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
EPIX
ROUTE
3ULL
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B696
2Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
EPIX
ROUTE
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
KCN
EVR
-0.70%-0.69%-2.66%$ 1.60T$ 19.17B123
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.88%-0.87%-0.58%$ 616.50B$ 54.86B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
GRC
RDD
-1.49%-1.48%-2.29%$ 538.34B$ 15.49B118
6Made in USA
RYOSHI
MONKO
ANLOG
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B245
7Stablecoins
IDRX
USDJ
IDRT
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B269
8USD Stablecoin
USDFC
HBD
MSUSD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
MEX
PTF
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B247
11Made in China
SUN
PANDA
GT
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
MIR
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
BTSE
BIT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M55
14Base Native
DICKBUTT
SIDUS
BACHI
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.35%$ 74.98B$ 7.96B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.37%$ 74.45B$ 7.95B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ROUTE
DNA
MEX
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B1058
18CoinList Launchpad
GOG
TEA
RLY
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B69
19Privacy
ZERA
XLA
SWOOD
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B115
20Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
QUAIN
PNDO
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B611
21Governance
VOLT
GMM
ROUTE
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B195
22Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
MEX
PTF
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B244
23Meme
FTFS
FLX
LONG
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B3264
24Privacy Coins
GRIN
XLA
ZCL
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B39
25Tokenized Assets
VIDAX
STBU
PNDO
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M430
26Perpetuals
RAILS
OX
NEMESIS
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B80
27Infrastructure
KIP
EPIX
ROUTE
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B250
28Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K1
29Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
ZERA
CULT
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B81
30Derivatives
BOND
NEMESIS
OX
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M92
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
TIMI
JAGER
LMT
+0.06%+0.07%-2.09%$ 19.30B$ 1.23B364
32Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
-5.18%-5.13%-10.29%$ 19.30B$ 1.38B20
33Dog-Themed
RUFUS
TAIKI
DOGEGF
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M371
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
INFERRA
GAS
SAIRI
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1019
354chan-Themed
OKAYEG
DICKBUTT
CHAD
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M56
36Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
ZERA
SWOOD
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M63
37Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
RIZO
GROKIUS
-2.40%-2.41%-8.60%$ 12.97B$ 437.08M56
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
ROUTE
-2.31%-2.27%-8.01%$ 11.57B$ 544.31M14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
SPIN
TED
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M72
40Yield Farming
SBR
KAON
RLY
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M117
41RWA Protocol
RWAX
TRU
STBU
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M73
42YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
FIO
SQR
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B144
43Options
ITHACA
TYPUS
DERI
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M17
44Prediction Markets
TRIAD
$BOT
XR
-3.54%-3.50%-6.24%$ 10.84B$ 32.80M39
45Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
-1.11%-1.10%-2.61%$ 10.63B$ 709.02K11
46Cross-chain Communication
JM
ANLOG
ROUTE
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M51
47Oracle
UFI
SORA
SKEY
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M41
48x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
MOSS
WACH
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
MTL
CULT
POP
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
SBR
+0.13%+0.20%-5.85%$ 8.79B$ 764.84M62

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).