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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
RTM
EROL
TAKER
+0.04%+0.03%-1.80%$ 1.84T$ 31.33B7062Layer 1 (L1)
PAW
RTM
TAKER
+0.04%+0.03%-1.82%$ 1.81T$ 30.08B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
GRC
OGG
SATOX
-0.06%-0.07%-2.18%$ 1.31T$ 19.75B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
LINK
B
+0.15%+0.14%-0.56%$ 533.67B$ 44.88B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
VC
TAKER
+0.30%+0.29%-0.53%$ 424.73B$ 9.35B1196Stablecoins
FXD
IDRT
SILK
-0.07%-0.06%-0.12%$ 286.76B$ 39.10B2697USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
HBD
CASH
-0.03%-0.03%-0.13%$ 284.04B$ 39.03B1218Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
IDRT
SILK
-0.06%-0.06%-0.16%$ 273.75B$ 38.20B1119Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
RYOSHI
BANGCHAIN
+0.01%+0.01%+7.40%$ 265.91B$ 13.49B24710Exchange-based Tokens
PAIRS
CSIX
VOLT
+0.53%+0.52%+0.72%$ 128.89B$ 1.78B25311Made in China
PANDA
MDT
DF
-0.09%-0.09%+1.29%$ 124.07B$ 1.14B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
-0.12%-0.12%+1.03%$ 123.49B$ 1.20B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
IXFI
BMEX
+0.40%+0.40%+0.62%$ 106.84B$ 697.32M5514Base Native
PAW
HYBUX
TOBY
-0.46%-0.45%-0.28%$ 103.47B$ 9.89B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
EURCV
EURC
-0.10%-0.10%-0.28%$ 72.66B$ 7.72B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.10%-0.09%-0.29%$ 72.16B$ 7.88B417Real World Assets (RWA)
PNDO
STAY
QUAIN
-0.94%-0.94%+53.98%$ 62.67B$ 2.71B63718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DIVVY
VOLT
LIFE
+0.59%+0.58%+1.06%$ 57.56B$ 2.78B106319CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
FLIP
RLY
+0.55%+0.54%-0.12%$ 51.87B$ 1.69B6820Tokenized Assets
WSNDKX
GONDOLA
PNDO
-1.81%-1.81%+111.90%$ 41.48B$ 1.96B42521Privacy
ANCHAT
NOCTUM
SHH
+0.45%+0.44%+0.93%$ 30.92B$ 859.22M11522Governance
COLD
SURF
VOLT
+0.39%+0.37%+0.56%$ 29.34B$ 1.41B19323Meme
DARK
BREADCAT
TOILET
+1.23%+1.21%-0.24%$ 25.14B$ 1.23B331924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
ZIX
VOLT
+0.94%+0.93%+1.04%$ 22.84B$ 1.13B24425Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.89%-2.89%+1.53%$ 21.43B$ 985.51M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TUA
FOMO
GOBLINTOWN
-0.25%-0.25%+0.09%$ 20.84B$ 1.45B105127Infrastructure
SVM
GMRT
COA
-0.24%-0.24%-0.38%$ 19.26B$ 957.01M25628Perpetuals
RAILS
ALT
PARQ
+1.23%+1.23%+2.34%$ 17.05B$ 573.05M8029Privacy Coins
ZER
∅
TRIT
-0.17%-0.17%+0.52%$ 16.08B$ 241.37M3930Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
COA
TAKER
-2.03%-2.04%-5.95%$ 15.78B$ 1.38B37231Dog-Themed
SAIKO
ASTROID
TARO
+1.11%+1.08%-0.59%$ 14.85B$ 438.33M37032Derivatives
RAILS
PARQ
DAFI
+1.68%+1.67%+2.75%$ 14.60B$ 506.43M92334chan-Themed
HIKI
LOLGUY
HONK
+0.37%+0.36%-0.71%$ 12.94B$ 428.87M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
RADR
CULT
-0.90%-0.90%-3.32%$ 11.38B$ 423.36M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
ELONRWA
DOGECOIN
+0.38%+0.37%-0.25%$ 10.96B$ 275.08M5736Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
NOCTUM
SHH
+1.37%+1.36%+3.00%$ 10.45B$ 441.08M6237Gambling (GambleFi)
JACK
DG
PUB
-0.10%-0.10%+0.97%$ 9.84B$ 27.35M6838Quantum-Resistant
ABEL
GEEQ
TDC
-0.34%-0.35%-3.27%$ 9.39B$ 183.55M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
WOM
SXP
-0.48%-0.49%-1.59%$ 9.37B$ 991.65M14440Options
ODDZ
TYPUS
STRIKE
-0.08%-0.07%+0.57%$ 9.26B$ 22.43M1741Prediction Markets
FRIES
PNP
PUB
-0.21%-0.20%+0.70%$ 9.23B$ 27.66M3842RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
LDY
$QBIT
+2.23%+2.21%+3.40%$ 9.14B$ 429.87M7443Chain Abstraction
NEAR
BLD
LINK
+1.43%+1.41%+4.81%$ 8.90B$ 313.07M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
BUIDL
+0.04%+0.03%+0.12%$ 8.42B$ 1.45M1045Cross-chain Communication
REACT
BRIDGE
SWTCH
+1.90%+1.89%+4.95%$ 7.84B$ 321.61M5146Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
UMB
+2.26%+2.25%+5.94%$ 7.39B$ 304.64M4247x402 Ecosystem
SS
FDRY
REGENT
+2.18%+2.17%+5.88%$ 7.37B$ 269.65M10448DePIN
KNS
$NODE
AIDD
-1.37%-1.36%-5.66%$ 7.05B$ 366.30M19149Layer 2 (L2)
ICBX
MODE
TORA
+0.16%+0.15%-1.16%$ 6.95B$ 437.60M10650Yield Farming
KUMA
RLY
UFO
-0.31%-0.34%-2.52%$ 6.93B$ 506.69M121

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).