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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.

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
UNIX
BOS
3ULL
+0.80%+0.72%+4.21%$ 2.51T$ 79.06B6972Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
NCN
MEWC
+0.75%+0.68%+4.17%$ 2.48T$ 74.80B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
MEWC
TRMP
+0.55%+0.49%+4.31%$ 1.77T$ 43.30B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.46%+0.41%+1.67%$ 648.61B$ 108.33B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
RDD
NAV
+0.85%+0.74%+2.86%$ 594.14B$ 26.54B1166Made in USA
PURPE
WARPED
MEWC
+2.67%+2.55%+13.88%$ 381.37B$ 42.93B2447Stablecoins
BRLV
MUSD
IDRX
+0.06%+0.06%+0.55%$ 292.38B$ 92.03B2728USD Stablecoin
USSD
KDAI
MUSD
+0.07%+0.07%+0.53%$ 289.62B$ 91.93B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
IDRX
MUSD
+0.06%+0.06%+0.53%$ 278.24B$ 90.55B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
$H2
SBR
+0.72%+0.64%+1.57%$ 171.24B$ 4.73B24411Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
DRGN
+1.27%+1.20%+2.50%$ 152.33B$ 3.83B3312Made in China
MAN
MDT
PANDA
+0.98%+0.92%+1.46%$ 149.80B$ 1.85B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
B2M
KASTA
+1.10%+1.05%+1.80%$ 134.48B$ 1.35B5514Base Native
COMMON
HYBUX
AMETA
+1.35%+1.32%+2.34%$ 116.42B$ 23.64B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
$SHARBI
EVOP
+1.89%+1.71%+2.65%$ 84.99B$ 7.89B105716CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
KDA
TEA
+3.25%+3.03%+7.45%$ 83.66B$ 7.86B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDQ
EURCV
EURC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.12%$ 75.82B$ 19.65B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.15%$ 75.30B$ 19.64B419Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+3.25%+3.19%+54.29%$ 74.52B$ 4.95B78520Privacy
SEARXLY
TRIT
PARALOOM
+4.85%+4.69%+8.16%$ 62.57B$ 5.83B11521Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
BOS
+1.10%+0.91%+4.73%$ 49.81B$ 5.26B19422Tokenized Assets
LAND
ESX
PALM
-0.31%-0.31%+102.12%$ 46.83B$ 2.10B60023Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
$H2
SBR
-0.89%-1.09%+0.68%$ 38.48B$ 3.52B24224Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
NAV
+2.36%+2.21%+4.54%$ 37.56B$ 1.30B4025Meme
HUMAN
IDX
USHIBA
+2.15%+1.92%+1.48%$ 35.76B$ 3.58B331226Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RADR
BOS
+2.89%+2.77%+3.96%$ 30.38B$ 2.01B8227Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
TDC
+2.89%+2.77%+4.53%$ 27.74B$ 1.25B2028Infrastructure
COOK
KIP
BOS
+8.78%+8.59%+10.37%$ 27.56B$ 4.11B25329Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LIQUID
-1.36%-1.65%-0.05%$ 27.36B$ 2.12B8230Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KIP
PURCH
HD
+3.56%+3.45%+9.67%$ 24.26B$ 3.70B102931Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.54%-0.53%+2.48%$ 23.71B$ 587.19M132Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
COMMON
TAOCAT
+3.35%+3.14%+7.66%$ 23.71B$ 3.04B36533Derivatives
PARQ
OX
QTO
-2.21%-2.51%-0.05%$ 23.52B$ 1.62B9134Dog-Themed
AMD
$SHARBI
USHIBA
+3.99%+3.71%+9.02%$ 20.19B$ 1.58B37035Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
PARALOOM
MUTE
+6.86%+6.73%+12.13%$ 18.57B$ 2.60B61364chan-Themed
HOODIE
BRAINLET
FATGF
+3.93%+3.63%+9.16%$ 18.27B$ 1.75B5637Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
+7.79%+7.68%+14.45%$ 16.09B$ 2.31B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
VALENTINE
GROKIUS
+4.12%+3.80%+10.09%$ 15.12B$ 1.20B5539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PERP
ALPHA
SQR
+7.81%+7.68%+9.80%$ 14.57B$ 2.77B14440Yield Farming
R2
BNSD
SBR
+0.52%+0.41%+11.93%$ 14.47B$ 1.94B11541RWA Protocol
PALM
BD/SOL
$QBIT
+11.06%+10.92%+9.59%$ 13.70B$ 1.91B7242Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+7.00%+6.87%+8.03%$ 11.67B$ 943.31M5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
SBR
+0.48%+0.45%+2.83%$ 11.30B$ 1.71B6144Oracle
FLX
ZAP
DIA
+8.19%+8.07%+7.15%$ 11.01B$ 820.77M4145x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
SYRA
WACH
+7.76%+7.65%+1.35%$ 10.94B$ 836.06M10646Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
TORA
PEPU
+2.68%+2.50%+4.20%$ 10.93B$ 1.19B10447DePIN
AIDD
GMRX
NCN
+3.91%+3.79%+3.88%$ 10.52B$ 928.88M19248Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.07%+0.07%-0.36%$ 9.56B$ 2.94M1149Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
BUT
THL
+5.33%+5.25%+3.19%$ 9.21B$ 1.07B4250Gambling (GambleFi)
KAIRO
BALL
HEDGE
-1.33%-1.50%-11.26%$ 9.20B$ 29.49M71

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).