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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
SHIC
TRMP
MEWC
-1.11%-1.07%-1.96%$ 2.34T$ 47.49B697
2Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
SHIC
MEWC
-1.09%-1.06%-1.95%$ 2.30T$ 45.07B351
3Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
MEWC
-1.12%-1.08%-2.01%$ 1.68T$ 25.85B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.58%-0.56%-1.33%$ 601.25B$ 65.92B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
MAN
RDD
-0.88%-0.84%-1.72%$ 531.33B$ 16.43B114
6Made in USA
MEWC
PIGGY
CARR
-1.97%-1.95%+6.04%$ 340.56B$ 20.15B244
7Stablecoins
RAI
BAC
JPYC
-0.12%-0.11%-0.61%$ 297.25B$ 55.84B277
8USD Stablecoin
BUD
BNBUSD
USDSO
-0.13%-0.12%-0.67%$ 293.98B$ 55.74B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRZ
USDSM
WBRL
-0.14%-0.13%-0.63%$ 282.38B$ 54.75B112
10Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
VERSE
BZE
-0.36%-0.33%-0.99%$ 157.17B$ 2.99B242
11Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
POWR
MANA
-0.14%-0.12%-0.77%$ 143.47B$ 2.40B33
12Made in China
SUN
MAN
ZIL
+0.32%+0.34%-0.24%$ 140.76B$ 1.46B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MAX
BTSE
BEXC
+0.17%+0.19%-0.39%$ 125.92B$ 1.23B52
14Base Native
OKAYEG
KIBSHI
DOGINME
-0.93%-0.91%-1.76%$ 114.66B$ 13.20B446
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.53%-0.53%-0.82%$ 74.91B$ 10.94B4
16Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
CARR
EARN
-1.27%-1.27%+47.42%$ 74.65B$ 2.56B636
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
WAVE
CARR
$SHARBI
-2.30%-2.24%-4.29%$ 74.48B$ 4.01B1094
18CoinList Launchpad
EAT
TEA
BLD
-2.38%-2.36%-2.84%$ 74.02B$ 3.37B70
19MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
EURC
-0.55%-0.54%-1.12%$ 72.44B$ 10.92B10
20Privacy
PARALOOM
RATSPEAK
VEYA
-4.26%-4.22%-2.52%$ 54.08B$ 2.32B126
21Tokenized Assets
PFEX
AMBRX
LYP
-0.62%-0.62%+105.48%$ 48.68B$ 1.67B444
22Governance
PUMPER
ROBOTMONEY
CAGA
-2.67%-2.62%-4.42%$ 44.48B$ 3.25B197
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
BZE
ZSWAP
VERSE
-2.52%-2.48%-3.88%$ 32.29B$ 1.86B239
24Privacy Coins
CCX
BTCZ
JUNO
-4.69%-4.65%-0.82%$ 31.09B$ 912.08M40
25Meme
BUL
TAPE
$SHARBI
-0.69%-0.67%+0.89%$ 29.21B$ 2.75B3397
26Infrastructure
TEA
GMRT
HD
-2.34%-2.33%-4.56%$ 26.12B$ 1.32B258
27Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.56%-0.55%--$ 26.03B$ 71.02M1
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
EDGEN
B2
TRUTH
-4.08%-4.03%+0.81%$ 23.83B$ 1.12B85
29Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MMO
CORVUS
SCORE
-2.91%-2.89%-3.14%$ 23.50B$ 2.25B1076
30Perpetuals
ZEX
QTO
SIGMA
-1.86%-1.82%-3.45%$ 22.90B$ 1.20B84
31Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
ALGO
-4.40%-4.36%+0.70%$ 22.29B$ 1.02B25
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
SIGMA
JAGER
-1.32%-1.25%-2.13%$ 21.29B$ 2.01B369
33Derivatives
K9
ZEX
QTO
-1.96%-1.91%-3.36%$ 19.46B$ 1.04B93
34Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
PARALOOM
VEYA
-3.68%-3.66%-5.29%$ 17.77B$ 1.08B70
35Dog-Themed
HI
BOWSER
$SHARBI
-0.86%-0.83%-1.49%$ 16.55B$ 731.13M380
364chan-Themed
CULT
OKAYEG
MUMU
-0.49%-0.47%+0.06%$ 15.19B$ 1.25B54
37Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CLEAR
-3.74%-3.71%-5.12%$ 15.18B$ 869.09M14
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
NFP
MYTH
CERE
-1.90%-1.87%-2.59%$ 12.99B$ 1.62B142
39Yield Farming
MVC
VERSE
KAON
-2.10%-2.00%-7.73%$ 12.63B$ 743.31M120
40Elon Musk-Inspired
MIKA
69420
VALENTINE
-0.96%-0.93%-1.47%$ 12.29B$ 486.69M56
41RWA Protocol
SMT
LDY
CARR
-2.67%-2.66%-2.81%$ 12.26B$ 398.05M75
42Cross-chain Communication
BLD
CLEAR
ACX
-2.33%-2.31%-3.32%$ 10.84B$ 458.08M52
43Oracle
WIN
PNK
ZAP
-2.29%-2.28%-3.24%$ 10.10B$ 348.72M41
44x402 Ecosystem
TRANSLATE
REGENT
HD
-2.28%-2.27%-3.15%$ 9.89B$ 286.99M106
45DePIN
DENT
NCN
HEU
-2.10%-2.08%-3.00%$ 9.76B$ 527.69M191
46Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
NETT
SPECTRA
-4.09%-4.07%-4.13%$ 9.59B$ 742.86M61
47Layer 2 (L2)
MTL
1CAT
GEL
-2.68%-2.68%-5.16%$ 9.48B$ 724.84M105
48Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.65%-0.64%-2.25%$ 9.25B$ 3.77M11
49Stablecoin Issuer
RE
ELX
CRV
-1.76%-1.74%-1.63%$ 9.17B$ 732.48M41
50Binance Launchpool
GUN
NFP
HFT
-1.63%-1.59%-1.55%$ 8.20B$ 1.09B57

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).