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
TN100X
RDO
PAW
+1.26%+1.44%-1.95%$ 1.87T$ 27.15B555
2Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
PAW
ROOT
+1.26%+1.45%-1.96%$ 1.85T$ 26.10B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
DGB
TIG
SATOX
+1.07%+1.22%-2.30%$ 1.35T$ 16.30B124
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.53%+1.61%-0.09%$ 541.93B$ 43.17B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
VC
RING
RDD
+2.23%+2.43%-0.56%$ 427.07B$ 9.05B119
6Stablecoins
WCOP
RAI
YU
+0.09%+0.09%-0.20%$ 303.16B$ 36.52B271
7USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
YU
BUD
+0.04%+0.06%-0.22%$ 298.64B$ 36.60B125
8Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCLP
WCOP
USDB
+0.11%+0.11%-0.24%$ 288.02B$ 35.80B113
9Made in USA
PURPE
MAGA
MIDAS
+1.13%+1.22%-1.79%$ 278.28B$ 11.63B247
10Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
ORAIX
FER
+0.84%+0.93%-0.91%$ 125.08B$ 1.33B253
11Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
RLY
+0.42%+0.57%-0.33%$ 119.04B$ 955.24M33
12Made in China
GT
MDT
DF
+0.38%+0.45%-0.12%$ 118.39B$ 946.35M28
13Base Native
KIBSHI
PAW
DICKBUTT
+0.84%+0.86%-0.58%$ 109.02B$ 8.55B455
14Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
ZND
+0.45%+0.69%-0.57%$ 102.66B$ 555.20M55
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.01%+0.02%-1.04%$ 75.46B$ 7.04B5
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURAU
EURC
+0.03%+0.03%-0.94%$ 73.25B$ 7.05B10
17Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
OPUL
STAY
+1.24%+1.33%+1.02%$ 66.39B$ 11.85B615
18Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
JURIS
BTCBANK
CORL
+1.94%+2.10%-2.74%$ 63.88B$ 2.87B1053
19CoinList Launchpad
FLK
RLY
OBOL
+2.43%+2.79%-2.62%$ 52.54B$ 1.58B69
20Privacy
SEARXLY
HIBER
ZERA
+1.56%+1.78%-2.64%$ 30.86B$ 1.05B121
21Governance
VOLT
ROBOTMONEY
JURIS
+2.30%+2.46%-1.58%$ 30.35B$ 1.59B197
22Meme
JHH
ROGEN
GINNAN
+2.85%+3.13%+1.93%$ 26.49B$ 22.69B3318
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
ORAIX
FER
+2.35%+2.54%-2.28%$ 23.42B$ 834.34M243
24Tokenized Assets
AZNX
RECORD
STRCX
+0.27%+0.35%+0.90%$ 22.19B$ 10.82B402
25Artificial Intelligence (AI)
M32
OCCA
DELPHIC
+3.01%+3.17%-0.77%$ 21.43B$ 1.47B1050
26Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.11%+1.14%+5.40%$ 21.41B$ 203.08M1
27Infrastructure
UND
HIBER
DSLA
+2.74%+2.89%-3.48%$ 19.84B$ 1.13B255
28Perpetuals
OX
NEXUS
LOGX
+1.60%+1.77%-2.84%$ 17.57B$ 406.75M82
29Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
COMMON
CORL
+1.90%+2.30%+1.18%$ 16.62B$ 1.46B370
30Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
BOOH
KIMCHI
+2.83%+3.07%+3.48%$ 15.83B$ 1.20B368
31Privacy Coins
MARYJ
NULL
BLACKCOIN
+0.30%+0.63%-4.35%$ 15.56B$ 321.20M41
32Derivatives
AARK
OX
NEXUS
+1.86%+2.10%-3.08%$ 15.08B$ 337.72M92
334chan-Themed
4CHAN
LOLGUY
DICKBUTT
+2.45%+2.54%-0.66%$ 13.49B$ 914.65M59
34Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
RDO
ZERA
+2.90%+3.29%-4.99%$ 11.56B$ 498.03M83
35Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
WEB
GROKIUS
+1.84%+1.81%-0.90%$ 11.38B$ 532.00M59
36Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
BUIDL
+0.23%+0.37%+0.95%$ 11.21B$ 783.95K10
37Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
HIBER
ZERA
+3.51%+3.61%-0.76%$ 10.70B$ 421.73M64
38Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
BAG
TED
+1.24%+1.44%-7.53%$ 10.36B$ 48.85M72
39Options
HEGIC
HXRO
LOGX
+1.29%+1.52%-8.22%$ 9.89B$ 29.17M17
40Prediction Markets
REP
EYE
BLOXWAP
+1.26%+1.51%-8.24%$ 9.84B$ 40.30M39
41YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
FIO
CHESS
+0.87%+1.11%-2.96%$ 9.69B$ 860.34M145
42Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
STRK
+3.41%+3.77%-4.90%$ 9.69B$ 281.13M18
43RWA Protocol
RWAX
RECORD
$QBIT
+4.19%+4.58%+0.09%$ 9.45B$ 418.66M71
44Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+3.98%+4.24%-0.95%$ 9.11B$ 285.32M13
45Crypto-backed Stablecoin
BUD
RAI
GRAI
+0.04%-0.03%+0.31%$ 9.02B$ 278.23M60
46Cross-chain Communication
REACT
JM
JURIS
+3.89%+4.04%+1.17%$ 7.82B$ 361.95M50
47x402 Ecosystem
TRAI
LKI
X420
+5.15%+5.35%+1.88%$ 7.38B$ 236.67M103
48Oracle
SORA
RIZ
UMB
+4.19%+4.34%+0.12%$ 7.30B$ 282.17M42
49DePIN
AIDD
VRTN
HASHAI
+1.45%+1.64%-2.49%$ 7.29B$ 418.85M193
50Privacy Blockchain
XGR
WAN
OCT
+0.98%+1.25%-2.80%$ 7.07B$ 93.34M38

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).