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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
TAKER
ZERA
RCADE
-0.36%-0.35%-1.29%$ 1.82T$ 19.25B6992Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
NEOX
TAKER
-0.37%-0.36%-1.29%$ 1.79T$ 17.81B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
AION
-0.29%-0.27%-1.29%$ 1.30T$ 10.86B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.13%-0.12%-0.19%$ 532.07B$ 25.09B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
RDD
AION
TAKER
-0.49%-0.47%-1.01%$ 420.19B$ 5.74B1196Stablecoins
SILK
VCRED
RAI
-0.06%-0.05%-0.15%$ 286.61B$ 21.47B2687USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
HBD
VCRED
-0.03%-0.03%-0.07%$ 284.00B$ 21.43B1208Fiat-backed Stablecoin
AUDM
CJPY
SILK
-0.04%-0.03%-0.12%$ 273.77B$ 20.94B1109Made in USA
GURU
BANGCHAIN
MEWC
-0.56%-0.53%-9.67%$ 241.91B$ 6.68B24610Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
UTYAB
VOLT
-0.30%-0.29%-1.46%$ 127.10B$ 1.30B24911Made in China
PANDA
HT
DF
-0.57%-0.56%-1.76%$ 122.60B$ 937.25M2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
-0.63%-0.62%-2.01%$ 121.99B$ 967.02M3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ZND
IXFI
BIT
-0.44%-0.43%-1.85%$ 105.42B$ 636.33M5414Base Native
SYNDOG
BONSAICOIN
TOBY
-0.02%-0.01%-0.29%$ 103.83B$ 4.91B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURE
-0.04%-0.04%-0.40%$ 72.55B$ 3.22B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.03%-0.02%-0.40%$ 72.06B$ 3.23B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BNDL
PARQ
VOLT
+1.16%+1.16%+1.20%$ 58.06B$ 2.20B106418CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
RLY
FLIP
-1.06%-1.02%-2.46%$ 50.89B$ 1.14B6819Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
NEOX
PLANET
-0.53%-0.53%-34.91%$ 41.10B$ 1.22B63720Privacy
SHH
ZERA
SWOOD
-0.44%-0.45%+2.95%$ 31.38B$ 734.86M11521Governance
SURF
COLD
VOLT
+1.47%+1.48%+1.11%$ 29.41B$ 1.20B19322Meme
JEFF
DARK
CHAD
-1.02%-1.03%-4.13%$ 24.54B$ 936.71M330423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
UTYAB
PARQ
VOLT
+0.40%+0.41%+0.29%$ 22.49B$ 716.68M24124Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%-2.59%$ 21.41B$ 2.76M125Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
ANTE
NUERO
-0.32%-0.34%-0.21%$ 21.13B$ 1.28B103826Tokenized Assets
WSNDKX
RECORD
GLDT
-0.28%-0.29%-53.08%$ 19.72B$ 435.08M42627Infrastructure
CSIX
COLD
BOS
-0.88%-0.86%-1.21%$ 19.37B$ 1.03B25528Perpetuals
QTO
OX
PARQ
+0.69%+0.70%+3.02%$ 16.97B$ 364.84M8029Privacy Coins
GRIN
TRIT
FIVE
-0.25%-0.32%+3.85%$ 16.25B$ 155.87M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
TAOCAT
TAKER
+1.72%+1.69%-1.66%$ 15.80B$ 1.43B37031Dog-Themed
ASTROID
CRICKET
BILLY
-0.54%-0.54%-3.27%$ 14.71B$ 315.71M36532Derivatives
OX
DAFI
PARQ
+0.85%+0.86%+3.70%$ 14.52B$ 279.45M92334chan-Themed
GOOBY
SOY
CHAD
-0.33%-0.32%-4.18%$ 12.75B$ 298.25M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
-0.02%-0.02%-0.37%$ 11.29B$ 417.87M8235Elon Musk-Inspired
DOGECOIN
SHRUBIUS
VALENTINE
+0.02%+0.03%-3.42%$ 10.89B$ 195.03M5836Privacy Infrastructure
SHH
ZERA
SWOOD
-0.66%-0.62%+3.09%$ 10.73B$ 389.62M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
DG
RIPS
-0.57%-0.57%-2.04%$ 9.74B$ 36.21M6638RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
RECORD
$QBIT
-0.35%-0.35%+4.74%$ 9.49B$ 474.33M7339Options
RBN
HEGIC
STRIKE
+2.69%+2.70%+0.47%$ 9.44B$ 47.26M1740Prediction Markets
ORACLE
POLLO
FRIES
+2.44%+2.44%+0.46%$ 9.40B$ 39.17M3841Quantum-Resistant
CELL
GEEQ
NAORIS
-0.47%-0.46%+0.62%$ 9.30B$ 111.53M1842Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
LINK
-0.49%-0.47%+5.11%$ 9.26B$ 296.52M1443YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
UNFI
SQR
+0.38%+0.38%-2.89%$ 9.25B$ 988.84M14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.05%+0.03%+0.10%$ 8.44B$ 4.55M1045Cross-chain Communication
REACT
ANLOG
JM
-0.53%-0.52%+5.23%$ 8.20B$ 326.74M5146Oracle
ZAP
UMB
SORA
-0.61%-0.60%+6.12%$ 7.76B$ 331.63M4247x402 Ecosystem
BLORMMY
WACH
NAVEN
-0.73%-0.73%+5.83%$ 7.74B$ 267.25M10148Yield Farming
RLY
VERSE
UFO
+3.98%+4.01%+0.13%$ 7.08B$ 480.89M12149Layer 2 (L2)
KONET
SFI
CULT
+0.95%+0.93%-0.23%$ 6.97B$ 502.40M10650DePIN
GMRX
$NODE
IOT
-0.82%-0.79%-7.22%$ 6.77B$ 268.08M191

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 capitalise 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).