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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
DUCK
RXD
BLAST
+0.38%+0.22%-4.89%$ 2.33T$ 50.72B691
2Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
RXD
GRAV
+0.37%+0.22%-4.84%$ 2.29T$ 48.72B349
3Proof of Work (PoW)
HTK
SHIC
RXD
+0.36%+0.22%-4.84%$ 1.67T$ 30.42B122
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.03%-0.10%-3.65%$ 594.41B$ 71.55B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
HASH
VC
+0.32%+0.11%-4.92%$ 525.94B$ 16.58B113
6Made in USA
MONKO
XION
RXD
+8.80%+8.61%-4.91%$ 341.32B$ 22.13B240
7Stablecoins
DLLR
FXD
PMUSD
-0.10%-0.10%-0.58%$ 296.53B$ 61.50B276
8USD Stablecoin
DOC
PXDC
KDAI
-0.12%-0.12%-0.60%$ 293.26B$ 61.40B128
9Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CADD
KDAI
USDX
-0.08%-0.08%-0.61%$ 281.67B$ 60.15B111
10Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
MP
SHDX
+0.95%+0.79%-2.44%$ 158.64B$ 3.14B241
11Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SALT
DRGN
+0.30%+0.18%-1.84%$ 144.27B$ 2.12B33
12Made in China
SUN
DODO
ZIL
+0.49%+0.38%-1.03%$ 141.78B$ 1.37B29
13Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
BEXC
GCB
+0.63%+0.49%-1.53%$ 126.82B$ 1.27B53
14Base Native
KENDU
COMMON
AMETA
-0.24%-0.29%-3.88%$ 113.22B$ 14.90B440
15Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
STAY
EARN
+56.45%+56.24%-1.78%$ 75.25B$ 2.66B622
16GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.62%-0.62%-1.77%$ 74.29B$ 12.27B4
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
MP
SOS
SHDX
-1.03%-1.24%-8.54%$ 73.16B$ 4.57B1071
18CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
KDA
ZKL
-0.30%-0.53%-7.57%$ 73.06B$ 3.61B70
19MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.66%-0.65%-1.99%$ 71.81B$ 12.30B10
20Privacy
VSWAP
ZC
VEYA
+1.27%+0.98%-7.47%$ 55.49B$ 2.34B124
21Tokenized Assets
MRNAX
OPENAI
RECORD
+118.82%+118.72%+1.34%$ 49.27B$ 1.58B432
22Governance
DHT
CRTS
NAVA
+1.59%+1.32%-7.00%$ 44.24B$ 3.43B194
23Privacy Coins
ZCL
DRGX
SAL
+2.24%+1.94%-5.41%$ 32.94B$ 1.02B40
24Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MP
SHDX
BHF
+2.09%+1.85%-6.93%$ 32.84B$ 1.97B238
25Meme
MAXPAIN
GINNAN
GINNAN
+0.95%+0.70%-5.34%$ 29.04B$ 1.72B3092
26Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
----+3.20%$ 26.51B$ 132.70M1
27Infrastructure
GRAV
AXON
ARMARA
+0.85%+0.62%-7.92%$ 25.97B$ 1.46B254
28Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
ENX
VSWAP
+2.44%+2.06%-6.68%$ 24.97B$ 1.19B84
29Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TSC
GEEQ
+2.30%+1.90%-7.07%$ 23.46B$ 1.11B26
30Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LIEGE
FITTED
ODAI
+2.55%+2.28%-8.19%$ 23.41B$ 1.93B1020
31Perpetuals
GAINS
THRONE
NAVI
+2.09%+1.86%-4.90%$ 23.30B$ 1.32B83
32Binance Alpha Spotlight
REKT
GOUT
COMMON
+1.70%+1.45%-4.81%$ 20.87B$ 1.89B365
33Derivatives
CYDX
ASCEND
NAVI
+2.30%+2.06%-4.08%$ 19.86B$ 1.12B93
34Privacy Infrastructure
VSWAP
ZC
VEYA
-0.41%-0.68%-11.34%$ 17.31B$ 1.05B68
35Dog-Themed
ZAZA
HI
ZSHIB
+1.20%+0.96%-5.37%$ 16.42B$ 631.71M359
364chan-Themed
MUMU
CULT
DICKBUTT
+1.33%+1.09%-5.35%$ 15.03B$ 786.60M52
37Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
XION
-0.93%-1.22%-12.12%$ 14.71B$ 853.86M13
38YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ASP
DORA
PRAI
+0.60%+0.33%-7.73%$ 12.95B$ 1.66B142
39Elon Musk-Inspired
OPTI
LONG
SHRUB
+1.29%+1.06%-5.17%$ 12.21B$ 441.01M52
40RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
RECORD
XNL
-0.05%-0.31%-9.99%$ 11.93B$ 493.91M75
41Yield Farming
MDAO
KAON
YAK
-4.53%-4.73%-12.25%$ 11.71B$ 849.75M117
42Cross-chain Communication
UNIT0
REACT
GRAV
-0.77%-1.03%-9.82%$ 10.52B$ 557.35M50
43Oracle
WIN
ORA
ZAP
-0.26%-0.51%-9.26%$ 9.85B$ 410.68M41
44Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ASH
UTYAB
BAL
+1.77%+1.45%-11.33%$ 9.68B$ 718.01M62
45DePIN
JKL
WPOKT
PRAI
-0.23%-0.46%-7.61%$ 9.66B$ 540.86M190
46x402 Ecosystem
REGENT
CRA
DICE
-0.34%-0.60%-9.64%$ 9.60B$ 340.32M101
47Layer 2 (L2)
ZRC
XNL
BLAST
+0.74%+0.57%-9.31%$ 9.38B$ 680.12M104
48Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.31%-0.32%-0.69%$ 9.22B$ 5.09M11
49Stablecoin Issuer
USDV
ASF
XNL
+0.27%+0.01%-8.00%$ 9.12B$ 914.93M41
50Binance Launchpool
ALPHA
D
NFP
+1.02%+0.67%-6.51%$ 8.26B$ 1.15B57

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).