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
OGG
GLC
HUAHUA
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B693
2Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
OGG
HUAHUA
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B344
3Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
GLC
OGG
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
XEQM
TOMI
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B118
6Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
WAGMIGAMES
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B242
7Stablecoins
MSUSD
FXD
BUD
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B268
8USD Stablecoin
MUSD
CASH
BUD
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
CASH
MUSD
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B246
11Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
DDX
RLY
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B33
12Made in China
MAN
HT
GT
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B28
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
SOLCEX
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B55
14Base Native
NATO
OX
KENDU
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B451
15MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B10
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
∅
GIVEST
SBR
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B1058
18Real World Assets (RWA)
UBERX
GONDOLA
NEOX
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B661
19CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
KDA
RLY
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B69
20Privacy
1CLAWAI
∅
RATSPEAK
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B117
21Tokenized Assets
SCHFX
GONDOLA
UBERX
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B482
22Governance
ANT
VOLT
VEMP
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B193
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B241
24Meme
XLG
CPU
TANUKI
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B3245
25Privacy Coins
XEQM
∅
MARYJ
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B39
26Perpetuals
SUP
PARQ
OX
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B79
27Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M1
28Infrastructure
GITLAWB
P0
EPIX
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B248
29Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
∅
UMIA
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B81
30Derivatives
SUP
PARQ
OX
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B90
31Quantum-Resistant
QBX
QONE
ALGO
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B20
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
PYTHIA
WHY
TIMI
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B361
33Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOOT
PONSBOT
SURPLUS
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B1019
34Dog-Themed
HUAHUA
SUIT
TANUKI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B371
354chan-Themed
OKAYEG
GONDOLA
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
VEIL
ANT
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MARVIN
MOOSK
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M56
38Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B14
39Gambling (GambleFi)
PRD
BC
CHAIN
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M69
40Options
ATM
AUC
HXRO
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M17
41RWA Protocol
LTMNER
GOLDAO
LNDX
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B73
42Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PRD
BLOXWAP
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M37
43YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BSW
PUSH
MT
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B144
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M11
45Yield Farming
VEMP
VERSE
SBR
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B117
46Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
JURIS
GRAV
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M51
47Oracle
ORA
RIZ
XFUND
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M41
48x402 Ecosystem
HD
FDRY
NAVEN
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M101
49Layer 2 (L2)
POP
1CAT
MYRIA
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SPECTRA
UTYAB
SBR
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).