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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
BCN
XETA
DUCK
+0.99%+0.87%+9.59%$ 1.84T$ 39.17B5572Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
EVR
AXION
+1.01%+0.86%+9.55%$ 1.82T$ 37.68B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
BTCZ
BCN
+1.00%+0.81%+8.83%$ 1.32T$ 20.35B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+0.47%+0.40%+5.67%$ 523.68B$ 54.44B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
SWINGBY
RDD
OMAX
+1.31%+1.08%+11.59%$ 420.52B$ 15.16B1216Stablecoins
RAI
MSUSD
USDJ
+0.16%+0.15%-0.06%$ 306.97B$ 42.96B2747USD Stablecoin
USDX
MSUSD
NECT
+0.01%+0.12%-0.05%$ 300.11B$ 42.87B1288Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDX
IDRX
USDX
+0.12%+0.15%-0.10%$ 289.21B$ 42.35B1149Made in USA
MIDAS
GURU
AVI
+0.31%+0.01%+7.35%$ 285.19B$ 12.84B25010Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
PAIRS
ORAIX
+2.57%+2.40%+7.98%$ 130.96B$ 1.80B25211Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
RLY
+2.31%+2.06%+7.51%$ 123.37B$ 1.69B3312Made in China
CKB
GT
MDT
+2.27%+2.17%+6.87%$ 121.60B$ 1.44B2813Base Native
NATO
HYBUX
DEPLOYER
+0.06%+0.28%+0.71%$ 109.38B$ 7.65B46214Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
GRX
BIT
+2.53%+2.27%+7.21%$ 105.87B$ 908.92M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.02%-0.01%-0.39%$ 76.00B$ 6.45B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
USDQ
+0.03%+0.01%-0.54%$ 73.64B$ 6.43B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
RYS
CORL
ORAIX
+1.94%+1.68%+7.21%$ 72.21B$ 2.77B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
GONDOLA
PLANET
+0.34%+0.17%+3.69%$ 63.95B$ 35.03B58719CoinList Launchpad
FLK
RLY
BCUT
+0.93%+0.45%+11.38%$ 55.61B$ 2.28B6920Governance
PACT
MRLN
CAGA
+2.19%+1.77%+9.95%$ 32.63B$ 1.62B19621Privacy
LUMEN
BTCZ
BCN
+0.79%+0.39%+11.67%$ 29.66B$ 1.13B12022Meme
NATIVE
CATX
CATA
+0.30%+0.02%+12.85%$ 27.59B$ 22.24B337023Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
PAIRS
ORAIX
+3.10%+2.63%+11.79%$ 26.11B$ 991.42M24224Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
TANSSI
CORL
+1.72%+1.17%+12.14%$ 22.70B$ 1.98B37225Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ROKO
NEMO
SHELLEYBAY
+0.63%+0.34%+6.25%$ 21.52B$ 1.47B104126Tokenized Assets
BSPX
RECORD
GONDOLA
+0.36%+0.39%+2.66%$ 21.22B$ 34.19B37127Perpetuals
LOGX
OX
K9
+3.95%+3.42%+11.75%$ 20.93B$ 657.45M8428Infrastructure
UND
TANSSI
AXION
+0.95%+0.82%+7.14%$ 20.45B$ 1.02B25329Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.98%+0.80%+2.12%$ 20.07B$ 291.53K130Derivatives
PARQ
K9
OX
+4.16%+3.59%+12.77%$ 18.33B$ 527.68M9531Dog-Themed
BOPDOG
SHIBU
MEELO
+0.47%+0.06%+8.02%$ 16.23B$ 786.68M36832Privacy Coins
FIVE
BTCZ
BCN
-0.10%-0.21%+12.70%$ 14.38B$ 349.77M41334chan-Themed
AVI
GONDOLA
FATGF
+0.73%+0.20%+9.90%$ 14.29B$ 770.66M5734Elon Musk-Inspired
BABYGROK
DOGM
RIZO
+0.71%+0.26%+8.63%$ 12.10B$ 566.43M6035Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
EDGEN
RDO
+0.15%-0.27%+14.29%$ 11.28B$ 529.68M8436Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
+0.22%+0.24%+0.84%$ 11.05B$ 1.41M1037Gambling (GambleFi)
RUNNIT
BALL
RIPS
-1.45%-1.48%-3.78%$ 10.53B$ 58.29M7138Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
NOCTUM
LUMEN
+1.26%+1.00%+11.68%$ 10.50B$ 401.33M6339Options
ITHACA
HXRO
LOGX
-1.31%-1.54%-3.94%$ 10.17B$ 33.99M1640Prediction Markets
BETTER
POLK
EMP
-1.53%-1.56%-3.95%$ 10.13B$ 57.30M4041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
TRB
AVC
LOKA
+0.20%+0.06%+3.64%$ 9.95B$ 1.28B14542Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
NAORIS
+0.73%+0.36%+16.15%$ 9.06B$ 276.23M1843Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NECT
RAI
USDJ
+0.21%+0.21%+0.72%$ 8.95B$ 103.25M6444Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CLEAR
LINK
+1.38%+0.91%+12.58%$ 8.84B$ 311.69M1345RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
RECORD
MPS
+0.90%+0.51%+10.75%$ 8.65B$ 320.44M7246Launchpad
CATE
CATA
WTFO
+7.33%+6.51%+18.63%$ 8.53B$ 343.08M14347Privacy Blockchain
VRSC
DERO
WAN
+1.40%+1.21%+3.57%$ 8.14B$ 133.43M3848DePIN
NCN
CONDUIT
SUIDEPIN
+0.08%-0.23%+7.40%$ 7.99B$ 423.22M19349Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
ERN
SUPR
UND
+1.20%+0.60%+10.65%$ 7.85B$ 312.61M1450Cross-chain Communication
WAN
CLEAR
AVI
+1.19%+0.85%+11.36%$ 7.18B$ 260.98M51

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).