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
HUAHUA
UBX
RTM
-0.20%-0.24%-1.38%$ 2.33T$ 66.49B694
2Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
UBX
RTM
-0.20%-0.25%-1.51%$ 2.29T$ 62.67B345
3Proof of Work (PoW)
LAX
TRMP
MEWC
-0.55%-0.59%-2.37%$ 1.64T$ 39.85B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.12%+0.08%+0.19%$ 620.11B$ 92.50B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
IRIS
AKT
TOMI
+0.60%+0.54%+1.20%$ 550.97B$ 20.96B118
6Made in USA
MAGA
MEWC
MONKO
+7.76%+7.70%+2.35%$ 343.45B$ 32.52B245
7Stablecoins
HEXDC
IDRX
GYEN
+0.14%+0.14%+0.28%$ 291.43B$ 77.53B269
8USD Stablecoin
MKUSD
USDL
HEXDC
+0.08%+0.08%+0.27%$ 288.69B$ 77.42B126
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
AXCNH
IDRX
GYEN
+0.13%+0.12%+0.20%$ 277.71B$ 75.97B111
10Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
MEX
VOLT
+1.83%+1.78%+3.89%$ 164.06B$ 4.48B246
11Made in China
CKB
GT
ZIL
+1.69%+1.70%+4.03%$ 146.11B$ 2.00B28
12Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
KROM
+1.75%+1.75%+4.52%$ 145.92B$ 2.63B33
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GCB
BIT
SOLCEX
+2.16%+2.16%+4.40%$ 130.91B$ 1.60B55
14Base Native
COMMON
SIDUS
BYTE
+0.17%+0.15%+1.91%$ 113.40B$ 22.75B452
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
WAVE
PLY
-0.45%-0.58%+0.99%$ 78.41B$ 9.75B1058
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURQ
+0.16%+0.16%+0.15%$ 75.25B$ 15.33B10
17GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.15%+0.15%+0.14%$ 74.72B$ 15.31B4
18Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
GONDOLA
DFI
+46.42%+46.34%+1.78%$ 71.87B$ 6.32B665
19CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
RLY
CLV
-0.07%-0.15%+1.51%$ 71.21B$ 4.07B69
20Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
SWOOD
+0.29%+0.23%+12.47%$ 49.99B$ 6.33B117
21Tokenized Assets
ANDURIL
SECZ
GONDOLA
+96.54%+96.48%+0.32%$ 47.15B$ 1.41B485
22Governance
VOLT
COLD
DVI
+0.10%-0.10%+3.54%$ 43.77B$ 4.47B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
MEX
VOLT
+0.73%+0.50%+2.75%$ 34.94B$ 3.04B242
24Meme
GROKCHAIN
CYB3RWR3N
TAKO
+0.49%+0.48%+3.85%$ 34.29B$ 3.36B3284
25Privacy Coins
PRCY
XLA
MARYJ
+1.69%+1.64%+15.11%$ 30.01B$ 1.09B38
26Perpetuals
NEMESIS
AARK
QTO
+0.47%+0.23%+1.06%$ 25.16B$ 1.76B79
27Infrastructure
SVM
COLD
SYLO
-1.89%-1.95%+5.16%$ 24.22B$ 5.40B249
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
ZERA
XFT
+3.67%+3.57%+22.74%$ 23.82B$ 1.41B82
29Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.88%-1.88%+0.71%$ 23.07B$ 34.09M1
30Derivatives
NEMESIS
AARK
QTO
+0.81%+0.53%-0.24%$ 21.75B$ 1.40B91
31Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
+4.39%+4.30%+25.31%$ 21.51B$ 1.03B20
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
EVAN
COMMON
ELDE
+0.35%+0.33%+6.52%$ 19.72B$ 2.17B363
33Dog-Themed
ANJU
JETDOG
$KEYDOG
+0.40%+0.48%+3.01%$ 18.90B$ 1.16B368
34Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SVM
SURPLUS
YIELDFY
+0.47%+0.31%+11.61%$ 18.25B$ 2.08B1024
354chan-Themed
CHAD
FSJAL
MUMU
-0.69%-0.60%+2.00%$ 17.04B$ 1.23B56
36Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
-1.72%-1.80%+8.35%$ 14.75B$ 4.74B64
37Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUBIUS
GROKCHAIN
BYTE
-0.95%-0.82%+3.83%$ 14.19B$ 894.02M57
38Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
CLEAR
-1.72%-1.79%+9.18%$ 12.58B$ 4.58B14
39RWA Protocol
TRU
LTMNER
$QBIT
-1.89%-1.95%+4.76%$ 12.33B$ 4.41B73
40Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-0.61%-0.66%-5.19%$ 12.07B$ 38.04M69
41YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
UNFI
LOKA
SQR
-0.79%-0.94%+5.01%$ 11.93B$ 2.24B144
42Options
HEGIC
HXRO
TUNE
-0.51%-0.55%-5.40%$ 11.68B$ 37.60M17
43Prediction Markets
POLK
$BOT
HUNCH
-0.68%-0.72%-5.52%$ 11.56B$ 37.94M38
44Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
THBILL
+0.21%+0.22%-0.35%$ 10.92B$ 4.56M11
45Yield Farming
SBR
KAON
VEMP
-1.59%-1.64%+3.52%$ 10.87B$ 1.33B117
46Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
GRAV
-1.69%-1.76%+5.24%$ 10.80B$ 4.32B51
47Oracle
PLI
RIZ
IDNA
-1.79%-1.85%+5.43%$ 10.29B$ 4.30B41
48x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
SVM
REGENT
-1.94%-2.00%+5.95%$ 10.26B$ 4.30B101
49Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
1CAT
-1.23%-1.26%+6.41%$ 9.39B$ 1.25B104
50Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
STONX
SBR
+0.64%+0.42%+9.02%$ 9.34B$ 1.35B61

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).