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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
TRMP
MILK
SCPT
+3.71%+4.04%+3.08%$ 1.86T$ 51.65B5572Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
MILK
SCPT
+3.93%+4.09%+3.16%$ 1.84T$ 49.48B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
SHIC
TRMP
+3.93%+4.09%+2.96%$ 1.34T$ 31.45B1254World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+2.37%+2.59%+3.24%$ 534.44B$ 76.95B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
RDD
OMAX
+4.03%+4.35%+4.48%$ 424.72B$ 17.53B1196Stablecoins
RAI
EURM
GYEN
+0.01%+0.06%-0.49%$ 306.42B$ 65.30B2767USD Stablecoin
HUSD
NECT
LUAUSD
+0.10%+0.08%-0.40%$ 299.89B$ 65.08B1288Fiat-backed Stablecoin
TRYB
CJPY
GYEN
+0.07%+0.07%-0.46%$ 288.98B$ 63.90B1149Made in USA
BBBTC
WAGMIGAMES
GRANDMA
+2.51%+2.69%+1.34%$ 279.59B$ 21.19B24910Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
MEX
VERSE
+2.41%+2.67%+1.56%$ 128.58B$ 2.05B25411Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
+1.93%+2.11%+1.08%$ 121.39B$ 1.53B3312Made in China
PANDA
HT
DF
+1.77%+1.96%+1.07%$ 120.14B$ 1.30B2813Base Native
DEPLOYER
OPUL
OKAYEG
+0.81%+0.91%-0.63%$ 109.40B$ 15.82B46014Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
EXM
BIT
ZND
+2.36%+2.53%+1.94%$ 104.74B$ 903.21M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
+0.11%+0.10%-0.30%$ 76.14B$ 14.02B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURCV
EURC
+0.05%+0.05%-0.35%$ 73.75B$ 13.82B1017Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LIFE
$SHARBI
COVAL
+2.64%+2.88%+2.09%$ 66.85B$ 3.55B106018Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
RECORD
OPUL
+1.36%+1.54%+2.66%$ 64.73B$ 12.13B60019CoinList Launchpad
XZK
EFI
RLY
+3.20%+3.56%-0.02%$ 52.86B$ 2.52B6920Governance
NAVA
PACT
VEMP
+3.29%+3.58%+1.55%$ 31.80B$ 1.91B20021Privacy
HIBER
LUMEN
OMYRA
+5.70%+6.24%+8.05%$ 31.31B$ 1.51B12222Meme
POOCH
KOKO
CASHDOG
+2.22%+2.73%+1.49%$ 26.16B$ 22.22B334923Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
UTYAB
MEX
VERSE
+3.53%+3.57%+0.42%$ 24.89B$ 1.22B24524Tokenized Assets
LAND
RECORD
GONDOLA
+0.95%+1.18%+1.39%$ 21.81B$ 11.16B38825Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LSM
OPUL
TUA
+2.78%+3.24%+1.68%$ 21.09B$ 1.53B103726Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.72%+0.72%+4.30%$ 20.64B$ 36.03M127Infrastructure
CLEAR
HIBER
UMB
+2.57%+3.02%+2.75%$ 20.33B$ 1.08B25128Perpetuals
AARK
OX
AMARA
+3.60%+3.54%-1.00%$ 19.24B$ 689.03M8429Derivatives
AARK
OX
AMARA
+4.06%+3.96%-1.67%$ 16.72B$ 567.12M9430Privacy Coins
XEQM
XKR
FIVE
+8.18%+8.69%+11.69%$ 16.10B$ 611.84M4131Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
TAOCAT
REKT
+0.98%+1.48%-3.23%$ 16.05B$ 1.68B37232Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
POOCH
CASHDOG
+2.25%+2.63%+1.09%$ 15.38B$ 728.36M368334chan-Themed
LOLGUY
DICKBUTT
OKAYEG
+2.76%+3.18%+3.25%$ 13.76B$ 834.37M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
RADR
CULT
+8.40%+9.38%+11.37%$ 12.71B$ 1.16B8335Elon Musk-Inspired
WEB
RIZO
MARS
+2.47%+2.96%+1.82%$ 11.54B$ 550.75M5936Tokenized Treasuries
JTRSY
MTBILL
BUIDL
+0.51%+0.63%+2.62%$ 11.50B$ 2.60M1037Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
LUMEN
OMYRA
+3.34%+4.01%+5.59%$ 10.60B$ 573.68M6438Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
GEEQ
+10.02%+11.06%+14.01%$ 10.55B$ 551.53M1839Gambling (GambleFi)
JACK
BALL
RIPS
+2.63%+2.94%+3.26%$ 10.35B$ 51.09M7240Options
ITHACA
TYPUS
HEGIC
+3.26%+3.45%+3.60%$ 9.98B$ 48.54M1741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BERASTONE
AVC
ATA
+3.72%+4.23%+4.21%$ 9.97B$ 1.35B14542Prediction Markets
PUB
POLLO
BLOXWAP
+2.93%+3.10%+3.25%$ 9.90B$ 47.99M4043Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NECT
GRAI
RAI
+0.16%+0.22%+0.65%$ 9.14B$ 246.27M6344Chain Abstraction
CYC
BLD
CLEAR
+4.48%+5.34%+6.79%$ 9.00B$ 471.13M1345RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
RECORD
$QBIT
+4.19%+4.82%+6.20%$ 8.77B$ 340.02M7046Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
SWAN
MODE
SUPR
+5.06%+5.66%+7.92%$ 8.02B$ 430.01M1347Privacy Blockchain
VRSC
DERO
OCT
+4.32%+4.26%+1.22%$ 7.89B$ 108.83M3948DePIN
AIDD
GMRX
RCHV
+0.59%+0.92%-1.89%$ 7.52B$ 448.28M19349Cross-chain Communication
OHM
BRIDGE
CLEAR
+4.24%+4.83%+6.72%$ 7.46B$ 355.59M5050Oracle
HAPI
GRG
UMB
+4.69%+5.31%+7.39%$ 7.03B$ 295.88M42

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).