Buy CryptoMarketsSpotFuturesBTCEarnEvent CenterRewards Hub
More
Log In
Sign Up
Wallets
Orders

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.

Tradable Crypto

Category

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
UNIX
BOS
3ULL
-0.27%-0.24%+2.86%$ 2.51T$ 80.28B6922Layer 1 (L1)
RXD
MEWC
NCN
-0.32%-0.29%+2.78%$ 2.47T$ 76.16B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
MEWC
TRMP
-0.78%-0.74%+2.93%$ 1.76T$ 39.55B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.18%+0.20%+0.42%$ 649.81B$ 107.59B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
RDD
NAV
+0.62%+0.63%+1.12%$ 597.79B$ 29.18B1156Made in USA
PURPE
WARPED
MEWC
+2.04%+2.06%+6.86%$ 389.17B$ 46.98B2427Stablecoins
USDL
BREAD
IDRX
+0.05%+0.05%+0.60%$ 292.51B$ 91.21B2728USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDL
MUSD
+0.19%+0.20%+0.70%$ 290.18B$ 91.12B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
GYEN
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.55%$ 278.29B$ 89.88B11010Exchange-based Tokens
FER
$H2
SBR
+0.45%+0.47%-0.02%$ 172.01B$ 4.80B24011Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
DDX
+0.19%+0.20%+0.34%$ 152.61B$ 3.94B3312Made in China
SUN
MDT
PANDA
-0.19%-0.18%-0.45%$ 149.50B$ 1.82B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
B2M
KASTA
-0.10%-0.08%-0.19%$ 134.35B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
HYBUX
COMMON
AMETA
+1.32%+1.33%+3.08%$ 117.95B$ 23.75B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
$SHARBI
EVOP
+3.35%+3.36%+3.04%$ 87.84B$ 8.61B103516CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
KDA
TEA
+3.97%+3.98%+8.92%$ 86.98B$ 9.45B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.45%$ 76.08B$ 19.45B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.46%$ 75.56B$ 19.48B419Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
PALM
$QBIT
+1.26%+1.30%+5.19%$ 75.45B$ 4.08B77220Privacy
MUTE
PARALOOM
TRIT
+1.48%+1.51%+4.72%$ 63.50B$ 5.03B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
BOS
+5.25%+5.27%+6.81%$ 52.43B$ 5.85B19422Tokenized Assets
LAND
ESX
PALM
+0.18%+0.18%+1.66%$ 46.91B$ 1.34B59023Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
FER
$H2
SBR
+2.20%+2.23%+0.23%$ 39.32B$ 3.55B23724Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
NAV
-0.74%-0.72%-0.44%$ 37.28B$ 1.26B3925Meme
IDX
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.29%+2.28%+2.77%$ 36.58B$ 3.51B311226Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
BOS
CULT
+0.37%+0.38%+0.65%$ 30.49B$ 1.80B8127Infrastructure
COOK
KIP
BOS
+4.32%+4.45%+13.47%$ 28.75B$ 3.36B25028Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QBX
-0.08%-0.06%+0.18%$ 27.72B$ 1.25B2029Perpetuals
SUP
OX
QTO
+1.09%+1.13%-1.24%$ 27.66B$ 1.74B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DBC
KIP
PURCH
+4.46%+4.48%+9.62%$ 25.34B$ 3.87B98731Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
COMMON
TAOCAT
+6.04%+6.02%+9.99%$ 25.15B$ 2.17B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.22%+0.21%+4.37%$ 23.77B$ 23.81M133Derivatives
RWAX
OX
QTO
+0.35%+0.39%-1.82%$ 23.60B$ 1.37B8834Dog-Themed
SHIBEUS
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.23%+2.24%+10.30%$ 20.64B$ 1.61B35835Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
PARALOOM
MUTE
+5.74%+5.76%+10.49%$ 19.63B$ 2.85B61364chan-Themed
HOODIE
BRAINLET
FATGF
+2.33%+2.34%+10.69%$ 18.70B$ 1.71B5437Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
+6.56%+6.59%+12.64%$ 17.14B$ 2.62B1438Yield Farming
FARM
R2
SBR
+10.20%+10.22%+17.46%$ 15.95B$ 2.03B11239YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PERP
SQR
PUSH
+7.30%+7.25%+13.58%$ 15.64B$ 4.39B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
VALENTINE
GROKIUS
+2.36%+2.37%+11.32%$ 15.47B$ 1.25B5341RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
PALM
$QBIT
+5.62%+5.65%+12.65%$ 14.46B$ 1.73B7142Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
ROUTE
JM
+5.70%+5.77%+11.49%$ 12.34B$ 1.17B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
FER
SBR
+4.72%+4.73%+3.83%$ 11.84B$ 1.78B6044Oracle
FLX
ZAP
DIA
+6.18%+6.25%+11.21%$ 11.69B$ 1.29B4145x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
WACH
SYRA
+5.88%+5.95%+11.06%$ 11.58B$ 1.07B10346Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
PEPU
+2.14%+2.11%+4.23%$ 11.17B$ 1.34B10447DePIN
AIDD
GMRX
NCN
+4.51%+4.50%+13.52%$ 10.99B$ 1.19B19048Stablecoin Issuer
SOLO
BUT
THL
+6.76%+6.73%+7.74%$ 9.83B$ 1.67B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.25%-0.22%-1.74%$ 9.54B$ 6.08M1150Binance Launchpool
BTCST
ATA
ALPHA
+11.37%+11.29%+20.53%$ 9.35B$ 3.54B57

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).