Buy CryptoMarketsSpotFuturesBTCEarnEvent CenterRewards Hub
More
Log In
Sign Up
Wallets
Orders

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.

Tradable Crypto

Category

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BTCZ
XETA
INI
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
RTM
INI
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
ZER
BTCZ
EVR
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PKOIN
XEQM
DIVI
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B1156Made in USA
MYRIA
$DMP
RCHV
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B2397Stablecoins
BAC
IDRX
IDRT
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B2748USD Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
MUSD
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
IDRX
IDRT
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B11010Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
SBR
UTYAB
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B24111Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
DRGN
LCX
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B3312Made in China
SUN
GT
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ZND
BIT
LCX
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B5314Base Native
OX
BONSAICOIN
HYBUX
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
UTYAB
VIES
NFTART
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B103416CoinList Launchpad
HMT
PIPE
EAT
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
TOTO
GONDOLA
PLANET
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B77418MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.41%-0.40%-0.89%$ 75.15B$ 17.87B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.41%-0.41%-0.90%$ 74.62B$ 17.86B420Privacy
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B11621Governance
VOLT
ROBOTMONEY
JURIS
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B19522Tokenized Assets
LNDX
TOTO
GONDOLA
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
SBR
UTYAB
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B23724Meme
TECH
TBH
SONS
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B309325Privacy Coins
XEQM
ZER
BTCZ
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B4026Infrastructure
RCHV
DSLA
SQT
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B25027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
∅
ZRC
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B8128Perpetuals
BOO
ALT
OX
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B7929Quantum-Resistant
ALGO
QTC
QBX
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B2030Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SAKURA
AOBS
AIX9
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B99931Binance Alpha Spotlight
RVV
GOUT
TAOCAT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M133Derivatives
LVL
OX
TYPUS
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B8934Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B6235Dog-Themed
RANDY
TECH
GOUT
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B362364chan-Themed
APU
SPURDO
4CHAN
-0.22%-0.06%-3.23%$ 17.68B$ 1.22B5237Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
ROUTE
-3.08%-2.77%+8.86%$ 17.51B$ 2.22B1438Yield Farming
ZOO
MVC
SBR
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AUDIO
PRQ
SQR
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B14340Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
BABYGROK
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M5241RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
CREDI
LNDX
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B7242Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
VULT
JURIS
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
UTYAB
SBR
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B6144Oracle
TRB
PLI
SORA
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B4145x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
WURK
$ACE
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M10446DePIN
RCHV
GMRX
SQT
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M18947Layer 2 (L2)
EVR
MYRIA
TORA
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B10448Stablecoin Issuer
BUT
QI
FORTH
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B4149Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
SHFL
DANZO
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M6750Tokenized Treasuries
APTUSD
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.56%-0.55%-0.92%$ 9.47B$ 2.43M11

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).