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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
GRAV
NEOX
RCADE
-0,65%-0,64%-0,84%$ 2,27T$ 44,84B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
NEOX
GRAV
-0,63%-0,62%-0,81%$ 2,24T$ 42,05B3423Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
EVR
-0,29%-0,28%-0,78%$ 1,62T$ 22,38B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0,73%-0,71%-0,29%$ 605,68B$ 61,79B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
GRC
AION
-1,43%-1,41%-0,18%$ 523,59B$ 18,31B1196Made in USA
VOI
PURPE
MEWC
-1,55%-1,52%-7,17%$ 299,32B$ 20,32B2457Stablecoins
IST
GYEN
EURT
-0,09%-0,09%+0,09%$ 290,22B$ 50,21B2668USD Stablecoin
NECT
LUSD
SSUPERUSD
-0,07%-0,07%+0,12%$ 287,60B$ 50,15B1259Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WMXN
GYEN
EURT
-0,11%-0,10%+0,16%$ 276,80B$ 49,06B10910Exchange-based Tokens
FER
MEX
VOLT
-1,00%-0,98%-0,37%$ 150,22B$ 3,49B24411Made in China
CKB
ASTER
ONT
-0,88%-0,86%-0,55%$ 135,89B$ 1,30B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DASH
DDX
-0,92%-0,91%-0,90%$ 134,73B$ 1,60B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
KASTA
WFCA
-0,80%-0,77%-0,71%$ 120,30B$ 969,87M5514Base Native
WEIRDO
DEPLOYER
BYTE
-0,46%-0,45%-0,22%$ 109,68B$ 11,80B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0,26%-0,26%+0,13%$ 74,58B$ 9,30B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0,26%-0,26%+0,12%$ 74,07B$ 9,29B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VOLT
AUT
TONIC
-2,49%-2,48%-1,62%$ 72,81B$ 5,18B105518CoinList Launchpad
BLD
IMU
PIPE
-2,96%-2,91%+4,87%$ 68,93B$ 4,00B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
STAY
NEOX
-1,00%-0,97%-33,19%$ 46,57B$ 1,73B65820Privacy
OBS
SHERWOOD
LOCK
+0,27%+0,28%+4,33%$ 41,21B$ 2,55B11721Governance
VEMP
VOLT
GMM
-1,91%-1,94%+0,57%$ 38,44B$ 3,73B19222Meme
BOOH
IMAGINE
NUG
-3,54%-3,49%-3,04%$ 31,24B$ 2,52B329423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
FER
MEX
VOLT
-1,72%-1,73%+1,27%$ 31,10B$ 2,62B23924Tokenized Assets
UBXS
AGRI
GC
-0,03%-0,02%-46,83%$ 23,98B$ 882,36M47925Privacy Coins
XEQM
ZER
CCX
+1,21%+1,21%+8,93%$ 23,78B$ 1,40B3826Perpetuals
JAV
NEMESIS
PEAR
-2,86%-2,90%-0,26%$ 23,05B$ 1,28B7827Infrastructure
GITLAWB
EPIX
GRAV
-0,98%-0,96%-1,93%$ 21,91B$ 1,77B24428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0,00%0,00%-0,73%$ 21,82B$ 3,82M129Derivatives
SPRK
NEMESIS
BOND
-3,16%-3,20%-0,03%$ 20,13B$ 1,08B9230Binance Alpha Spotlight
P
WHY
CORL
-1,82%-1,82%-2,14%$ 17,98B$ 1,55B36531Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
VEIL
ENX
-0,64%-0,64%+4,53%$ 17,64B$ 1,96B8232Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
ASTROID
BOOH
-3,30%-3,22%-4,40%$ 17,32B$ 800,85M36933Artificial Intelligence (AI)
YIELDFY
FORAI
LX
-1,62%-1,61%-0,76%$ 15,70B$ 1,22B1027344chan-Themed
HOODIE
LOLGUY
$DOD
-3,40%-3,33%-4,17%$ 15,67B$ 910,60M5835Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ABEL
NAORIS
-0,36%-0,33%+6,69%$ 15,33B$ 1,28B1836Privacy Infrastructure
LITKEY
OBS
LOCK
-1,17%-1,13%-1,08%$ 12,95B$ 844,72M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUB
SHRUBIUS
BYTE
-3,22%-3,15%-4,30%$ 12,92B$ 592,41M5738Gambling (GambleFi)
PRD
SHFL
CHAIN
-5,12%-5,08%-7,07%$ 12,42B$ 44,10M6939Options
ODDZ
ITHACA
DERI
-5,51%-5,47%-8,17%$ 12,02B$ 42,05M1740Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
HILO
PRD
-5,40%-5,36%-8,22%$ 11,93B$ 43,59M3841RWA Protocol
ELX
CRYSTAL STONES
BD/SOL
-2,15%-2,11%-0,45%$ 11,19B$ 473,30M7542Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
BUIDL
+0,05%+0,06%-1,41%$ 11,12B$ 127,11K1043Chain Abstraction
XION
DG
BLD
-1,48%-1,43%-1,11%$ 10,96B$ 541,30M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOPR
RDNT
SQR
-2,61%-2,60%-2,77%$ 10,38B$ 1,83B14445Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
JURIS
GRAV
-1,81%-1,77%-1,25%$ 9,72B$ 495,22M5146Oracle
PNK
GRG
PLI
-1,78%-1,74%-1,23%$ 9,23B$ 534,28M4247x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
SYRA
DICE
-1,98%-1,93%-0,95%$ 9,20B$ 417,56M10148Yield Farming
LVVA
KAON
VEMP
+2,11%+2,11%+5,12%$ 9,16B$ 1,50B11749Layer 2 (L2)
SUPR
1CAT
HACD
-1,62%-1,62%-3,06%$ 8,29B$ 784,03M10550Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
ARGNOT
ELX
-1,86%-1,86%-0,42%$ 7,96B$ 902,86M42

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).