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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
SOUL
MWC
DGRAM
-0.20%-0.07%-0.65%$ 1.81T$ 52.01B5712Layer 1 (L1)
FNNC
KCN
SOUL
-0.20%-0.07%-0.59%$ 1.79T$ 49.48B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
FNNC
MWC
KCN
-0.16%-0.02%-0.18%$ 1.31T$ 30.59B1314World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
USDT
ENA
-0.32%-0.23%-1.44%$ 511.02B$ 123.41B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
TAKER
TOMI
-0.21%-0.13%-1.57%$ 393.90B$ 17.64B1236Stablecoins
ROME
HEXDC
JEUR
-0.03%-0.00%-0.54%$ 310.32B$ 113.93B2827USD Stablecoin
PXDC
ROME
HEXDC
-0.02%-0.01%-0.49%$ 303.37B$ 113.71B1328Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRT
SILK
EURT
-0.04%-0.00%-0.47%$ 293.64B$ 112.29B1179Made in USA
THT
AXL
MUSIC
-0.42%-0.29%-1.64%$ 273.12B$ 23.36B25410Exchange-based Tokens
ZND
KITTEN
BSWAP
+0.04%+0.04%-0.12%$ 128.06B$ 2.54B26311Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
KROM
MIR
-0.22%-0.30%-1.29%$ 123.89B$ 2.15B3312Made in China
GT
PANDA
HT
-0.02%-0.03%-1.08%$ 122.28B$ 1.43B3113Base Native
WAVE
SANTA
UNA
-0.22%-0.12%-0.88%$ 111.26B$ 15.02B47614Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
ZND
WFCA
+0.08%-0.02%+0.26%$ 106.92B$ 967.90M5615GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USDC
USDP
FUSD
-0.06%-0.03%-1.10%$ 77.86B$ 13.07B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURAU
EURQ
-0.11%-0.10%-1.07%$ 75.54B$ 13.04B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
APPX
XLEX
BACX
-0.33%-0.17%-1.12%$ 62.64B$ 52.33B57018Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ZIX
BETA
PRISM
-0.86%-0.40%-2.55%$ 62.08B$ 4.08B107819CoinList Launchpad
CLV
EFI
AXL
-0.34%-0.11%-0.25%$ 46.61B$ 3.60B6720Meme
SPEED
CALVIN
CATX
+0.76%+0.89%-2.50%$ 30.68B$ 23.56B341421Governance
WFCA
DGRAM
SURF
-1.03%-0.47%-2.61%$ 29.26B$ 2.86B19322Privacy
GRIN
MWC
MARYJ
-2.81%-2.23%-2.20%$ 28.94B$ 1.98B11023Binance Alpha Spotlight
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DGRAM
NB
+0.17%+1.14%-4.46%$ 25.28B$ 2.48B37324Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
KITTEN
ZIX
BSWAP
-0.29%+0.41%-2.12%$ 21.82B$ 1.62B25025Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LX
HNTR
DCK
-2.80%-2.44%-1.77%$ 21.52B$ 2.08B107526Tokenized Assets
APPX
BACX
XLEX
+0.07%+0.06%+0.39%$ 20.19B$ 51.22B34827Infrastructure
AXL
42
IAG
+1.44%+2.38%-4.51%$ 20.10B$ 1.44B25628Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.73%+0.75%-0.91%$ 19.46B$ 113.82M129Dog-Themed
OGDOGE
SUIT
ASTROID
-0.06%+0.08%-0.24%$ 17.71B$ 1.58B37830Perpetuals
NEXUS
LIQUID
DCK
-0.57%+0.22%-2.60%$ 17.45B$ 1.20B89314chan-Themed
CHUD
DICKBUTT
LOLGUY
+0.02%+0.05%-0.54%$ 15.45B$ 1.58B6032Derivatives
NEMESIS
ASCEND
NEXUS
-0.24%+0.48%-2.84%$ 15.18B$ 1.06B9833Privacy Coins
GRIN
MARYJ
MWC
-7.04%-6.42%+2.96%$ 14.00B$ 804.01M4034Elon Musk-Inspired
BOLT
XMONEY
RIZO
0.00%+0.03%-0.55%$ 13.35B$ 1.34B6435Tokenized Treasuries
NTBILL
THBILL
USDY
-0.72%-0.68%+0.79%$ 11.15B$ 13.25M936Zero Knowledge (ZK)
HEZ
$THREE
HUSH
-1.85%-1.22%-10.95%$ 10.92B$ 959.80M8537Privacy Infrastructure
SESH
MUTE
XCL
+1.21%+1.44%-2.30%$ 10.14B$ 707.84M5738YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
MF
MYTH
K
-5.70%-5.13%-0.08%$ 9.99B$ 1.78B14739Privacy Blockchain
BDX
XGR
DERO
+2.87%+4.00%-9.49%$ 9.11B$ 283.62M3640Gambling (GambleFi)
$BOT
DG
RHUB
-1.81%-1.76%-3.70%$ 8.62B$ 68.08M7141Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
CLEAR
-1.12%-0.89%-2.17%$ 8.53B$ 591.61M1242Crypto-backed Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
ROME
+0.33%+0.24%-0.67%$ 8.51B$ 291.08M6543RWA Protocol
RNT
$QBIT
LOD3
-1.10%-0.70%-1.49%$ 8.35B$ 395.49M7344Options
ITHACA
DERI
STRIKE
-1.85%-1.81%-3.95%$ 8.27B$ 48.37M1745Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
QST
-3.24%-2.48%-5.22%$ 8.24B$ 588.04M1846Prediction Markets
$BOT
EMP
XYRO
-1.92%-1.88%-4.04%$ 8.23B$ 75.80M4247DePIN
BREW
IAG
DGRAM
+2.67%+3.04%-1.85%$ 7.88B$ 544.07M19548Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
SWAN
GSWIFT
ERN
-1.62%-1.05%-1.42%$ 7.63B$ 943.70M1449NFT
SPO
DG
SOUL
-6.11%-5.16%+16.72%$ 6.96B$ 876.25M41350Cross-chain Communication
OHM
AXL
HNTR
-0.12%+0.32%-1.37%$ 6.88B$ 389.99M54

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).