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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.

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SDN
TOMI
VSC
-1.55%-2.02%-1.55%$ 2.27T$ 77.47B5962Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
LAX
GRAV
-1.43%-1.90%-1.43%$ 2.24T$ 74.60B3613Proof of Work (PoW)
GRC
LAX
TDC
-1.52%-2.04%-1.52%$ 1.65T$ 42.27B1394World Liberty Financial Portfolio
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USDT
SEI
-1.00%-1.27%-1.00%$ 599.78B$ 109.01B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
DIVI
TOMI
-1.63%-1.88%-1.63%$ 495.00B$ 29.80B1306Stablecoins
PMUSD
JEUR
EURT
-0.13%-0.06%-0.13%$ 317.72B$ 87.42B2887Made in USA
MEWC
SATORI
QUIL
-1.34%-1.00%-1.34%$ 317.18B$ 28.52B2618USD Stablecoin
BUD
USDFC
NECT
-0.12%-0.05%-0.12%$ 311.19B$ 87.14B1369Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRT
AXCNH
EURT
-0.23%-0.06%-0.23%$ 302.26B$ 86.09B12310Exchange-based Tokens
BMX
JRT
ASTRO
-1.44%-1.39%-1.44%$ 140.26B$ 2.80B28111Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
SALT
DDX
-0.57%-0.50%-0.57%$ 134.93B$ 4.38B3412Made in China
OSK
PANDA
MDT
-1.22%-1.07%-1.22%$ 131.69B$ 2.01B3013Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTTY
MONEY
BMX
-1.48%-1.49%-1.48%$ 120.05B$ 1.39B6014Base Native
LAMBOW
SEKOIA
DEPLOYER
-0.95%-0.53%-0.95%$ 119.47B$ 17.68B48715MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
EURQ
EURAU
+0.10%+0.07%+0.10%$ 79.00B$ 14.65B1016Real World Assets (RWA)
GOLDAO
DFI
AGRI
-1.34%-0.77%-1.34%$ 60.42B$ 3.09B56517CoinList Launchpad
BLD
RLY
FLIP
-1.78%-0.41%-1.78%$ 59.42B$ 5.42B6718Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
NULL
PREMIA
DFI
-0.89%-0.20%-0.89%$ 57.23B$ 4.85B110819Meme
CALVIN
CATX
$JIM
-2.22%-1.75%-2.22%$ 38.79B$ 5.14B349220Privacy
XKR
CCX
ENX
-1.56%-0.48%-1.56%$ 30.28B$ 2.44B10321Governance
TMPL
GRG
HWAVE
-1.63%-1.29%-1.63%$ 29.82B$ 2.57B19822Artificial Intelligence (AI)
HNTR
SUIDEPIN
M32
-2.49%-1.42%-2.49%$ 24.69B$ 3.45B105123Infrastructure
BREW
ENX
GRAV
-1.49%-1.33%-1.49%$ 24.62B$ 2.57B25924Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
SEKOIA
TAKER
-1.14%+0.42%-1.14%$ 22.93B$ 3.57B37125Dog-Themed
SOU
OISHII
KORI
-3.04%-3.67%-3.04%$ 22.26B$ 2.39B39226Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
JRT
PRIVACY
ASTRO
-0.89%-0.61%-0.89%$ 20.75B$ 1.52B265274chan-Themed
SOY
CHUD
RAGE
-3.44%-3.94%-3.44%$ 19.61B$ 2.05B5728Tokenized Assets
TONXX
GOLDAO
AGRI
-0.51%-0.31%-0.51%$ 19.03B$ 831.32M35029Privacy Coins
NULL
XKR
CCX
-1.71%-0.26%-1.71%$ 17.57B$ 1.16B4030Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.51%-1.52%-1.51%$ 17.52B$ 825.24M131Elon Musk-Inspired
MUSK
MIKA
GROKIUS
-3.56%-4.47%-3.56%$ 16.63B$ 1.57B6432Perpetuals
ETHDYDX
K9
VELAR
-0.98%-0.83%-0.98%$ 14.78B$ 861.51M9333Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ENX
YEC
+0.34%+2.45%+0.34%$ 13.97B$ 1.39B9034YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SQR
LOKA
ALPHA
-2.04%-1.38%-2.04%$ 12.66B$ 2.19B14835Derivatives
VELAR
JRT
PREMIA
-0.82%-1.09%-0.82%$ 12.20B$ 623.88M10136Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QTC
TDC
+0.23%+3.62%+0.23%$ 11.36B$ 1.08B1737Tokenized Treasury Bills (T-Bills)
NTBILL
OUSG
MTBILL
-0.32%-0.63%-0.32%$ 11.22B$ 2.30M1038Privacy Infrastructure
QNTR
NOX
ENX
-1.44%-0.83%-1.44%$ 11.10B$ 1.12B5139RWA Protocol
TKFG
GOLDAO
AGRI
-2.14%+0.11%-2.14%$ 10.11B$ 830.47M7240DePIN
COM
PINGO
SUIDEPIN
-2.37%-1.40%-2.37%$ 9.95B$ 1.48B20541Bitcoin Fork
BSV
BTG
SHA
-1.58%-3.04%-1.58%$ 9.51B$ 235.96M542Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CLEAR
-1.83%-1.49%-1.83%$ 9.32B$ 664.08M1243Privacy Blockchain
WAN
DERO
OCT
-0.09%-0.18%-0.09%$ 8.83B$ 259.38M3744Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
GRAV
HNTR
-1.67%-1.12%-1.67%$ 8.67B$ 602.40M5745Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
CELO
WGC
ORDER
-2.05%-1.25%-2.05%$ 8.47B$ 676.72M1446Oracle
ORA
GRG
GORA
-2.03%-1.24%-2.03%$ 8.03B$ 529.51M4647x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
MOSS
REGENT
-2.26%-1.77%-2.26%$ 7.98B$ 522.16M9848Crypto-backed Stablecoin
CDP
BUD
NECT
-0.38%-0.42%-0.38%$ 7.78B$ 86.71M6549Layer 2 (L2)
ISLM
SHAPE
VSC
-0.39%+0.51%-0.39%$ 7.77B$ 1.06B11450Stablecoin Issuer
HBB
JRT
ELX
-1.90%+1.90%-1.90%$ 7.74B$ 833.68M42

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).