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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
RDO
TRMP
ICBX
-1.12%-1.38%-0.86%$ 1.83T$ 42.30B5552Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
BDAG
INI
-1.13%-1.40%-0.86%$ 1.81T$ 40.72B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SOH
NEOX
TRMP
-1.29%-1.52%-0.71%$ 1.32T$ 26.37B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.30%-0.54%-0.39%$ 531.30B$ 65.21B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
FSN
RDD
-0.66%-0.98%-1.12%$ 413.69B$ 11.74B1196Stablecoins
EURS
RAI
MSUSD
-0.10%-0.07%-0.37%$ 303.17B$ 57.78B2727USD Stablecoin
DJED
APXUSD
MSUSD
-0.05%-0.08%-0.40%$ 298.82B$ 57.69B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
AXCNH
EURS
-0.07%-0.08%-0.30%$ 288.04B$ 56.52B1139Made in USA
HIFI
ANLOG
MONKO
-1.42%-1.53%-1.62%$ 273.71B$ 18.59B24710Exchange-based Tokens
IXFI
SHDX
UTYAB
-0.48%-0.52%-1.40%$ 123.12B$ 1.63B25411Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
SALT
RLY
-0.26%-0.23%-0.44%$ 117.64B$ 1.30B3312Made in China
SUN
MDT
ZIL
-0.14%-0.11%-0.21%$ 117.18B$ 1.24B2813Base Native
DICKBUTT
SIDUS
AKUMA
-0.24%-0.37%-0.85%$ 108.28B$ 13.91B45714Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BEXC
SOLCEX
IXFI
-0.55%-0.56%-0.93%$ 101.30B$ 718.72M5515GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
FUSD
-0.55%-0.57%-1.19%$ 75.50B$ 12.45B516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURI
USDR
EURQ
-0.57%-0.55%-0.95%$ 73.26B$ 12.27B1017Real World Assets (RWA)
LBM
NEOX
STAY
-0.92%-0.98%+0.09%$ 65.22B$ 12.38B61418Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
UTYAB
VIES
$SHARBI
-0.27%-0.58%-3.21%$ 62.51B$ 3.44B105719CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
EFI
RLY
-2.32%-2.50%-2.95%$ 50.91B$ 2.15B6920Privacy
DERO
ALBATROSS
SWOOD
-1.37%-1.33%-2.76%$ 30.33B$ 1.11B12121Governance
GMM
CYC
DVI
-0.91%-1.13%-2.09%$ 29.46B$ 1.72B19722Meme
JHH
DIARRHEA
BABYCUPSEY
+0.33%+0.10%-3.26%$ 24.82B$ 21.53B331923Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ASTRO
SHDX
UTYAB
-0.19%-0.44%-3.70%$ 22.75B$ 986.53M24524Tokenized Assets
WBCOIN
BMNRX
AMBRX
+0.30%+0.20%+1.74%$ 22.11B$ 10.97B40125Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.98%-2.00%-0.35%$ 20.81B$ 448.40M126Artificial Intelligence (AI)
JUNO
HCLAW
WSDM
-0.90%-1.55%-1.69%$ 20.67B$ 1.60B105127Infrastructure
GB
IDLE
HD
-1.07%-1.38%-5.18%$ 19.21B$ 979.46M25528Perpetuals
LOGX
OX
DCK
-0.08%-0.35%-4.88%$ 17.07B$ 589.98M8229Binance Alpha Spotlight
AA
ULTI
CORL
+0.17%-0.35%+1.72%$ 16.18B$ 1.68B36930Privacy Coins
LOYAL
DERO
GRIN
-0.92%-0.72%-2.82%$ 15.51B$ 341.84M4131Derivatives
NEMESIS
DAFI
OX
-0.35%-0.68%-5.70%$ 14.58B$ 483.39M9232Dog-Themed
CONK
NASDOG
$SHARBI
+0.69%+0.52%-3.05%$ 14.54B$ 753.79M369334chan-Themed
GROYP
DICKBUTT
KEK
+0.26%+0.10%-4.33%$ 12.79B$ 744.14M5834Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RDO
VEIL
-3.06%-2.67%-9.45%$ 11.23B$ 592.74M8335Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.21%+0.07%$ 11.17B$ 1.50M1036Elon Musk-Inspired
BABYGROK
MOOSK
YUKI
+0.57%+0.47%-4.07%$ 10.84B$ 592.46M5937Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
BC
BALL
+0.78%+0.86%+3.25%$ 10.41B$ 154.62M7238Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
ALBATROSS
SWOOD
-1.86%-1.97%-1.77%$ 10.30B$ 454.82M6439Options
DERI
TUNE
LOGX
+0.66%+0.70%+2.59%$ 9.93B$ 35.72M1740Prediction Markets
ORACLE
REP
EMP
+0.66%+0.74%+2.69%$ 9.88B$ 146.42M4041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CWS
RDNT
CXT
-1.28%-2.11%-1.62%$ 9.56B$ 1.18B14542Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QST
GEEQ
-3.11%-2.68%-9.52%$ 9.38B$ 270.74M1843RWA Protocol
APRA
RWAX
LBM
-1.87%-2.32%+1.50%$ 9.03B$ 460.96M7044Crypto-backed Stablecoin
IST
RAI
MKUSD
-0.04%-0.07%-1.31%$ 9.01B$ 321.51M6145Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
-2.07%-2.36%-2.43%$ 8.72B$ 312.26M1346Cross-chain Communication
BLD
CYC
ANLOG
-0.62%-0.94%-0.04%$ 7.48B$ 358.38M5047DePIN
SUIDEPIN
GB
RIZ
-0.96%-1.11%-2.96%$ 7.12B$ 346.64M19348Oracle
PLI
RIZ
HAPI
-1.35%-1.77%-1.37%$ 6.98B$ 229.15M4149x402 Ecosystem
SVM
LKI
HD
-1.32%-2.00%-0.06%$ 6.97B$ 223.51M10350Privacy Blockchain
XGR
DERO
VRSC
-2.94%-3.52%-8.11%$ 6.77B$ 89.21M38

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 capitalise 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).