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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
RTM
RCADE
MYRIA
+1.01%+1.07%-0.23%$ 2.29T$ 55.52B6932Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
RTM
GRAV
+1.01%+1.07%-0.20%$ 2.26T$ 52.72B3413Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
BTCZ
MEWC
+0.87%+0.92%-0.02%$ 1.63T$ 31.45B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.67%+0.71%-0.57%$ 609.74B$ 82.61B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
WAN
HASH
VC
+1.37%+1.44%-0.55%$ 530.77B$ 19.31B1186Made in USA
ANLOG
MYRIA
MONKO
+8.16%+8.23%-0.20%$ 323.76B$ 27.49B2457Stablecoins
HEXDC
PXDC
IDRX
-0.18%-0.17%-0.15%$ 289.71B$ 71.55B2668USD Stablecoin
USDL
HEXDC
PXDC
-0.21%-0.20%-0.16%$ 287.01B$ 71.45B1259Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
IDRX
EURS
-0.17%-0.16%-0.08%$ 276.34B$ 69.73B10910Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
VERSE
VOLT
+1.33%+1.38%-0.13%$ 152.21B$ 3.47B24411Made in China
GT
HT
MDT
+0.36%+0.40%-1.16%$ 136.37B$ 1.40B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
LCX
DRGN
+0.57%+0.61%-1.13%$ 135.49B$ 1.83B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BTSE
BIT
+0.76%+0.80%-1.01%$ 121.22B$ 1.01B5514Base Native
BACHI
HYBUX
NOICE
-0.03%-0.01%-0.62%$ 109.65B$ 19.24B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
RAM
WAVE
+2.29%+2.37%+0.16%$ 74.48B$ 5.44B105616MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
-0.59%-0.58%-0.57%$ 74.14B$ 16.13B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.58%-0.58%-0.57%$ 73.64B$ 16.16B418CoinList Launchpad
KDA
OBOL
ZKL
+1.03%+1.08%+1.75%$ 69.64B$ 4.10B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
DFI
RWAI
+48.08%+48.16%-2.05%$ 68.95B$ 3.04B65820Tokenized Assets
LNDX
GONDOLA
GC
+92.07%+92.12%+0.86%$ 46.06B$ 2.09B47921Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
SWOOD
+2.80%+2.91%+5.95%$ 42.36B$ 2.05B11722Governance
VOLT
GMM
SURF
+3.66%+3.77%+3.27%$ 39.85B$ 3.66B19323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
LUTE
RAM
VOLT
+3.88%+3.99%+3.80%$ 32.30B$ 2.62B23924Meme
KEK
CRUMB
CATA
+1.23%+1.28%-3.63%$ 31.62B$ 2.42B328825Privacy Coins
BLKH
XLA
BTCZ
+3.61%+3.74%+10.95%$ 24.64B$ 844.53M3826Perpetuals
ALT
NEXUS
OX
+4.09%+4.19%+2.77%$ 23.99B$ 1.57B7927Infrastructure
KIP
DSLA
HD
+1.64%+1.72%-0.39%$ 22.27B$ 2.00B24428Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.26%+0.26%-2.57%$ 21.87B$ 657.23M129Derivatives
SPRK
NEXUS
OX
+4.22%+4.33%+3.02%$ 20.98B$ 1.41B9230Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
COMMON
GOUT
+0.82%+0.84%-1.88%$ 18.13B$ 1.96B36631Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
CULT
BOS
+0.99%+1.17%+3.72%$ 17.82B$ 1.18B8232Dog-Themed
SHIBEUS
HACHI
ADOGE
+0.90%+0.95%-4.25%$ 17.47B$ 764.35M36733Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WOON
SURPLUS
KAIRUNE
+1.53%+1.59%-0.31%$ 15.94B$ 1.53B1025344chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
HONK
OGSM
+0.97%+1.03%-4.69%$ 15.83B$ 875.55M5935Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
QST
+2.04%+2.24%+5.64%$ 15.65B$ 682.44M1836Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
ZERA
SWOOD
+1.85%+1.96%-0.19%$ 13.19B$ 817.85M6437Elon Musk-Inspired
NCAT
ELONRWA
MARS
+0.65%+0.71%-4.15%$ 13.00B$ 506.09M5738Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
BALL
PUB
0.00%+0.01%-3.37%$ 12.42B$ 40.94M6939Options
DERI
TYPUS
HEGIC
+0.10%+0.11%-4.57%$ 12.03B$ 36.23M1740Prediction Markets
HUNCH
XYRO
PUB
+0.18%+0.20%-4.30%$ 11.96B$ 38.23M3841RWA Protocol
LDY
RIP
LNDX
+1.37%+1.46%-0.66%$ 11.34B$ 544.17M7542Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
LINK
+2.03%+2.15%-0.27%$ 11.18B$ 629.03M1443Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
+0.04%+0.04%-1.68%$ 11.12B$ 1.33M1044YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CWS
X
FIO
+1.55%+1.63%-1.51%$ 10.54B$ 1.73B14445Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
ANLOG
JURIS
+1.42%+1.53%-1.03%$ 9.86B$ 615.64M5146Yield Farming
VERSE
LUTE
KAON
+2.39%+2.51%+7.19%$ 9.38B$ 1.11B11747Oracle
PLI
HAPI
SORA
+1.59%+1.70%-0.99%$ 9.37B$ 549.34M4248x402 Ecosystem
WACH
REGENT
HD
+1.39%+1.50%-1.01%$ 9.33B$ 576.39M10249Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
CULT
+2.52%+2.63%+1.56%$ 8.50B$ 1.09B10550Stablecoin Issuer
ASF
SOLO
PRISMA
+1.06%+1.17%+0.35%$ 8.04B$ 796.54M42

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).