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
ROUTE
OGG
PAW
-3.41%-3.36%-1.63%$ 2.22T$ 79.30B695
2Layer 1 (L1)
ROUTE
PAW
OGG
-3.40%-3.35%-1.60%$ 2.19T$ 76.39B346
3Proof of Work (PoW)
GLC
NEOX
OGG
-2.90%-2.85%-1.39%$ 1.58T$ 42.19B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-2.62%-2.59%-1.41%$ 604.60B$ 110.60B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
DIVI
GRC
-3.83%-3.78%-1.99%$ 523.89B$ 27.90B117
6Made in USA
CROWN
PURPE
XION
-5.24%-5.18%-2.31%$ 321.20B$ 37.80B245
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
FXD
PMUSD
-0.34%-0.34%-0.25%$ 290.16B$ 92.31B269
8USD Stablecoin
ALUSD
KDAI
CASH
-0.35%-0.34%-0.26%$ 287.47B$ 92.17B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
KDAI
CASH
-0.37%-0.36%-0.32%$ 276.30B$ 90.65B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
HT
VOLT
REX
-1.86%-1.82%-0.57%$ 154.18B$ 3.75B246
11Made in China
SUN
GT
HT
-1.06%-1.05%-0.50%$ 139.24B$ 1.70B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SALT
SFM
-1.24%-1.22%-0.86%$ 138.91B$ 2.30B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BCE
HT
CNX
-1.25%-1.22%-0.39%$ 123.95B$ 1.29B55
14Base Native
KIBSHI
PAW
BARRY
-2.09%-2.06%-1.76%$ 109.24B$ 23.06B450
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.79%-0.78%-0.62%$ 74.45B$ 19.92B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.80%-0.79%-0.63%$ 73.92B$ 19.94B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SQT
ROUTE
AUT
-3.80%-3.72%-2.80%$ 71.68B$ 5.35B1048
18Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
NEOX
PALM
-2.71%-2.71%-2.00%$ 68.73B$ 3.42B778
19CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
OBOL
TEA
-5.53%-5.41%-1.93%$ 66.51B$ 4.90B69
20Privacy
ANT
TRIT
OBS
-3.78%-3.71%-0.65%$ 47.16B$ 2.26B115
21Tokenized Assets
RAXTI
MOONDOGE
PALM
-0.69%-0.69%-1.28%$ 46.59B$ 2.02B597
22Governance
VOLT
PUMPER
ROUTE
-3.51%-3.41%-2.08%$ 39.66B$ 3.70B195
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
REX
DIME
VOLT
-4.46%-4.38%-1.53%$ 31.73B$ 2.57B242
24Meme
SHEEP
AOBS
CATFU
-4.16%-4.10%-2.50%$ 30.94B$ 2.46B3166
25Privacy Coins
CCX
TRIT
XEQM
-3.19%-3.12%+1.85%$ 29.08B$ 1.03B39
26Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.14%-2.13%-2.35%$ 22.69B$ 777.30M1
27Perpetuals
ALT
DRV
RAILS
-4.31%-4.22%-2.84%$ 22.67B$ 1.39B80
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
VFY
UFI
-3.98%-3.89%+2.37%$ 22.35B$ 1.24B81
29Infrastructure
ES
SQT
ROUTE
-5.27%-5.21%-4.06%$ 21.98B$ 1.58B249
30Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
QANX
-4.18%-4.08%+2.72%$ 20.13B$ 964.56M20
31Derivatives
ZEX
DRV
RAILS
-4.05%-3.96%-2.32%$ 19.59B$ 1.13B91
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
42
TIMI
COMMON
-1.49%-1.41%-0.48%$ 18.86B$ 1.50B364
33Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
4AI
AOBS
-4.20%-4.15%-2.92%$ 17.11B$ 1.74B1009
34Dog-Themed
KIBSHI
RANDY
BABYSHIB
-4.74%-4.68%-3.66%$ 16.79B$ 1.08B366
354chan-Themed
SPX
CHAD
$DOD
-4.47%-4.42%-3.21%$ 15.09B$ 1.15B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
GHOST
ANT
OBS
-5.29%-5.18%-4.95%$ 13.34B$ 893.19M63
37Elon Musk-Inspired
TRUMPIUS
OPTI
LONG
-4.45%-4.39%-3.86%$ 12.54B$ 834.93M55
38Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
-5.59%-5.48%-5.24%$ 11.35B$ 773.39M14
39Yield Farming
BOND
TULIP
PNP
-1.90%-1.84%+5.78%$ 10.96B$ 1.39B115
40RWA Protocol
COLLAT
PALM
AGRI
-6.08%-5.97%-4.95%$ 10.77B$ 605.10M73
41Gambling (GambleFi)
SCS
BLOCK
POLYFACTS
-1.57%-1.50%-9.98%$ 10.60B$ 26.34M71
42YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOOK
SQR
VOXEL
-5.52%-5.47%-3.98%$ 10.54B$ 2.00B144
43Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
+0.36%+0.33%-2.47%$ 10.52B$ 3.99M11
44Options
HXRO
DRV
AUC
-1.65%-1.58%-10.78%$ 10.13B$ 21.31M17
45Prediction Markets
FUN
XYRO
HILO
-1.64%-1.56%-10.79%$ 10.04B$ 26.24M39
46Cross-chain Communication
VULT
JM
ROUTE
-5.35%-5.25%-4.69%$ 9.48B$ 592.17M51
47Oracle
HAPI
GORA
XFUND
-5.61%-5.49%-4.53%$ 9.05B$ 525.53M41
48x402 Ecosystem
ROBA
SGL
CODEC
-5.89%-5.78%-5.01%$ 8.97B$ 493.74M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
ES
ISLM
LSK
-2.30%-2.32%+0.17%$ 8.75B$ 1.30B104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BANANA
VELAR
TUNA
-5.45%-5.42%+2.80%$ 8.64B$ 1.21B62

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).