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
RXD
GLC
HUAHUA
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B696
2Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
RXD
HUAHUA
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
GLC
RXD
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B123
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
XEQM
TOMI
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B118
6Made in USA
MYRIA
PIGGY
RXD
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B246
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
MSUSD
IDRX
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B268
8USD Stablecoin
PXDC
BUD
MSUSD
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDM
A7A5
IDRX
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
SUP
VERSE
SBR
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B247
11Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
RLY
SALT
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B33
12Made in China
CKB
GT
HT
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B28
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BTSE
HT
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B55
14Base Native
AURA
SYND
NOICE
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
∅
GIVEST
IRS
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B1060
18Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
DFI
NEOX
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B663
19CoinList Launchpad
IMU
HMT
RLY
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B69
20Privacy
ANT
RATSPEAK
∅
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B117
21Tokenized Assets
OPENAI
GONDOLA
GC
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B483
22Governance
HWAVE
PLG
VEMP
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
PARQ
SBR
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B242
24Meme
TANUKI
PODGE
CATA
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B3266
25Privacy Coins
XNV
∅
XEQM
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B39
26Perpetuals
RAILS
SUP
PARQ
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B79
27Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M1
28Infrastructure
IDLE
P0
EPIX
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B248
29Zero Knowledge (ZK)
EDGEN
UMIA
∅
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B81
30Derivatives
RAILS
SUP
PARQ
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B90
31Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
ALGO
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B20
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
FAIR3
PYTHIA
TIMI
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B363
33Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SURPLUS
LKI
FORAI
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B1020
34Dog-Themed
SUIT
PODGE
TANUKI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B372
354chan-Themed
MUMU
GONDOLA
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
NRV
ANT
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MOOSK
MARVIN
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M56
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
RLB
HEDGE
BC
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M70
40Options
EXO
AUC
DIVER
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M17
41RWA Protocol
NSDX
GOLDAO
LNDX
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B73
42Prediction Markets
BODEGA
XR
HEDGE
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M39
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOOK
AVC
PUSH
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B144
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M11
45Yield Farming
VERSE
VEMP
SBR
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B117
46Cross-chain Communication
ICX
CYC
SWTCH
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M51
47Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
RIZ
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M41
48x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
LKI
HD
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
POP
MODE
MYRIA
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
NETT
SPECTRA
SBR
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).