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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
DFI
BTCZ
BCN
-1.55%-1.64%-4.92%$ 2.18T$ 45.41B5822Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
L1
EQPAY
-1.50%-1.65%-4.93%$ 2.16T$ 43.54B3543Proof of Work (PoW)
EQPAY
BTCZ
BCN
-1.38%-1.51%-4.54%$ 1.59T$ 25.82B1384World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
MOVE
B
-1.46%-1.49%-3.69%$ 577.75B$ 59.82B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
BTC2
PASG
EQPAY
-1.90%-2.13%-6.21%$ 472.20B$ 16.56B1296Stablecoins
JPYC
GYEN
EURT
-0.06%-0.04%+0.16%$ 318.28B$ 48.84B2857Made in USA
PASG
L1
GNUS
-1.00%-1.10%-5.01%$ 311.49B$ 15.46B2588USD Stablecoin
PXDC
YU
BUD
-0.05%-0.04%+0.19%$ 311.37B$ 48.89B1339Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
GYEN
EURT
-0.02%-0.02%+0.01%$ 302.59B$ 48.21B12010Exchange-based Tokens
UTYAB
HYDX
DERI
-0.13%-0.48%-2.51%$ 140.87B$ 2.81B26611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
RLY
-0.79%-1.22%-3.21%$ 133.93B$ 1.94B3312Made in China
SUN
TRX
ZIL
-0.76%-1.30%-2.21%$ 132.92B$ 1.36B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BEXC
SOLCEX
BTSE
-0.91%-1.32%-3.28%$ 120.18B$ 1.58B5614Base Native
DEPLOYER
OPUL
HYDX
-0.62%-0.63%-1.79%$ 116.86B$ 8.95B48215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURE
EURCV
+0.05%+0.04%-0.17%$ 77.71B$ 7.39B1016Real World Assets (RWA)
MRVLX
DFI
OPUL
-1.21%-1.18%-1.49%$ 62.19B$ 1.65B56617CoinList Launchpad
RLY
EFI
BLD
-1.41%-1.73%-10.16%$ 57.11B$ 2.87B6718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOCK
SWAP
DERI
+0.69%+0.62%-3.79%$ 56.62B$ 3.40B108319Meme
MBTC
DEWA
SPEED
-1.60%-1.61%-7.99%$ 36.12B$ 2.80B352920Governance
ROBOTMONEY
YALA
BRIC
+2.71%+2.68%-2.32%$ 29.47B$ 2.07B19221Privacy
BLKH
BCN
LOCK
+0.42%+0.05%-7.81%$ 28.82B$ 1.29B10322Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OPUL
LUKSO
GNUS
-1.77%-2.04%-10.09%$ 23.54B$ 1.93B103823Infrastructure
IDLE
OCT
BRIC
-2.22%-2.45%-8.78%$ 23.44B$ 1.35B25424Dog-Themed
TOGE
DEWA
SHIBU
-2.48%-2.55%-5.37%$ 21.66B$ 1.35B38425Binance Alpha Spotlight
BRIC
SGC
CKP
-1.22%-1.25%-11.00%$ 21.46B$ 1.97B37226Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HYDX
SWAP
DERI
+4.50%+4.52%+1.96%$ 21.18B$ 1.29B25227Tokenized Assets
LINX
AGRI
MRVLX
-0.42%-0.46%+3.79%$ 20.62B$ 453.30M349284chan-Themed
SPURDO
OKAYEG
GROYP
-2.45%-2.49%-4.84%$ 19.29B$ 1.28B5929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.43%-1.17%-0.33%$ 18.26B$ 216.41M130Elon Musk-Inspired
TERMINUS
TRUMPIUS
MARS
-2.32%-2.37%-3.35%$ 16.55B$ 1.03B6431Privacy Coins
BTCZ
BLKH
BCN
+1.95%+1.49%-7.69%$ 16.54B$ 601.35M4032Perpetuals
LIQUID
VELAR
DERI
+7.10%+7.12%+7.29%$ 15.41B$ 872.39M9033Derivatives
VELAR
DIVER
DERI
+8.90%+9.05%+11.63%$ 13.03B$ 762.87M9534Zero Knowledge (ZK)
HID
WPAY
VEIL
+2.01%+1.61%-8.65%$ 13.02B$ 796.75M8835YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
ANY
OOE
-2.73%-3.00%-13.32%$ 12.33B$ 1.60B14736Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
JTRSY
USDY
THBILL
-0.20%-0.24%+0.67%$ 11.60B$ 3.24M1037Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
D3F
LOCK
-1.72%-1.91%-8.12%$ 10.77B$ 600.29M5138Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
TDC
+3.04%+2.59%-9.24%$ 10.35B$ 561.52M1839RWA Protocol
LBM
AGRI
TKFG
-1.97%-2.16%-9.35%$ 9.71B$ 575.29M7040DePIN
BREW
GNUS
DEXNET
-2.46%-2.70%-11.43%$ 9.15B$ 575.67M19641Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
BLD
XION
-1.58%-1.76%-7.56%$ 9.12B$ 516.55M1242Privacy Blockchain
XTM
XGR
OCT
-2.09%-1.29%-2.73%$ 9.05B$ 132.03M3843Bitcoin Fork
XEC
BTG
BSV
-3.27%-3.26%-8.69%$ 8.52B$ 210.56M544Cross-chain Communication
VULT
SWTCH
BLD
-2.15%-2.29%-8.29%$ 8.24B$ 416.89M5645Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
WGC
SWAN
-2.20%-2.39%-8.82%$ 8.11B$ 413.74M1446x402 Ecosystem
PRXVT
ROBA
ETHY
-2.12%-2.54%-7.49%$ 7.85B$ 397.59M9847Crypto-backed Stablecoin
KEI
USDJ
GRAI
-0.07%-0.08%-0.66%$ 7.72B$ 139.25M6448Oracle
RAZOR
SWTCH
ZAP
-2.17%-2.40%-8.69%$ 7.66B$ 389.37M4649Layer 2 (L2)
XNL
EVR
SWAN
-1.82%-1.91%-9.77%$ 7.18B$ 524.70M11150Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
-0.56%-0.71%-3.62%$ 7.00B$ 624.06M4

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).