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
ICBX
OZK
PAW
-2.67%-3.11%-3.88%$ 1.82T$ 46.43B555
2Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
EVR
PAW
-2.66%-3.10%-3.90%$ 1.80T$ 45.06B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
EVR
-2.53%-2.88%-3.98%$ 1.31T$ 27.42B124
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-1.66%-1.93%-1.64%$ 532.95B$ 72.88B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
STBU
OBSR
OMAX
-2.99%-3.47%-3.16%$ 414.32B$ 16.55B119
6Stablecoins
JEUR
HEXDC
PMUSD
-0.20%+0.01%-0.36%$ 302.55B$ 61.25B272
7USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HEXDC
WUSD
-0.19%-0.07%-0.42%$ 298.06B$ 61.16B125
8Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
USDX
WUSD
-0.23%-0.00%-0.46%$ 287.37B$ 59.97B113
9Made in USA
XNET
MAGA
WAGMIGAMES
-2.90%-3.16%-4.39%$ 270.20B$ 19.31B247
10Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
ORAIX
XSP
-1.69%-2.06%-1.89%$ 122.96B$ 2.02B253
11Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
SALT
-1.90%-2.19%-1.65%$ 116.78B$ 1.44B33
12Made in China
SUN
PHB
ZIL
-1.50%-1.83%-1.21%$ 116.62B$ 1.31B28
13Base Native
REKT
PAW
DRB
-1.23%-0.76%-1.58%$ 107.68B$ 14.51B455
14Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMX
B2M
BMEX
-1.32%-1.61%-1.42%$ 101.31B$ 753.06M55
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.10%-0.12%-1.10%$ 75.39B$ 12.76B5
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
USDQ
EURCV
EURC
-0.13%-0.10%-1.02%$ 73.16B$ 12.66B10
17Real World Assets (RWA)
UBERX
RECORD
NEOX
-2.01%-2.31%-0.84%$ 65.06B$ 11.87B616
18Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
COVAL
OZK
-3.37%-3.74%-4.12%$ 61.72B$ 3.67B1052
19CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
EFI
FLK
-3.58%-3.87%-5.82%$ 50.66B$ 2.49B69
20Privacy
LOCK
BTCZ
ZERA
-4.31%-4.77%-4.99%$ 29.52B$ 1.31B121
21Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
BOS
-4.93%-5.42%-5.73%$ 28.86B$ 2.04B197
22Meme
POP
UNBROKEN
BLIFFY
-4.67%-4.95%-1.64%$ 25.26B$ 21.87B3323
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
ORAIX
XSP
-3.88%-4.39%-4.14%$ 22.51B$ 1.34B242
24Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
RECORD
UBERX
-0.91%-1.01%-0.58%$ 21.99B$ 10.83B403
25Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.34%-1.69%+3.12%$ 21.13B$ 59.00M1
26Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$WELL
GB
EVO
-4.92%-5.19%-4.71%$ 20.37B$ 1.81B1046
27Infrastructure
MODE
GB
BOS
-4.39%-4.65%-7.86%$ 18.97B$ 1.23B255
28Perpetuals
MCB
OX
DCK
-4.65%-5.06%-5.03%$ 16.75B$ 690.09M82
29Binance Alpha Spotlight
ELDE
K
REKT
-4.62%-4.75%-2.36%$ 15.85B$ 1.83B371
30Dog-Themed
WELSH
KIMCHI
KIMCHI
-5.56%-5.77%-1.59%$ 14.95B$ 868.06M366
31Privacy Coins
DERO
XEQM
BTCZ
-4.24%-4.73%-5.60%$ 14.90B$ 367.02M41
32Derivatives
SUP
MCB
OX
-5.25%-5.70%-5.79%$ 14.29B$ 607.90M92
334chan-Themed
4CHAN
APUGURL
HOODIE
-4.54%-4.90%-4.35%$ 12.87B$ 819.45M58
34Tokenized Treasuries
NTBILL
MTBILL
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.55%-0.42%$ 11.05B$ 1.44M10
35Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RDO
ZERA
BOS
-5.31%-5.62%-7.52%$ 10.95B$ 607.73M83
36Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
MARVIN
YUKI
-3.87%-4.29%-3.95%$ 10.94B$ 517.78M59
37Privacy Infrastructure
NOCTUM
ZERA
LOCK
-4.92%-5.28%-4.48%$ 10.17B$ 647.98M64
38Gambling (GambleFi)
PACKS
PUB
HUNCH
-2.43%-2.78%-4.49%$ 10.11B$ 49.63M71
39Options
ODDZ
HEGIC
ATM
-2.53%-2.86%-5.00%$ 9.64B$ 28.52M17
40Prediction Markets
PUB
PUB
HUNCH
-2.45%-2.79%-4.84%$ 9.60B$ 39.02M38
41YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WING
CHESS
K
-4.85%-5.35%-7.68%$ 9.22B$ 1.41B146
42Quantum-Resistant
CELL
TDC
STRK
-5.79%-6.17%-7.60%$ 9.13B$ 257.49M18
43RWA Protocol
LDY
RECORD
AGRI
-4.25%-4.77%-4.09%$ 9.05B$ 463.26M71
44Crypto-backed Stablecoin
CDXUSD
DLLR
HEXDC
-0.62%-0.68%-0.40%$ 8.96B$ 365.71M61
45Chain Abstraction
RIVER
U
LINK
-5.76%-6.06%-5.14%$ 8.59B$ 413.58M13
46Cross-chain Communication
CELL
THAT
KYO
-3.90%-4.47%-2.35%$ 7.51B$ 468.32M50
47Oracle
UMB
PHB
RIZ
-4.30%-4.77%-3.85%$ 6.99B$ 383.33M42
48x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
REGENT
JOBS
-5.45%-5.82%-3.54%$ 6.98B$ 283.03M104
49DePIN
HASHAI
RIZ
GB
-4.48%-4.77%-5.64%$ 6.96B$ 446.32M192
50Privacy Blockchain
XTM
XGR
DERO
-3.50%-3.79%-3.35%$ 6.82B$ 153.17M38

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).