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
TN100X
SHIC
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-2.02%$ 2.29T$ 32.71B694
2Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
SHIC
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-1.95%$ 2.25T$ 30.94B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
SHIC
RXD
-0.07%-0.05%-2.52%$ 1.61T$ 16.96B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.23%+0.26%+0.42%$ 621.98B$ 45.03B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
KMD
DIVI
RDD
+0.29%+0.34%-0.22%$ 546.47B$ 13.02B117
6Made in USA
HAROLD
RYOSHI
RXD
-0.11%-0.08%+4.48%$ 333.01B$ 12.75B245
7Stablecoins
FXD
USDFC
BUD
-0.06%-0.05%-0.05%$ 290.87B$ 37.33B268
8USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDFC
BUD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.11%$ 288.15B$ 37.29B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
USDFC
EURT
-0.05%-0.04%-0.08%$ 277.14B$ 36.56B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
MEX
SHDX
+0.44%+0.49%-1.98%$ 157.91B$ 2.96B246
11Made in China
SUN
MAN
PANDA
+0.10%+0.15%-1.14%$ 142.05B$ 1.43B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
RLY
MIR
+0.15%+0.21%-1.01%$ 141.96B$ 1.84B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GRX
BTSE
NKYC
+0.20%+0.26%-0.99%$ 126.86B$ 914.20M55
14Base Native
DOGINME
LSK
BYTE
-0.05%-0.03%-1.78%$ 111.19B$ 7.37B450
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
-0.08%-0.08%-0.12%$ 75.04B$ 5.62B10
16Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
MEX
VAULT
+1.17%+1.20%-5.18%$ 74.68B$ 3.92B1056
17GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.14%$ 74.50B$ 5.65B4
18CoinList Launchpad
KDA
RLY
ARCH
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B69
19Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
NEOX
STAY
-1.29%-1.27%+41.56%$ 69.49B$ 1.41B610
20Privacy
GHOST
XLA
1CLAWAI
-0.34%-0.22%-2.13%$ 48.78B$ 1.81B116
21Tokenized Assets
PNDO
GOLDAO
GONDOLA
-1.90%-1.91%+93.28%$ 46.37B$ 764.07M431
22Governance
VEMP
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
+1.17%+1.19%-6.53%$ 40.87B$ 2.16B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
MEX
SHDX
+1.28%+1.27%-5.91%$ 32.64B$ 2.10B241
24Meme
ROBN
$SHARBI
ANSEMCAT
+1.17%+1.19%-4.49%$ 32.59B$ 1.80B3269
25Privacy Coins
ZCL
CCX
XLA
-0.72%-0.57%+1.25%$ 29.88B$ 984.18M39
26Perpetuals
SUP
PERP
ALT
+0.12%+0.10%-6.53%$ 23.41B$ 1.20B79
27Infrastructure
GITLAWB
IDLE
EPIX
+0.45%+0.49%-6.49%$ 23.08B$ 903.30M247
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ENX
BOS
-2.39%-2.23%-1.21%$ 22.70B$ 1.12B81
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.88%-2.88%-4.10%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K1
30Quantum-Resistant
QRL
QONE
QBX
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M20
31Derivatives
PERP
ASCEND
MIR
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M90
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
WBAI
TYCOON
TIMI
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B364
33Dog-Themed
SHIBU
ASHIBA
$SHARBI
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M371
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MISATO
SCRIB
KAIRUNE
+0.28%+0.31%-4.23%$ 17.39B$ 1.12B1015
354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
MUMU
HIKI
+0.94%+0.95%-7.09%$ 15.94B$ 510.80M56
36Privacy Infrastructure
ENX
GHOST
1CLAWAI
+0.30%+0.39%-7.25%$ 13.92B$ 599.41M64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
MARVIN
BYTE
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M56
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
SPIN
HEDGE
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M71
40RWA Protocol
ELX
CREDI
GOLDAO
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M73
41Options
AUC
ITHACA
HEGIC
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M17
42Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PNK
HEDGE
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M39
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
PERP
X
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B144
44Yield Farming
R2
RLY
VEMP
+3.49%+3.56%-1.65%$ 10.86B$ 959.33M117
45Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.09%+0.05%-1.31%$ 10.75B$ 855.83K11
46Cross-chain Communication
CYC
JURIS
GRAV
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M51
47Oracle
PNK
BAND
HAPI
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M41
48x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
LKI
WACH
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
LSK
POP
+0.37%+0.39%-5.54%$ 8.98B$ 809.20M104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
UTYAB
VVS
+3.88%+3.91%-5.37%$ 8.78B$ 971.56M62

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).