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
RDD
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B696
2Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
NEOX
EVR
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B123
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
GRC
RDD
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B118
6Made in USA
WARPED
RYOSHI
WAGMIGAMES
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B245
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B269
8USD Stablecoin
DOC
BYUSD
MSUSD
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
PTF
VOLT
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B247
11Made in China
CKB
GT
PANDA
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BTSE
BIT
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B55
14Base Native
DICKBUTT
TIMI
KIBSHI
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B450
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
OWL1
ROUTE
$SHARBI
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B1057
18Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
QUAIN
NEOX
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B613
19CoinList Launchpad
XZK
TEA
RLY
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B69
20Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
SWOOD
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B115
21Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
LNDX
PALM
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B433
22Governance
COLD
GMM
ROUTE
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
PTF
OBS
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B243
24Meme
BRODIE
CRIMECAT
USHIBA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B3264
25Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B39
26Perpetuals
NEXUS
OX
QTO
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B80
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
ZERA
CULT
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B81
28Infrastructure
TEA
COLD
ROUTE
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B249
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M1
30Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QST
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B20
31Derivatives
NEXUS
OX
QTO
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B91
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
JAGER
TIMI
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B364
33Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
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ODAI
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B1016
34Dog-Themed
RUFUS
BRODIE
USHIBA
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371
354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M56
36Privacy Infrastructure
MIND
ZERA
SWOOD
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M63
37Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
MARS
RIZO
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M56
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M14
39RWA Protocol
LNDX
PALM
$QBIT
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M73
40Yield Farming
KUMA
KAON
RLY
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B117
41YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
FIO
X
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B144
42Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
TED
SPIN
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M72
43Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M11
44Options
HXRO
ITHACA
HEGIC
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M17
45Prediction Markets
BODEGA
EMP
BLOXWAP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M39
46Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M51
47Oracle
SKEY
SORA
RIZ
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M41
48x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
AURA
REGENT
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M101
49Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
VVS
SODA
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M62
50Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
MYRIA
CULT
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).