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
EVR
RDO
PAW
-0.15%-0.45%+1.20%$ 1.86T$ 50.49B556
2Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
BDAG
PAW
-0.08%-0.37%+1.33%$ 1.84T$ 49.36B347
3Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
SHIC
EVR
-0.28%-0.57%+0.85%$ 1.34T$ 30.65B124
4World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.80%+0.52%+2.76%$ 538.71B$ 71.09B16
5Proof of Stake (PoS)
REGEN
JKL
OMAX
+0.56%+0.27%+3.21%$ 427.11B$ 17.50B119
6Stablecoins
IDRX
USDJ
GYEN
-0.85%-0.92%-1.21%$ 303.80B$ 59.23B274
7USD Stablecoin
PXDC
YU
HEXDC
-0.13%-0.14%-0.44%$ 299.49B$ 59.01B128
8Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
IDRX
GYEN
-0.11%-0.17%-0.40%$ 288.68B$ 58.00B114
9Made in USA
MIDAS
MAGA
MONKO
+0.15%-0.09%+0.46%$ 280.00B$ 19.16B249
10Exchange-based Tokens
RABBIT
VERSE
CHESS
-0.76%-0.78%+0.16%$ 127.60B$ 2.20B254
11Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
DRGN
-1.15%-1.12%-0.65%$ 120.00B$ 1.53B33
12Made in China
PANDA
HT
DF
-1.33%-1.37%-0.84%$ 118.54B$ 1.38B28
13Base Native
MRSMIGGLES
$CDPANDA
PAW
-0.04%-0.11%-0.59%$ 109.36B$ 13.75B464
14Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
DEW
ZND
-1.06%-1.09%+0.15%$ 103.63B$ 880.08M55
15GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.12%+0.12%-0.14%$ 76.23B$ 11.97B5
16MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
+0.03%-0.03%-0.29%$ 73.77B$ 11.95B10
17Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
BOW
KAON
+0.07%+0.09%+0.95%$ 66.89B$ 3.80B1063
18Real World Assets (RWA)
LAK3
RECORD
PLANET
+0.37%+0.29%+0.59%$ 64.97B$ 12.16B602
19CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
RLY
ZKL
-0.03%-0.24%-0.14%$ 52.84B$ 2.67B69
20Governance
GMM
COLD
ROBOTMONEY
+0.05%+0.28%-0.11%$ 31.81B$ 1.95B200
21Privacy
VEILNET
LUMEN
1CLAWAI
+0.65%+0.25%+6.16%$ 31.52B$ 1.60B121
22Meme
IF
CATX
USHIBA
-0.26%-0.72%-1.68%$ 26.09B$ 22.22B3368
23Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RABBIT
VERSE
CHESS
+0.68%+1.04%+0.12%$ 25.06B$ 1.41B245
24Tokenized Assets
LAND
RECORD
PALM
-1.38%-1.45%-1.85%$ 21.51B$ 11.04B388
25Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOTCOIN
GB
BASEMATE
+0.80%+0.60%+1.43%$ 21.26B$ 1.61B1042
26Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.47%+0.47%+1.27%$ 20.74B$ 28.26M1
27Infrastructure
SYLO
DSLA
GB
+0.02%-0.01%+1.76%$ 20.34B$ 1.29B253
28Perpetuals
DCK
AMARA
LOGX
+0.56%+0.87%-1.23%$ 19.34B$ 787.47M84
29Derivatives
DAFI
BOND
AMARA
+0.68%+0.97%-1.62%$ 16.83B$ 666.17M94
30Binance Alpha Spotlight
ULTI
JAGER
ELDE
+1.50%+1.45%-3.94%$ 16.29B$ 1.91B372
31Privacy Coins
GRIN
FIVE
DRGX
+0.51%-0.13%+8.66%$ 16.19B$ 646.24M41
32Dog-Themed
DANKDOGE
ASTROID
USHIBA
-0.20%-0.72%-1.30%$ 15.35B$ 747.35M373
334chan-Themed
FINE
LOLGUY
OKAYEG
-0.63%-1.26%+0.23%$ 13.67B$ 907.08M59
34Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
RDO
CULT
+0.71%-0.24%+8.92%$ 12.80B$ 811.72M83
35Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUBIUS
PUPPIES
BYTE
-0.21%-0.81%-0.27%$ 11.51B$ 570.62M60
36Tokenized Treasuries
NTBILL
MTBILL
BUIDL
-2.75%-2.87%-3.41%$ 11.18B$ 1.65M10
37Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
LUMEN
1CLAWAI
+1.39%+1.40%+5.65%$ 10.75B$ 572.00M63
38Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
+1.54%+0.43%+11.68%$ 10.72B$ 578.11M18
39Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
DG
-1.76%-1.90%+0.94%$ 10.17B$ 68.29M72
40YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
CHESS
CWS
-1.04%-1.12%+1.02%$ 9.87B$ 1.17B145
41Options
STRIKE
TUNE
LOGX
-1.79%-1.96%+1.21%$ 9.81B$ 39.54M17
42Prediction Markets
PNP
BNBET
HUNCH
-1.79%-1.92%+0.86%$ 9.73B$ 63.05M41
43Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CLEAR
+2.07%+1.95%+7.04%$ 9.19B$ 443.31M13
44RWA Protocol
LEOX
PALM
RECORD
+3.53%+3.63%+6.22%$ 9.08B$ 538.61M70
45Crypto-backed Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
USDJ
-1.52%-1.68%-1.64%$ 9.00B$ 208.97M63
46Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
LSK
GSWIFT
+1.17%+1.04%+6.34%$ 8.11B$ 420.56M13
47Privacy Blockchain
OCT
DERO
DRGX
-1.38%-0.76%+1.86%$ 7.78B$ 125.91M39
48Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
JURIS
+1.39%+1.34%+5.11%$ 7.56B$ 390.33M50
49DePIN
DENT
RIZ
GB
-0.29%-0.31%-2.67%$ 7.50B$ 455.34M193
50Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
RIZ
+1.64%+1.68%+5.89%$ 7.14B$ 320.63M42

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).