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
MYRIA
EVR
SATOX
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B695
2Layer 1 (L1)
RTM
EVR
MEWC
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
EVR
SATOX
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B124
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
MAN
PKOIN
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B115
6Made in USA
RCHV
MYRIA
MEWC
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B240
7Stablecoins
EURT
PMUSD
IDRX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B274
8USD Stablecoin
DJED
CASH
DOC
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
IDRX
EURT
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
OOE
SHDX
AST
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B241
11Alleged SEC Securities
SFM
LCX
MIR
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B33
12Made in China
PANDA
HT
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
NIZA
LCX
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B53
14Base Native
OSAK
HYBUX
AMETA
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B445
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
RZR
VAULT
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B1036
16CoinList Launchpad
CLV
IMU
PIPE
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B70
17Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
GONDOLA
STAY
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B776
18MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
-0.41%-0.40%-0.89%$ 75.15B$ 17.87B10
19GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.41%-0.41%-0.90%$ 74.62B$ 17.86B4
20Privacy
BTCZ
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B116
21Governance
NAVA
ROBOTMONEY
VEMP
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B195
22Tokenized Assets
RBE
PALM
GONDOLA
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B593
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
TOPAZ
SHDX
AST
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B238
24Meme
SKULL
KOVIN
USHIBA
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B3098
25Privacy Coins
BLACKCOIN
∅
BTCZ
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B40
26Infrastructure
RSS3
RCHV
DSLA
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B251
27Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
ZRC
∅
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B81
28Perpetuals
TANGO
NEMESIS
THRONE
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B79
29Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
GEEQ
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B20
30Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CVNT
AIX9
STAY
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B1001
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
GOUT
TAOCAT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B363
32Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M1
33Derivatives
TANGO
NEMESIS
MIR
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B89
34Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B62
35Dog-Themed
RUFUS
PONSAN
USHIBA
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B363
364chan-Themed
FATGF
GONDOLA
SOY
-0.22%-0.06%-3.23%$ 17.68B$ 1.22B52
37Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-3.08%-2.77%+8.86%$ 17.51B$ 2.22B14
38Yield Farming
TRU
STG
VEMP
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B113
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
PRAI
OOE
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B144
40Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
RIZO
DOE
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M52
41RWA Protocol
TRWA
PALM
TRU
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B73
42Cross-chain Communication
UNIT0
ROUTE
BRIDGE
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B51
43Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BRUSH
FER
TURBOS
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B61
44Oracle
FLX
ORA
PLI
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B41
45x402 Ecosystem
ARCUS
MOSS
WURK
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M104
46DePIN
RCHV
NCN
SUIDEPIN
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M190
47Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
MYRIA
TORA
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B104
48Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
QI
ARGNOT
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B41
49Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
DANZO
POLYFACTS
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M68
50Tokenized Treasuries
FIUSD
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).