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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
INI
PAW
EVR
+0.72%+0.76%+1.95%$ 1.87T$ 37.75B7082Layer 1 (L1)
INI
PAW
EVR
+0.71%+0.76%+1.96%$ 1.84T$ 36.25B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
EVR
OGG
+0.96%+1.01%+2.56%$ 1.34T$ 22.80B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
ENA
+0.30%+0.33%+0.99%$ 536.28B$ 54.19B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
RDD
XEQM
+0.29%+0.32%+1.66%$ 423.19B$ 11.96B1186Stablecoins
GYEN
MXNE
PMUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-4.59%$ 287.41B$ 46.62B2737USD Stablecoin
WUSD
EUSDT
KDAI
+0.09%+0.09%-4.09%$ 284.67B$ 46.53B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
KDAI
GYEN
+0.09%+0.09%-4.08%$ 274.45B$ 45.70B1129Made in USA
TANK
MYRIA
GRANDMA
+0.02%+0.05%-1.80%$ 266.65B$ 15.93B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
VOLT
CSIX
-0.55%-0.54%+0.87%$ 125.84B$ 1.70B25611Made in China
GT
PANDA
HT
-0.03%-0.03%+0.96%$ 120.45B$ 1.07B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
DRGN
MIR
-0.28%-0.27%+0.62%$ 120.16B$ 1.25B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
IXFI
-0.21%-0.20%+0.64%$ 104.43B$ 699.11M5514Base Native
NYA
PAW
SIDUS
+0.18%+0.18%-3.00%$ 103.46B$ 11.49B45515MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURCV
EURC
+0.34%+0.34%+0.23%$ 72.83B$ 9.29B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
USAT
+0.33%+0.34%-3.38%$ 72.34B$ 9.42B417Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
BTGOX
STAY
+0.76%+0.78%-3.54%$ 62.61B$ 2.57B62718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
BLTZ
$SHARBI
-0.79%-0.78%-6.33%$ 56.45B$ 3.13B106319CoinList Launchpad
GOG
FLK
BCUT
+0.89%+0.93%+0.68%$ 50.51B$ 2.29B6920Tokenized Assets
PNDO
BTGOX
GONDOLA
+1.22%+1.24%+86.85%$ 41.62B$ 1.84B41521Privacy
LUMEN
ZERA
SHH
+0.20%+0.22%+1.42%$ 30.45B$ 973.90M11622Governance
ROBOTMONEY
CRTS
VOLT
-1.44%-1.43%+2.77%$ 28.87B$ 1.49B19423Meme
DARK
PODGE
CATA
-1.30%-1.29%-2.45%$ 24.74B$ 1.37B333324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
$H2
VOLT
CSIX
-2.29%-2.30%+1.63%$ 22.23B$ 1.07B24625Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.01%+1.01%+4.50%$ 21.69B$ 553.65M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LX
SANDY
PHOOD
-1.01%-1.01%-0.05%$ 20.38B$ 1.24B104927Infrastructure
CSIX
SVM
COA
-0.15%-0.15%+1.62%$ 19.03B$ 1.35B25628Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
SGC
COA
-0.28%-0.27%+2.34%$ 16.45B$ 1.80B37229Perpetuals
OX
NEXUS
QTO
-2.47%-2.48%+2.63%$ 16.37B$ 603.35M8030Privacy Coins
DRGX
BTCZ
MARYJ
+1.42%+1.45%+3.37%$ 16.01B$ 254.53M3931Dog-Themed
CRICKET
PODGE
$TILLY
+0.22%+0.25%-1.64%$ 14.84B$ 649.22M37132Derivatives
NEXUS
DAFI
QTO
-2.67%-2.67%+3.25%$ 13.93B$ 580.39M92334chan-Themed
HONK
HIKI
LOLGUY
+0.53%+0.56%-0.49%$ 12.91B$ 634.61M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZERA
RADR
+0.19%+0.23%+5.88%$ 11.73B$ 551.67M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
MOOSK
DOGECOIN
+0.95%+0.99%-0.51%$ 10.91B$ 424.50M5936Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
ZERA
SHH
-1.40%-1.36%-1.49%$ 10.01B$ 496.86M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
BAG
BALL
+1.18%+1.18%+3.00%$ 9.77B$ 30.08M7038Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
TDC
+0.40%+0.44%+4.23%$ 9.71B$ 202.22M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
ATA
SQR
-0.29%-0.28%+2.00%$ 9.34B$ 1.65B14440Options
ITHACA
EXO
TUNE
+1.54%+1.53%+2.83%$ 9.24B$ 23.01M1741Prediction Markets
EMP
BLOXWAP
FRIES
+1.35%+1.35%+2.72%$ 9.19B$ 29.94M3942RWA Protocol
AGRI
APRA
RWAX
-0.76%-0.73%-2.53%$ 8.73B$ 410.88M7343Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
USDM1
USYC
+0.64%+0.70%-25.62%$ 8.42B$ 708.16K1044Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
CLEAR
-1.44%-1.40%-3.19%$ 8.35B$ 324.00M1445Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
ANLOG
CLEAR
-0.43%-0.40%-0.89%$ 7.35B$ 462.11M5146DePIN
DENT
IOT
$NODE
-0.62%-0.59%+3.58%$ 7.23B$ 371.74M19147Yield Farming
BEND
MVC
KAON
+0.40%+0.42%+8.50%$ 7.08B$ 531.72M12248x402 Ecosystem
SVM
DIRA
SCRY
-1.05%-1.08%-2.92%$ 6.87B$ 217.34M10449Oracle
DIA
UMB
SORA
-0.62%-0.59%-1.65%$ 6.84B$ 233.18M4250Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
RDO
MYRIA
+1.44%+1.45%+3.84%$ 6.83B$ 338.50M108

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).