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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.

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LAI
TN100X
WVIC
-1.43%-1.59%-0.23%$ 2.30T$ 65.48B5962Layer 1 (L1)
VTCN
L1
WVIC
-1.37%-1.47%-0.19%$ 2.27T$ 64.53B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
YEC
WART
FIX
-1.12%-1.31%-0.45%$ 1.67T$ 35.81B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
B
-1.21%-1.24%-0.98%$ 599.91B$ 87.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
VTCN
IXO
-1.88%-1.95%+0.05%$ 503.46B$ 26.59B1306Made in USA
YEC
MYTH
L1
-1.90%-1.64%+2.01%$ 327.94B$ 26.96B2617Stablecoins
BAC
SUSD
MUSD
-0.20%-0.19%-0.11%$ 317.78B$ 72.06B2888USD Stablecoin
USDTZ
SUSD
MUSD
-0.19%-0.18%-0.25%$ 310.80B$ 71.78B1359Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
SUSD
MUSD
-0.03%+0.03%-0.13%$ 302.56B$ 70.97B12310Exchange-based Tokens
BTSE
LCS
XPRT
-0.83%-0.92%+1.53%$ 144.49B$ 2.82B28211Alleged SEC Securities
MNGO
RLY
RGT
-0.49%-0.65%+1.96%$ 138.36B$ 2.73B3412Made in China
CTXC
MDT
ZIL
-0.44%-0.52%+1.97%$ 135.93B$ 2.08B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
TRKX
BTSE
-0.40%-0.44%+1.97%$ 124.26B$ 1.36B6014Base Native
SEAM
SOLVR
DEPLOYER
-1.22%-1.22%-1.35%$ 118.99B$ 14.39B48815MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDQ
USDC
-0.44%-0.44%-1.38%$ 77.84B$ 12.05B1016CoinList Launchpad
RLY
EFI
MASA
-2.92%-2.66%+5.10%$ 63.57B$ 4.92B6717Real World Assets (RWA)
IXO
LBM
LAND
-0.77%-0.80%+3.08%$ 63.12B$ 2.25B56718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
INDEX
IMF
LIFE
-2.52%-2.55%+1.91%$ 58.85B$ 4.95B110919Meme
FISH
CALVIN
CATX
-1.65%-1.55%-1.04%$ 39.26B$ 3.66B350020Privacy
XNV
YEC
PRXVT
+0.38%+0.46%+1.62%$ 31.26B$ 2.08B10421Governance
METFI
ROBOTMONEY
INDEX
-2.53%-2.69%-0.48%$ 30.17B$ 3.03B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SOLVR
MOLTYCASH
$UOS
-1.35%-1.37%+3.40%$ 26.18B$ 3.39B104923Infrastructure
MNW
KIMA
GITLAWB
-1.36%-1.18%+2.79%$ 25.69B$ 2.46B26024Binance Alpha Spotlight
GAIX
MAIGA
BUZZ
-0.60%-0.23%+3.95%$ 24.11B$ 3.56B36925Dog-Themed
PIBBLE
SWOGE
COPPERINU
-1.41%-1.24%-0.33%$ 22.88B$ 1.52B39026Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
LCS
PEN
XPRT
-3.29%-3.63%-0.77%$ 20.77B$ 1.55B266274chan-Themed
JANNY
BRAINLET
SNIBBU
-1.47%-1.29%-0.21%$ 20.27B$ 1.53B5828Tokenized Assets
APP
LAND
BCOIN
-0.29%-0.37%+3.89%$ 19.87B$ 751.38M34929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.26%+1.28%+2.96%$ 18.32B$ 86.15M130Privacy Coins
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XNV
YEC
+1.66%+1.79%+0.22%$ 17.91B$ 928.49M4031Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKINU
SHRUB
KM
-0.79%-0.56%-0.70%$ 17.12B$ 1.12B6432Perpetuals
BOT
K9
TANGO
-3.07%-3.54%-3.81%$ 14.36B$ 707.35M9233Zero Knowledge (ZK)
WPAY
∅
YEC
+1.40%+1.90%+2.35%$ 14.25B$ 1.29B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
K
MYTH
-2.89%-2.57%+10.09%$ 14.23B$ 5.50B14735Privacy Infrastructure
LITKEY
QNTR
PRXVT
-0.79%-0.87%+4.11%$ 11.72B$ 878.87M5336Derivatives
ASCEND
K9
TANGO
-3.29%-3.97%-5.18%$ 11.67B$ 543.06M10137Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
MTBILL
NTBILL
THBILL
-0.01%-0.02%+2.37%$ 11.52B$ 3.64M1038Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QST
NAORIS
+2.96%+3.42%+0.69%$ 11.41B$ 876.39M1739RWA Protocol
APP
LBM
CREDI
-4.01%-3.74%+3.67%$ 10.71B$ 733.73M7140DePIN
OMNIA
OBOT
BMB
-1.62%-1.73%+1.40%$ 10.33B$ 959.72M20741Chain Abstraction
RIVER
U
XION
-0.91%-1.15%+3.90%$ 9.86B$ 735.78M1242Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
-1.98%-2.21%-3.50%$ 9.33B$ 209.98M543Privacy Blockchain
AZTEC
VRSC
XTM
-5.13%-4.84%+5.26%$ 9.30B$ 294.40M3744Cross-chain Communication
VULT
MINE
XPRT
-2.77%-2.97%+1.84%$ 8.98B$ 514.08M5845Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
SWAN
ORDER
-2.75%-2.67%+2.75%$ 8.89B$ 500.60M1446x402 Ecosystem
PRXVT
JOBS
MRDN
-0.86%-0.78%+3.97%$ 8.48B$ 461.56M9847Oracle
GRG
RAZOR
ORA
-2.70%-2.75%+2.35%$ 8.39B$ 448.84M4648Layer 2 (L2)
XNL
ZYRA
LAI
-2.31%-2.40%+2.02%$ 7.95B$ 686.40M11449Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NXUSD
GRAI
SUSD
-0.15%-0.15%-0.46%$ 7.77B$ 205.13M6450Stablecoin Issuer
TRIBE
SOLO
XNL
-0.37%-0.39%-2.08%$ 7.72B$ 1.38B42

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 capitalise 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).