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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
UBX
BTCZ
PAW
-0,65%-0,64%-0,84%$ 2,27T$ 44,84B6942Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
UBX
PAW
-0,63%-0,62%-0,81%$ 2,24T$ 42,05B3423Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
OGG
-0,29%-0,28%-0,78%$ 1,62T$ 22,38B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0,73%-0,71%-0,29%$ 605,68B$ 61,79B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQTY
RDD
VC
-1,43%-1,41%-0,18%$ 523,59B$ 18,31B1196Made in USA
GRANDMA
PURPE
MEWC
-1,55%-1,52%-7,17%$ 299,32B$ 20,32B2457Stablecoins
CASH
USDSM
EURS
-0,09%-0,09%+0,09%$ 290,22B$ 50,21B2668USD Stablecoin
PXDC
USDL
CASH
-0,07%-0,07%+0,12%$ 287,60B$ 50,15B1259Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
USDSM
EURS
-0,11%-0,10%+0,16%$ 276,80B$ 49,06B10910Exchange-based Tokens
PAIRS
VOLT
XSP
-1,00%-0,98%-0,37%$ 150,22B$ 3,49B24411Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
-0,88%-0,86%-0,55%$ 135,89B$ 1,30B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
NEAR
KROM
-0,92%-0,91%-0,90%$ 134,73B$ 1,60B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
BTSE
NKYC
-0,80%-0,77%-0,71%$ 120,30B$ 969,87M5514Base Native
BYTE
BACHI
PAW
-0,46%-0,45%-0,22%$ 109,68B$ 11,80B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
-0,26%-0,26%+0,13%$ 74,58B$ 9,30B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0,26%-0,26%+0,12%$ 74,07B$ 9,29B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VOLT
WAVE
TONIC
-2,49%-2,48%-1,62%$ 72,81B$ 5,18B105518CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
TEA
MASA
-2,96%-2,91%+4,87%$ 68,93B$ 4,00B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
NEOX
DFI
STAY
-1,00%-0,97%-33,19%$ 46,57B$ 1,73B65820Privacy
XLA
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
+0,27%+0,28%+4,33%$ 41,21B$ 2,55B11721Governance
VEMP
VOLT
GMM
-1,91%-1,94%+0,57%$ 38,44B$ 3,73B19222Meme
VLADDOG
DOCKERZXBT
FREE
-3,54%-3,49%-3,04%$ 31,24B$ 2,52B329423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
RAM
VOLT
-1,72%-1,73%+1,27%$ 31,10B$ 2,62B23924Tokenized Assets
PNDO
GC
LNDX
-0,03%-0,02%-46,83%$ 23,98B$ 882,36M47925Privacy Coins
BLKH
XLA
BTCZ
+1,21%+1,21%+8,93%$ 23,78B$ 1,40B3826Perpetuals
NEMESIS
ALT
KROM
-2,86%-2,90%-0,26%$ 23,05B$ 1,28B7827Infrastructure
BRIDGE
COLD
GITLAWB
-0,98%-0,96%-1,93%$ 21,91B$ 1,77B24428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0,00%0,00%-0,73%$ 21,82B$ 3,82M129Derivatives
NEMESIS
RWAX
KROM
-3,16%-3,20%-0,03%$ 20,13B$ 1,08B9230Binance Alpha Spotlight
GEL
WHY
GOUT
-1,82%-1,82%-2,14%$ 17,98B$ 1,55B36531Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
Z
CULT
-0,64%-0,64%+4,53%$ 17,64B$ 1,96B8232Dog-Themed
ASTROID
VLADDOG
SAIKO
-3,30%-3,22%-4,40%$ 17,32B$ 800,85M36933Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
AUTONO
EVE
-1,62%-1,61%-0,76%$ 15,70B$ 1,22B1027344chan-Themed
SPURDO
LOLGUY
$DOD
-3,40%-3,33%-4,17%$ 15,67B$ 910,60M5835Quantum-Resistant
CELL
ABEL
STRK
-0,36%-0,33%+6,69%$ 15,33B$ 1,28B1836Privacy Infrastructure
LITKEY
VEILNET
1CLAWAI
-1,17%-1,13%-1,08%$ 12,95B$ 844,72M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUB
SHRUBIUS
BYTE
-3,22%-3,15%-4,30%$ 12,92B$ 592,41M5738Gambling (GambleFi)
SHFL
CHAIN
HUNCH
-5,12%-5,08%-7,07%$ 12,42B$ 44,10M6939Options
ODDZ
STRIKE
DERI
-5,51%-5,47%-8,17%$ 12,02B$ 42,05M1740Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
XYRO
HUNCH
-5,40%-5,36%-8,22%$ 11,93B$ 43,59M3841RWA Protocol
RWAX
LNDX
BD/SOL
-2,15%-2,11%-0,45%$ 11,19B$ 473,30M7542Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0,05%+0,06%-1,41%$ 11,12B$ 127,11K1043Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
LINK
-1,48%-1,43%-1,11%$ 10,96B$ 541,30M1444YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SQR
X
-2,61%-2,60%-2,77%$ 10,38B$ 1,83B14445Cross-chain Communication
THAT
BRIDGE
JURIS
-1,81%-1,77%-1,25%$ 9,72B$ 495,22M5146Oracle
ZAP
UMB
SORA
-1,78%-1,74%-1,23%$ 9,23B$ 534,28M4247x402 Ecosystem
NAVEN
MOSS
SYRA
-1,98%-1,93%-0,95%$ 9,20B$ 417,56M10148Yield Farming
R2
LVVA
VEMP
+2,11%+2,11%+5,12%$ 9,16B$ 1,50B11749Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
GEL
CULT
-1,62%-1,62%-3,06%$ 8,29B$ 784,03M10550Stablecoin Issuer
ELX
ARGNOT
THL
-1,86%-1,86%-0,42%$ 7,96B$ 902,86M42

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).