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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
GRAV
PAW
EVR
+0.35%+0.35%+2.23%$ 1.87T$ 21.94B7092Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
PAW
EVR
+0.34%+0.34%+2.23%$ 1.85T$ 20.69B3533Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
SHIC
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)
WAN
OAS
TOMI
+0.90%+0.89%+2.73%$ 426.98B$ 6.83B1196Stablecoins
SILK
IDRX
IDRT
-0.11%-0.10%-4.74%$ 287.10B$ 25.55B2737USD Stablecoin
USSD
EUSDT
USDX
-0.10%-0.09%-4.22%$ 284.40B$ 25.52B1258Fiat-backed Stablecoin
SILK
IDRX
IDRT
-0.10%-0.09%-4.24%$ 274.18B$ 24.87B1129Made in USA
PURPE
BANGCHAIN
ANTIRUG
-7.14%-7.14%-8.67%$ 247.60B$ 8.46B24710Exchange-based Tokens
CSIX
ORAIX
VELAR
+1.69%+1.69%+2.01%$ 127.97B$ 1.62B25611Made in China
MDT
PANDA
HT
+1.69%+1.69%+1.94%$ 122.49B$ 1.14B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
MIR
+1.72%+1.72%+1.58%$ 122.23B$ 1.19B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BMX
IXFI
BMEX
+1.67%+1.67%+1.78%$ 106.18B$ 735.69M5514Base Native
DEPLOYER
HYBUX
PAW
+0.30%+0.29%-2.76%$ 103.77B$ 5.55B45215MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDR
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)
ZIX
BETA
VELAR
+0.90%+0.95%-5.46%$ 56.96B$ 2.51B105618CoinList Launchpad
KDA
BDXN
PIPE
+2.81%+2.79%+3.44%$ 51.93B$ 2.01B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
BD/SOL
STAY
-35.00%-35.00%-37.34%$ 40.70B$ 953.20M62620Privacy
MARYJ
ZERA
SHH
+0.58%+0.56%+3.03%$ 30.63B$ 723.50M11621Governance
PPAY
COLD
VEMP
+1.05%+1.14%+2.65%$ 29.18B$ 1.19B19422Meme
INU
DARK
PODGE
+1.87%+1.45%-4.43%$ 25.21B$ 1.49B331623Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ORAIX
ZIX
VELAR
+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)
SKAI
AURA
PHOOD
+2.20%+2.17%+2.59%$ 20.83B$ 1.17B105126Tokenized Assets
TOTO
TSMX
GONDOLA
-52.97%-52.96%-54.82%$ 19.57B$ 369.47M41427Infrastructure
SVM
COLD
GRAV
+1.62%+1.63%+4.28%$ 19.34B$ 1.17B25728Binance Alpha Spotlight
SGC
CORL
COA
+2.03%+2.01%+5.06%$ 16.78B$ 1.43B37229Perpetuals
DCK
QTO
VELAR
+1.79%+1.78%+2.99%$ 16.66B$ 371.44M8030Privacy Coins
GRIN
TRIT
MARYJ
-0.11%-0.14%+3.95%$ 15.99B$ 187.15M3931Dog-Themed
DOGM
PODGE
DOW
+0.69%+0.66%-1.28%$ 14.94B$ 520.65M36932Derivatives
DAFI
QTO
VELAR
+1.99%+1.98%+3.65%$ 14.21B$ 320.26M92334chan-Themed
OGSM
LOLGUY
HOODIE
+0.98%+0.96%+0.65%$ 13.03B$ 505.21M5734Zero Knowledge (ZK)
RADR
RDO
ZERA
+0.35%+0.31%+6.99%$ 11.77B$ 433.25M8335Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
YUKI
DOGM
+0.71%+0.69%+0.52%$ 10.99B$ 358.82M5936Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
ZERA
SHH
+1.40%+1.40%+1.41%$ 10.14B$ 356.42M6337Gambling (GambleFi)
DG
BALL
PUB
-0.19%-0.17%+3.03%$ 9.75B$ 33.22M7038Quantum-Resistant
CELL
QANX
STRK
-0.07%-0.10%+4.57%$ 9.71B$ 142.39M1839YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
AVC
ALPHA
+2.00%+1.99%+3.54%$ 9.53B$ 1.37B14440Options
TYPUS
EXO
LOGX
-0.32%-0.30%+2.87%$ 9.21B$ 27.76M1741Prediction Markets
PUB
PNP
PUB
-0.33%-0.04%+2.76%$ 9.16B$ 34.20M3942RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+1.29%+1.28%+1.02%$ 8.84B$ 297.36M7343Chain Abstraction
BLD
CLEAR
XION
+1.69%+1.71%-0.04%$ 8.49B$ 255.85M1444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.07%-0.06%-25.88%$ 8.41B$ 1.24M1045Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
CLEAR
GRAV
+1.66%+1.75%+2.96%$ 7.47B$ 243.68M5146DePIN
DENT
NCN
$NODE
+3.32%+3.33%+7.58%$ 7.47B$ 339.55M19147Yield Farming
VEMP
KAON
VELAR
+0.39%+0.40%+10.02%$ 7.11B$ 501.40M12248Layer 2 (L2)
OZK
TORA
RDO
+2.89%+2.88%+7.00%$ 7.03B$ 323.42M10849Oracle
UMB
SORA
RIZ
+2.00%+2.00%+2.70%$ 6.97B$ 196.91M4250x402 Ecosystem
JOBS
SVM
AURA
+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).