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
UBX
TRMP
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B693
2Layer 1 (L1)
MILK
UBX
GRAV
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B344
3Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
SHIC
TRMP
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
DIVI
TC
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B118
6Made in USA
GNUS
HAROLD
MONKO
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B245
7Stablecoins
IDRX
MSUSD
USDJ
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B269
8USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
HEXDC
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
EURT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B111
10Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
MEX
VOLT
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B246
11Made in China
SUN
MAN
ZIL
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
LCX
DDX
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GCB
MONEY
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B55
14Base Native
BYTE
KIBSHI
GRK
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B451
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
PLY
QUIVER
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B1060
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.15%-0.14%-0.24%$ 75.13B$ 16.02B10
17GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.15%-0.25%$ 74.60B$ 15.99B4
18Real World Assets (RWA)
RIP
GSX
PLANET
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B663
19CoinList Launchpad
KDA
CLV
BLD
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B69
20Privacy
ANT
XLA
SWOOD
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B116
21Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GSX
GC
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B484
22Governance
ANT
CRTS
VOLT
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HXRO
MEX
VOLT
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B242
24Meme
ANALOS
JETDOG
ANJU
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B3279
25Privacy Coins
PRCY
XLA
ZCL
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B39
26Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
VEIL
BOS
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B82
27Perpetuals
PEAR
BOT
LIQUID
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B80
28Infrastructure
GRAV
GITLAWB
SVM
-3.99%-3.98%+1.99%$ 23.25B$ 8.20B249
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.55%-0.55%-0.64%$ 22.95B$ 108.74M1
30Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QBX
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B20
31Derivatives
DDX
ASCEND
HXRO
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B90
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
PALU
COMMON
BOT
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B363
33Dog-Themed
BABYSHIB
JETDOG
ANJU
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B370
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
SVM
SUIDEPIN
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024
354chan-Themed
HIKI
HOODIE
CHAD
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
ANT
SWOOD
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B63
37Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
GRK
BYTE
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M57
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
POLYFACTS
PUB
HUNCH
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M69
40Options
ODDZ
HXRO
ATM
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M17
41RWA Protocol
TRU
RIP
AGRI
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B73
42Prediction Markets
OVER
PUB
HUNCH
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M38
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CERE
RDNT
CWS
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B144
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M11
45Yield Farming
TRU
MPH
EQB
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B117
46Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B51
47Oracle
FLX
HAPI
GORA
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B41
48x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
SVM
REGENT
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B101
49Layer 2 (L2)
LSK
1CAT
IGRA
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ASH
STONX
HYDX
-8.08%-8.07%+2.96%$ 8.58B$ 1.45B61

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).