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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
BOS
RTM
ALTHEA
-0.26%-0.24%-0.12%$ 2.36T$ 31.08B692
2Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
RTM
ALTHEA
-0.23%-0.21%-0.08%$ 2.33T$ 29.10B350
3Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
OGG
MEWC
-0.04%-0.02%+0.22%$ 1.70T$ 15.97B121
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.46%-0.45%-0.52%$ 608.38B$ 46.95B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
NIM
GRC
-0.76%-0.74%-0.62%$ 537.81B$ 12.03B113
6Made in USA
RXD
MEWC
ALTHEA
-0.69%-0.68%-0.01%$ 345.19B$ 16.87B241
7Stablecoins
ARGN
RAI
EURS
-0.09%-0.08%+2.38%$ 299.13B$ 39.93B273
8USD Stablecoin
MUSD
BUD
HEXDC
-0.08%-0.08%+2.26%$ 295.99B$ 39.89B127
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
USDM
EURS
-0.06%-0.05%+2.46%$ 284.26B$ 39.30B110
10Exchange-based Tokens
MP
VOLT
SBR
-0.64%-0.61%-1.15%$ 157.73B$ 2.12B244
11Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
-0.52%-0.50%-0.58%$ 143.69B$ 1.92B33
12Made in China
SUN
MAN
DF
-0.43%-0.40%-0.56%$ 140.38B$ 1.08B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
BCE
-0.09%-0.07%-0.87%$ 125.50B$ 752.53M54
14Base Native
BLAP
OPUL
APU
-0.60%-0.59%+3.31%$ 116.81B$ 10.79B441
15Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VOLT
SBR
REFI
-0.89%-0.86%-3.88%$ 77.67B$ 3.35B1067
16Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
OPUL
ALTHEA
+0.01%+0.01%-0.57%$ 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
EURE
-0.14%-0.13%-0.30%$ 73.31B$ 8.84B10
20Privacy
XLA
BTCZ
VEYA
-0.98%-0.96%-0.04%$ 54.48B$ 2.03B121
21Tokenized Assets
XOMX
CVXX
FIGR_HELOC
+1.19%+1.19%+0.86%$ 49.21B$ 723.39M423
22Governance
CAGA
VOLT
BOS
-0.44%-0.40%-3.35%$ 46.46B$ 2.68B194
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MP
VOLT
SBR
-2.07%-2.02%-2.26%$ 33.53B$ 1.43B237
24Privacy Coins
XNV
XLA
BTCZ
+0.26%+0.27%+2.74%$ 30.60B$ 777.47M40
25Meme
4663
VERDIS
BONKYO
-2.01%-1.99%-3.86%$ 28.89B$ 1.41B3119
26Infrastructure
VENOM
BOS
UMB
-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)
LUNA9
BOAR
FRANK
-0.87%-0.85%+0.30%$ 24.25B$ 1.68B1027
29Perpetuals
SUP
LVL
QTO
-1.88%-1.83%-2.96%$ 23.52B$ 841.48M82
30Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
BOS
ZKJ
-2.01%-1.99%-2.05%$ 23.40B$ 1.01B82
31Binance Alpha Spotlight
TIMI
WHY
ECHO
+2.27%+2.29%-6.73%$ 22.15B$ 1.35B364
32Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
NPT
-1.98%-1.96%-2.11%$ 20.97B$ 816.94M24
33Derivatives
SUP
LVL
QTO
-1.93%-1.88%-2.78%$ 19.95B$ 644.04M92
34Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
VEYA
GHOST
-2.94%-2.92%-3.92%$ 18.58B$ 1.00B67
35Dog-Themed
TARO
ZSHIB
BOWSER
-1.24%-1.22%-1.87%$ 16.77B$ 614.33M362
36Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
-2.76%-2.74%-2.66%$ 15.72B$ 786.50M13
374chan-Themed
SPX
SIGMA
DICKBUTT
-1.16%-1.12%-1.23%$ 15.11B$ 662.61M52
38Yield Farming
TREB
RLY
SBR
+3.01%+3.05%-8.28%$ 13.75B$ 733.05M115
39YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SXP
HOOK
-2.83%-2.82%-6.67%$ 13.29B$ 1.91B142
40RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
ELX
$QBIT
-2.67%-2.65%-3.80%$ 12.58B$ 380.89M75
41Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
RIZO
GROKIUS
-0.95%-0.92%-1.78%$ 12.47B$ 483.40M52
42Cross-chain Communication
ACX
JURIS
JM
-2.57%-2.55%-3.35%$ 11.13B$ 450.09M50
43Oracle
RIZ
IDNA
UMB
-2.96%-2.94%-3.12%$ 10.39B$ 323.25M40
44DePIN
DENT
GMRX
ALTHEA
-2.37%-2.34%-3.69%$ 10.19B$ 596.24M189
45x402 Ecosystem
JTVO
DREAMS
SVM
-2.43%-2.41%-2.79%$ 10.15B$ 335.61M102
46Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
1CAT
MYRIA
-2.97%-2.96%-4.35%$ 10.12B$ 727.81M104
47Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SODA
BAL
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
FORTH
DF
ELX
-2.20%-2.19%-3.22%$ 9.29B$ 494.30M41
50Binance Launchpool
ALPHA
D
RDNT
-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).