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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
COOK
EVR
BOS
-0.26%-0.24%-0.12%$ 2.36T$ 31.08B692
2Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
COOK
EVR
-0.23%-0.21%-0.08%$ 2.33T$ 29.10B350
3Proof of Work (PoW)
KCN
MEWC
EVR
-0.04%-0.02%+0.22%$ 1.70T$ 15.97B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
LINK
B
-0.46%-0.45%-0.52%$ 608.38B$ 46.95B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
PASG
VC
-0.76%-0.74%-0.62%$ 537.81B$ 12.03B113
6Made in USA
ALTHEA
ANLOG
MYRIA
-0.69%-0.68%-0.01%$ 345.19B$ 16.87B241
7Stablecoins
PXDC
IDRX
BREAD
-0.09%-0.08%+2.38%$ 299.13B$ 39.93B273
8USD Stablecoin
PUSD
HEXDC
PXDC
-0.08%-0.08%+2.26%$ 295.99B$ 39.89B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
IDRX
CADC
-0.06%-0.05%+2.46%$ 284.26B$ 39.30B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
SHDX
SBR
-0.64%-0.61%-1.15%$ 157.73B$ 2.12B243
11Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
-0.52%-0.50%-0.58%$ 143.69B$ 1.92B33
12Made in China
SUN
MDT
DF
-0.43%-0.40%-0.56%$ 140.38B$ 1.08B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BIT
GRX
-0.09%-0.07%-0.87%$ 125.50B$ 752.53M53
14Base Native
KIBSHI
HYBUX
COMMON
-0.60%-0.59%+3.31%$ 116.81B$ 10.79B441
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
$SHARBI
AUT
-0.89%-0.86%-3.88%$ 77.67B$ 3.35B1067
16Real World Assets (RWA)
ASTOCK
GONDOLA
ALTHEA
+0.01%+0.01%-0.57%$ 76.15B$ 1.58B614
17CoinList Launchpad
TEA
RLY
XZK
-1.31%-1.29%-0.58%$ 75.62B$ 2.87B70
18GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.14%+3.56%$ 75.58B$ 8.84B4
19MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
-0.14%-0.13%-0.30%$ 73.31B$ 8.84B10
20Privacy
RATSPEAK
SHIELD
VEYA
-0.98%-0.96%-0.04%$ 54.48B$ 2.03B121
21Tokenized Assets
CVXX
GONDOLA
AGRI
+1.19%+1.19%+0.86%$ 49.21B$ 723.39M423
22Governance
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
JURIS
-0.44%-0.40%-3.35%$ 46.46B$ 2.68B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
SHDX
SBR
-2.07%-2.02%-2.26%$ 33.53B$ 1.43B237
24Privacy Coins
CCX
PRCY
∅
+0.26%+0.27%+2.74%$ 30.60B$ 777.47M40
25Meme
BINKY
MAXPAIN
OUTLAW
-2.01%-1.99%-3.86%$ 28.89B$ 1.41B3115
26Infrastructure
GRAV
COOK
BOS
-2.66%-2.65%-4.41%$ 27.50B$ 1.40B256
27Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.25%+3.25%+1.36%$ 25.63B$ 2.29M1
28Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KRYVEX
BOAR
XZK
-0.87%-0.85%+0.30%$ 24.25B$ 1.68B1027
29Perpetuals
ZEX
OX
LOGX
-1.88%-1.83%-2.96%$ 23.52B$ 841.48M82
30Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
BOS
CULT
-2.01%-1.99%-2.05%$ 23.40B$ 1.01B82
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
ECHO
AIXCB
COMMON
+2.27%+2.29%-6.73%$ 22.15B$ 1.35B364
32Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
TDC
-1.98%-1.96%-2.11%$ 20.97B$ 816.94M24
33Derivatives
BOND
ZEX
OX
-1.93%-1.88%-2.78%$ 19.95B$ 644.04M92
34Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
SHIELD
VEYA
-2.94%-2.92%-3.92%$ 18.58B$ 1.00B67
35Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
$SHARBI
SATOSHIBA
-1.24%-1.22%-1.87%$ 16.77B$ 614.33M362
36Chain Abstraction
CYC
BLD
XION
-2.76%-2.74%-2.66%$ 15.72B$ 786.50M13
374chan-Themed
4CHAN
GONDOLA
CHAD
-1.16%-1.12%-1.23%$ 15.11B$ 662.61M52
38Yield Farming
KAON
RLY
SBR
+3.01%+3.05%-8.28%$ 13.75B$ 733.05M115
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOOK
SQR
DORA
-2.83%-2.82%-6.67%$ 13.29B$ 1.91B142
40RWA Protocol
AGRI
CREDI
ASTOCK
-2.67%-2.65%-3.80%$ 12.58B$ 380.89M75
41Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
RIZO
GROKIUS
-0.95%-0.92%-1.78%$ 12.47B$ 483.40M52
42Cross-chain Communication
ANLOG
JM
GRAV
-2.57%-2.55%-3.35%$ 11.13B$ 450.09M50
43Oracle
SORA
HAPI
UFI
-2.96%-2.94%-3.12%$ 10.39B$ 323.25M40
44DePIN
AIDD
SQT
ALTHEA
-2.37%-2.34%-3.69%$ 10.19B$ 596.24M189
45x402 Ecosystem
WURK
CRA
SYRA
-2.43%-2.41%-2.79%$ 10.15B$ 335.61M102
46Layer 2 (L2)
ES
MYRIA
CULT
-2.97%-2.96%-4.35%$ 10.12B$ 727.81M104
47Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SODA
UTYAB
SBR
-2.11%-2.07%-1.13%$ 10.11B$ 650.50M62
48Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.10%+0.10%+0.24%$ 9.46B$ 1.51M11
49Stablecoin Issuer
THL
DF
SOLO
-2.20%-2.19%-3.22%$ 9.29B$ 494.30M41
50Binance Launchpool
BTCST
NFP
D
-3.26%-3.24%-3.44%$ 8.22B$ 1.15B57

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).