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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
INI
EVR
PAW
+0.35%+0.35%+2.23%$ 1.87T$ 21.94B7092Layer 1 (L1)
INI
EVR
PAW
+0.34%+0.34%+2.23%$ 1.85T$ 20.69B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
AION
EVR
+0.09%+0.09%+2.45%$ 1.34T$ 13.08B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.07%+0.07%+1.47%$ 536.65B$ 29.15B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VTCN
AION
TAKER
+0.90%+0.89%+2.73%$ 426.98B$ 6.83B1196Stablecoins
USDX
IDRT
SILK
-0.11%-0.10%-4.74%$ 287.10B$ 25.55B2737USD Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
USDX
-0.10%-0.09%-4.22%$ 284.40B$ 25.52B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDX
IDRT
SILK
-0.10%-0.09%-4.24%$ 274.18B$ 24.87B1129Made in USA
TANK
BANGCHAIN
MEWC
-7.14%-7.14%-8.67%$ 247.60B$ 8.46B24610Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
VOLT
SHDX
+1.69%+1.69%+2.01%$ 127.97B$ 1.62B25611Made in China
PANDA
HT
DF
+1.69%+1.69%+1.94%$ 122.49B$ 1.14B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+1.72%+1.72%+1.58%$ 122.23B$ 1.19B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BIT
IXFI
+1.67%+1.67%+1.78%$ 106.18B$ 735.69M5514Base Native
NEIRO
HYBUX
PAW
+0.30%+0.29%-2.76%$ 103.77B$ 5.55B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURC
+0.04%+0.04%+0.08%$ 72.86B$ 4.17B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.04%+0.03%-3.54%$ 72.37B$ 4.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SHDX
HOGE
VOLT
+0.90%+0.95%-5.46%$ 56.96B$ 2.51B105618CoinList Launchpad
KDA
PIPE
RLY
+2.81%+2.79%+3.44%$ 51.93B$ 2.01B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
$QBIT
BD/SOL
-35.00%-35.00%-37.34%$ 40.70B$ 953.20M62620Privacy
LUMEN
SHH
ANCHAT
+0.58%+0.56%+3.03%$ 30.63B$ 723.50M11621Governance
BOS
COLD
VOLT
+1.05%+1.14%+2.65%$ 29.18B$ 1.19B19422Meme
WOLF
PODGE
DARK
+1.87%+1.45%-4.43%$ 25.21B$ 1.49B331423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
CSIX
VOLT
SHDX
+1.71%+1.72%+2.92%$ 22.61B$ 918.76M24624Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.69%-2.69%+1.00%$ 21.10B$ 3.82M125Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
DULUS
SKAI
+2.20%+2.17%+2.59%$ 20.83B$ 1.17B105126Tokenized Assets
CVXX
GONDOLA
BACX
-52.97%-52.96%-54.82%$ 19.57B$ 369.47M41427Infrastructure
IDLE
COLD
GRAV
+1.62%+1.63%+4.28%$ 19.34B$ 1.17B25728Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAKER
COA
ELDE
+2.03%+2.01%+5.06%$ 16.78B$ 1.43B37229Perpetuals
OX
QTO
PARQ
+1.79%+1.78%+2.99%$ 16.66B$ 371.44M8030Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
MARYJ
-0.11%-0.14%+3.95%$ 15.99B$ 187.15M3931Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
PODGE
SHIBCAT
+0.69%+0.66%-1.28%$ 14.94B$ 520.65M36832Derivatives
QTO
DAFI
PARQ
+1.99%+1.98%+3.65%$ 14.21B$ 320.26M92334chan-Themed
FSJAL
HOODIE
OGGIE
+0.98%+0.96%+0.65%$ 13.03B$ 505.21M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
RDO
RADR
+0.35%+0.31%+6.99%$ 11.77B$ 433.25M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
DOGECOIN
BYTE
+0.71%+0.69%+0.52%$ 10.99B$ 358.82M5936Privacy Infrastructure
YONA
SHH
LUMEN
+1.40%+1.40%+1.41%$ 10.14B$ 356.42M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
TED
DG
-0.19%-0.17%+3.03%$ 9.75B$ 33.22M7038Quantum-Resistant
QANX
GEEQ
QST
-0.07%-0.10%+4.57%$ 9.71B$ 142.39M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
UNFI
CTSI
ATA
+2.00%+1.99%+3.54%$ 9.53B$ 1.37B14440Options
TUNE
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.32%-0.30%+2.87%$ 9.21B$ 27.76M1741Prediction Markets
FRIES
PUB
PNP
-0.33%-0.04%+2.76%$ 9.16B$ 34.20M3942RWA Protocol
RWAX
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+1.29%+1.28%+1.02%$ 8.84B$ 297.36M7343Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
CLEAR
+1.69%+1.71%-0.04%$ 8.49B$ 255.85M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-0.07%-0.06%-25.88%$ 8.41B$ 1.24M1045Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
GRAV
+1.66%+1.75%+2.96%$ 7.47B$ 243.68M5146DePIN
AIDD
RIZ
$NODE
+3.32%+3.33%+7.58%$ 7.47B$ 339.55M19147Yield Farming
UFO
RLY
MVC
+0.39%+0.40%+10.02%$ 7.11B$ 501.40M12248Layer 2 (L2)
OZK
MODE
RDO
+2.89%+2.88%+7.00%$ 7.03B$ 323.42M10849Oracle
SWTCH
RIZ
UMB
+2.00%+2.00%+2.70%$ 6.97B$ 196.91M4250x402 Ecosystem
HD
SCRY
NAVEN
+1.31%+1.26%-0.09%$ 6.96B$ 175.53M105

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).