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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)
EVR
SHIC
SCPT
+1.01%+0.86%+9.55%$ 1.82T$ 37.68B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
SHIC
BCN
+1.00%+0.81%+8.83%$ 1.32T$ 20.35B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.47%+0.40%+5.67%$ 523.68B$ 54.44B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TAKER
RDD
OMAX
+1.31%+1.08%+11.59%$ 420.52B$ 15.16B1216Stablecoins
RAI
USDJ
IDRX
+0.16%+0.15%-0.06%$ 306.97B$ 42.96B2747USD Stablecoin
USDX
MSUSD
USDX
+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
RCHV
AVI
+0.31%+0.01%+7.35%$ 285.19B$ 12.84B25010Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
PAIRS
ORAIX
+2.57%+2.40%+7.98%$ 130.96B$ 1.80B25211Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
+2.31%+2.06%+7.51%$ 123.37B$ 1.69B3312Made in China
CKB
MDT
ZIL
+2.27%+2.17%+6.87%$ 121.60B$ 1.44B2813Base Native
NATO
DEPLOYER
AVI
+0.06%+0.28%+0.71%$ 109.38B$ 7.65B46214Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GRX
BIT
KONA
+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)
AVI
$SHARBI
EFUN
+1.94%+1.68%+7.21%$ 72.21B$ 2.77B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
GONDOLA
PLANET
+0.34%+0.17%+3.69%$ 63.95B$ 35.03B58719CoinList Launchpad
FLK
RLY
PSTAKE
+0.93%+0.45%+11.38%$ 55.61B$ 2.28B6920Governance
VEMP
GRG
CAGA
+2.19%+1.77%+9.95%$ 32.63B$ 1.62B19621Privacy
FIVE
BTCZ
BCN
+0.79%+0.39%+11.67%$ 29.66B$ 1.13B11922Meme
OORA
CATX
NATIVE
+0.30%+0.02%+12.85%$ 27.59B$ 22.24B336723Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
PAIRS
ORAIX
+3.10%+2.63%+11.79%$ 26.11B$ 991.42M24224Binance Alpha Spotlight
CORL
TANSSI
ELDE
+1.72%+1.17%+12.14%$ 22.70B$ 1.98B37225Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SHELLEYBAY
TUA
DCAI
+0.63%+0.34%+6.25%$ 21.52B$ 1.47B104126Tokenized Assets
TSMX
RECORD
GONDOLA
+0.36%+0.39%+2.66%$ 21.22B$ 34.19B37127Perpetuals
LOGX
K9
OX
+3.95%+3.42%+11.75%$ 20.93B$ 657.45M8428Infrastructure
BACK
TANSSI
UND
+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
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$SHARBI
MEELO
+0.47%+0.06%+8.02%$ 16.23B$ 786.68M36832Privacy Coins
FIVE
BTCZ
BCN
-0.10%-0.21%+12.70%$ 14.38B$ 349.77M41334chan-Themed
GONDOLA
FATGF
AVI
+0.73%+0.20%+9.90%$ 14.29B$ 770.66M5734Elon Musk-Inspired
GRK
MOOSK
RIZO
+0.71%+0.26%+8.63%$ 12.10B$ 566.43M6035Zero Knowledge (ZK)
EDGEN
RDO
CULT
+0.15%-0.27%+14.29%$ 11.28B$ 529.68M8436Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.22%+0.24%+0.84%$ 11.05B$ 1.41M1037Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
BALL
RIPS
-1.45%-1.48%-3.78%$ 10.53B$ 58.29M7138Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
VERTEX
NOCTUM
+1.26%+1.00%+11.68%$ 10.50B$ 401.33M6239Options
ITHACA
HXRO
LOGX
-1.31%-1.54%-3.94%$ 10.17B$ 33.99M1640Prediction Markets
BETTER
POLK
ORACLE
-1.53%-1.56%-3.95%$ 10.13B$ 57.30M4041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
LOKA
PSTAKE
+0.20%+0.06%+3.64%$ 9.95B$ 1.28B14542Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
QANX
+0.73%+0.36%+16.15%$ 9.06B$ 276.23M1843Crypto-backed Stablecoin
UUSD
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
$QBIT
RECORD
SLAB
+0.90%+0.51%+10.75%$ 8.65B$ 320.44M7246Launchpad
DEPLOY
EFUN
WTFO
+7.33%+6.51%+18.63%$ 8.53B$ 343.08M14347Privacy Blockchain
WAN
DERO
XGR
+1.40%+1.21%+3.57%$ 8.14B$ 133.43M3848DePIN
AIDD
RCHV
QBIT
+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
CLEAR
JM
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).