme
BLACKDRAGON
HOPIUM
GOCHU
+1.50%+1.45%-5.73%$ 32.21B$ 3.05B3265
25Privacy Coins
MARYJ
FIVE
BTCZ
+5.41%+5.18%-2.59%$ 30.09B$ 1.99B39
26Perpetuals
OX
PARQ
QTO
+0.18%+0.07%-8.90%$ 23.38B$ 2.09B79
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
BOS
CULT
+6.50%+6.23%-3.07%$ 23.25B$ 2.22B81
28Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.09%-0.08%-1.26%$ 23.22B$ 300.97M1
29Infrastructure
P0
COLD
GITLAWB
+0.29%+0.18%-7.29%$ 22.98B$ 1.65B248
30Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QST
GEEQ
+6.76%+6.46%-2.96%$ 20.92B$ 1.95B20
31Derivatives
OX
PARQ
QTO
+0.07%-0.05%-9.19%$ 20.07B$ 1.42B91
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
COMMON
+1.79%+1.75%-0.70%$ 19.29B$ 1.62B363
33Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
ABE
JAIL
+1.47%+1.37%-5.99%$ 17.68B$ 1.04B371
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
GITLAWB
KLEF
-1.60%-1.74%-3.19%$ 17.35B$ 2.36B1017
354chan-Themed
OGSM
LOLGUY
MUMU
+1.27%+1.17%-8.12%$ 15.79B$ 1.15B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
GTG
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-1.14%-1.28%-9.96%$ 13.87B$ 1.27B64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
RIZO
GROKIUS
+1.11%+1.02%-7.34%$ 13.19B$ 793.26M56
38Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-1.47%-1.62%-10.26%$ 11.80B$ 1.13B14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
PUB
-2.50%-2.52%-7.67%$ 11.48B$ 39.29M70
40RWA Protocol
LNDX
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+0.47%+0.41%-11.44%$ 11.39B$ 679.34M73
41Options
HXRO
DRV
STRIKE
-2.61%-2.64%-8.23%$ 11.06B$ 35.05M17
42Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PUB
HUNCH
-2.63%-2.66%-8.21%$ 10.96B$ 39.93M39
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
SQR
CXT
-0.16%-0.28%-8.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.89B144
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.39%-0.39%-1.15%$ 10.74B$ 4.32M11
45Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
VEMP
+1.24%+1.11%-6.97%$ 10.49B$ 1.57B117
46Cross-chain Communication
OBT
CYC
ROUTE
+0.14%+0.07%-11.70%$ 9.96B$ 630.76M51
47Oracle
UFI
RIZ
SORA
+0.21%+0.15%-12.00%$ 9.50B$ 591.47M41
48x402 Ecosystem
KHO
LKI
TRAI
+0.33%+0.27%-11.84%$ 9.48B$ 598.52M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
POP
TORA
CULT
+2.34%+2.22%-5.75%$ 8.94B$ 931.56M104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
VVS
SBR
+0.55%+0.45%-8.39%$ 8.45B$ 1.55B62

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).