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
BTCZ
ANLOG
RXD
+1.04%+0.97%-3.12%$ 2.28T$ 79.14B695
2Layer 1 (L1)
TEA
RXD
HUAHUA
+1.04%+0.97%-3.08%$ 2.25T$ 76.40B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
RXD
+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
MONKO
ANLOG
RXD
+1.40%+1.28%+3.58%$ 333.38B$ 36.25B245
7Stablecoins
PMUSD
USDM
IDRT
+0.05%+0.05%-0.07%$ 291.04B$ 96.12B268
8USD Stablecoin
USDFC
PATHUSD
DOC
+0.01%+0.01%-0.09%$ 288.27B$ 95.99B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
+0.03%+0.04%-0.09%$ 277.28B$ 94.25B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VVS
SBR
+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
SALT
POWR
RLY
+1.16%+1.08%-2.18%$ 141.74B$ 2.64B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
CNX
SOLCEX
+1.74%+1.68%-2.10%$ 126.61B$ 1.53B55
14Base Native
COMMON
NEIRO
GOCHU
+0.04%+0.02%-1.88%$ 111.24B$ 23.16B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
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)
RHOTC
ALPACA
SBR
+0.09%+0.00%-7.93%$ 73.81B$ 6.34B1059
18Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
UBERX
RWAI
+0.37%+0.35%+43.67%$ 70.40B$ 3.37B611
19CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
TEA
+2.46%+2.26%-3.94%$ 69.49B$ 5.85B69
20Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+3.12%+2.92%-5.35%$ 48.94B$ 3.68B116
21Tokenized Assets
BTGOX
UBERX
MOONDOGE
+0.16%+0.16%+97.76%$ 47.27B$ 2.19B430
22Governance
CRTS
ALPACA
ROBOTMONEY
-0.24%-0.38%-8.75%$ 40.40B$ 4.10B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
OBS
SBR
+0.02%-0.08%-8.62%$ 32.23B$ 3.37B243
24Meme
KIRA
HOPIUM
GOCHU
+1.50%+1.45%-5.73%$ 32.21B$ 3.05B3264
25Privacy Coins
PRCY
TRIT
BTCZ
+5.41%+5.18%-2.59%$ 30.09B$ 1.99B39
26Perpetuals
ALT
OX
LOGX
+0.18%+0.07%-8.90%$ 23.38B$ 2.09B79
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
ZERA
ENX
+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
GITLAWB
KIP
P0
+0.29%+0.18%-7.29%$ 22.98B$ 1.65B247
30Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
QST
+6.76%+6.46%-2.96%$ 20.92B$ 1.95B20
31Derivatives
ASCEND
RWAX
OX
+0.07%-0.05%-9.19%$ 20.07B$ 1.42B91
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
COMMON
+1.79%+1.75%-0.70%$ 19.29B$ 1.62B362
33Dog-Themed
ESTEE
ASTRO
CASHDOG
+1.47%+1.37%-5.99%$ 17.68B$ 1.04B371
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KIP
DULUS
ROKO
-1.60%-1.74%-3.19%$ 17.35B$ 2.36B1016
354chan-Themed
KEK
CHAD
HIKI
+1.27%+1.17%-8.12%$ 15.79B$ 1.15B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
ZERA
1CLAWAI
-1.14%-1.28%-9.96%$ 13.87B$ 1.27B64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
MARVIN
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)
BALL
PUB
ORACLE
-2.50%-2.52%-7.67%$ 11.48B$ 39.29M70
40RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
RWAX
$QBIT
+0.47%+0.41%-11.44%$ 11.39B$ 679.34M73
41Options
ITHACA
TUNE
LOGX
-2.61%-2.64%-8.23%$ 11.06B$ 35.05M17
42Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PUB
ORACLE
-2.63%-2.66%-8.21%$ 10.96B$ 39.93M39
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
SQR
FIO
-0.16%-0.28%-8.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.89B144
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.39%-0.39%-1.15%$ 10.74B$ 4.32M11
45Yield Farming
RLY
ALPACA
SBR
+1.24%+1.11%-6.97%$ 10.49B$ 1.57B117
46Cross-chain Communication
CYC
ANLOG
ROUTE
+0.14%+0.07%-11.70%$ 9.96B$ 630.76M51
47Oracle
HAPI
BAND
RIZ
+0.21%+0.15%-12.00%$ 9.50B$ 591.47M41
48x402 Ecosystem
SYRA
MIROSHARK
DIRA
+0.33%+0.27%-11.84%$ 9.48B$ 598.52M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
TORA
LSK
+2.34%+2.22%-5.75%$ 8.94B$ 931.56M104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
OCI
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).