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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
BTCZ
COOK
EVR
-1.02%-1.03%-3.69%$ 2.37T$ 55.14B692
2Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
COOK
EVR
-1.02%-1.03%-3.62%$ 2.33T$ 52.44B350
3Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
EVR
-0.96%-0.97%-2.90%$ 1.70T$ 30.25B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.39%-0.39%-2.88%$ 611.17B$ 84.67B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
DL
OAS
VC
-0.94%-0.96%-4.99%$ 541.92B$ 20.45B113
6Made in USA
ALTHEA
MYRIA
ANLOG
-1.61%-1.61%+1.82%$ 347.60B$ 29.56B241
7Stablecoins
USDL
HEXDC
PXDC
+0.05%+0.05%+2.40%$ 299.40B$ 72.15B274
8USD Stablecoin
USDL
HEXDC
PXDC
+0.06%+0.06%+2.30%$ 296.23B$ 72.06B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CADC
A7A5
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+2.44%$ 284.42B$ 70.86B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
ZF
SHDX
XSP
-1.31%-1.33%-5.06%$ 158.74B$ 2.91B241
11Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
-1.08%-1.11%-3.95%$ 144.45B$ 2.69B33
12Made in China
SUN
HT
MDT
-0.75%-0.77%-3.20%$ 140.99B$ 1.38B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
SOLCEX
GRX
-1.14%-1.17%-4.14%$ 125.62B$ 1.03B53
14Base Native
NOICE
COMMON
HYBUX
-0.38%-0.39%+1.61%$ 117.52B$ 19.81B440
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SHIELD
$SHARBI
COVAL
-2.09%-2.10%-10.13%$ 78.37B$ 4.67B1065
16CoinList Launchpad
TEA
RLY
XZK
-1.68%-1.72%-7.96%$ 76.63B$ 4.72B70
17Real World Assets (RWA)
ALTHEA
GONDOLA
OPUL
-0.52%-0.53%+41.60%$ 76.14B$ 2.97B613
18GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.11%+0.11%+3.50%$ 75.69B$ 17.13B4
19MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.36%$ 73.41B$ 17.09B10
20Privacy
RATSPEAK
SHIELD
BTCZ
-3.89%-3.94%-8.32%$ 55.02B$ 3.25B121
21Tokenized Assets
CVXX
GONDOLA
AGRI
+0.40%+0.41%+104.59%$ 48.64B$ 1.73B422
22Governance
ZF
BOS
JURIS
-1.39%-1.41%-10.82%$ 46.67B$ 3.40B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
SHDX
XSP
-2.04%-2.04%-9.00%$ 34.24B$ 1.99B235
24Privacy Coins
PRCY
∅
BTCZ
-4.52%-4.56%-6.09%$ 30.52B$ 1.30B40
25Meme
BINKY
MAXPAIN
OUTLAW
-1.33%-1.33%-9.71%$ 29.48B$ 1.92B3123
26Infrastructure
UTCC
COOK
GRAV
-2.36%-2.41%-9.05%$ 28.25B$ 1.72B256
27Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.70%+0.70%--$ 24.82B$ 270.84M1
28Artificial Intelligence (AI)
NOSIS
BOAR
XZK
-3.55%-3.66%-9.15%$ 24.46B$ 2.38B1028
29Perpetuals
OMFG
OX
LOGX
-2.01%-1.99%-9.09%$ 23.97B$ 1.16B82
30Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
BOS
CULT
-6.37%-6.42%-11.15%$ 23.88B$ 1.66B82
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
ECHO
QAIT
COMMON
-1.34%-1.36%-13.95%$ 21.66B$ 1.57B364
32Quantum-Resistant
QBX
TDC
QTC
-7.12%-7.16%-11.68%$ 21.39B$ 1.42B24
33Derivatives
MIR
OX
BOND
-2.28%-2.26%-8.36%$ 20.34B$ 928.70M92
34Privacy Infrastructure
LITKEY
SHIELD
VEYA
-3.23%-3.30%-11.66%$ 19.14B$ 1.68B67
35Dog-Themed
SATOSHIBA
HUSKY
$SHARBI
-1.25%-1.27%-7.60%$ 16.98B$ 802.18M362
36Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
-3.24%-3.32%-10.77%$ 16.16B$ 1.36B13
374chan-Themed
FATGF
GONDOLA
CHAD
-1.42%-1.43%-7.43%$ 15.29B$ 860.20M52
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
NFP
LOKA
SQR
-1.40%-1.47%-14.42%$ 13.68B$ 1.86B142
39Yield Farming
ZF
RLY
KAON
-0.56%-0.56%-16.56%$ 13.34B$ 1.04B115
40RWA Protocol
AGRI
CREDI
ASTOCK
-2.36%-2.40%-9.34%$ 12.92B$ 494.08M75
41Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
RIZO
GROKIUS
-1.29%-1.30%-7.57%$ 12.59B$ 633.35M52
42Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
ANLOG
GRAV
-1.95%-2.00%-7.72%$ 11.43B$ 506.52M50
43Oracle
WIN
ORA
UFI
-1.90%-1.91%-6.88%$ 10.71B$ 417.75M40
44DePIN
SQT
DENT
ALTHEA
-1.42%-1.58%-8.27%$ 10.44B$ 746.08M189
45Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MYRIA
BLAST
-2.17%-2.22%-9.20%$ 10.43B$ 944.00M104
46x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
SYRA
CRA
-1.12%-1.13%-7.93%$ 10.41B$ 385.18M102
47Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
SODA
ZF
-1.90%-1.95%-10.77%$ 10.33B$ 932.86M60
48Stablecoin Issuer
RE
THL
SOLO
-2.28%-2.28%-10.83%$ 9.50B$ 726.26M41
49Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.02%-0.02%+1.70%$ 9.45B$ 2.87M11
50Binance Launchpool
BTCST
D
NFP
-3.03%-3.11%-11.95%$ 8.50B$ 1.06B57

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).