Buy Crypto Markets Spot FuturesMU Earn Event Center Rewards Hub

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.

Tradable Crypto

Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers

101Masternodes

-1.03%-1.01%-3.06%$ 1.16B$ 66.23M21 102AI Agent Launchpad

-0.85%-1.47%-3.77%$ 1.08B$ 113.76M92 103Arcade Games

+6.97%+7.59%+37.55%$ 1.03B$ 41.59M31 104Ondo Tokenized Assets

-0.92%-1.03%-0.34%$ 984.04M$ 136.32M221 105Mobile Mining

+0.30%-2.27%-12.97%$ 982.76M$ 12.95M11 106Restaking

-5.45%-6.02%-6.36%$ 977.23M$ 107.26M40 107Liquid Staking Governance Tokens

-2.40%-2.49%+1.90%$ 884.48M$ 80.48M35 108Dex Aggregator

+0.58%+0.24%-3.23%$ 869.48M$ 79.24M24 109Internet of Things (IOT)

-1.35%-1.54%-2.09%$ 867.38M$ 31.00M17 110Name Service

-0.91%-0.64%-1.40%$ 853.57M$ 24.42M11 111Gaming Blockchains

+0.04%-0.32%-1.21%$ 838.97M$ 109.14M38 112Superstate Ecosystem

-0.90%-0.78%+7.41%$ 820.66M--1 113Chinese Meme

-4.80%-5.94%-3.49%$ 803.51M$ 22.96M27 114DeFAI

+6.77%-1.37%-7.77%$ 799.47M$ 76.53M137 115Bittensor Subnets

-0.82%-1.11%-3.11%$ 798.91M$ 37.22M100 116Four.meme Ecosystem (BNB Memes)

-4.59%-5.62%-5.05%$ 796.58M$ 52.19M81 117Tokenized Credit

-0.01%+0.08%-0.22%$ 795.92M$ 1.50K3 118EUR Stablecoin

-0.21%-0.20%+0.28%$ 736.94M$ 55.00M19 119SideChain

-6.11%-6.70%-8.28%$ 696.84M$ 59.67M17 120Liquid Restaking Governance Tokens

-6.91%-7.25%-6.33%$ 685.35M$ 63.73M11 121Venice Ecosystem

+5.29%+3.45%+5.33%$ 683.41M$ 18.38M6 122AI Meme

+3.42%+3.28%-1.05%$ 683.08M$ 63.52M242 123IP Meme

-1.08%-1.53%-2.62%$ 681.49M$ 65.04M27 124VPN

-0.28%-0.12%-0.72%$ 665.65M$ 13.89M5 125Robotics

-1.32%-2.17%-2.57%$ 655.46M$ 60.09M38 126BackedFi xStocks Ecosystem

+0.70%+0.70%+3.65%$ 630.87M$ 82.48M88 127Airdropped Tokens by NFT Projects

-1.19%-1.42%-1.44%$ 629.60M$ 65.35M12 128Gaming Utility Token

-1.21%-1.65%-1.98%$ 628.72M$ 89.80M92 129Parallelized EVM

-1.32%-2.45%-0.60%$ 617.80M$ 43.48M7 130BTCfi Protocol

-1.90%-1.39%+1.65%$ 596.62M$ 234.07M22 131Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem

-2.32%-3.26%-4.49%$ 580.15M$ 64.59M222 132Bitcoin Sidechains

-6.53%-7.11%-7.83%$ 576.80M$ 69.01M16 133Tokenized Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

+5.72%+5.48%+7.57%$ 521.84M$ 89.31M42 134Tokenized Exchange-Traded Product (ETPs)

+5.67%+5.41%+7.51%$ 521.71M$ 89.37M42 135MEV Protection

+0.27%-0.09%-6.41%$ 508.68M$ 12.15M12 136PolitiFi

+0.74%+0.44%+2.20%$ 498.03M$ 61.90M62 137Curve Ecosystem

+2.03%+1.32%-0.63%$ 495.54M$ 30.73M11 138Modular Blockchain

-1.42%-1.58%-5.75%$ 490.07M$ 82.12M17 139RUB Stablecoin

+0.64%+0.18%+0.26%$ 482.03M$ 2.06K1 140Entertainment

+1.21%+0.60%-2.97%$ 480.74M$ 54.68M78 141Crypto-Backed Tokens

-0.57%-0.54%-0.81%$ 474.11M$ 1.16M128 142Gaming Governance Token

-0.92%-1.38%-2.51%$ 448.20M$ 78.93M52 143Murad Picks

-2.28%-3.82%-4.52%$ 430.21M$ 33.75M10 144Bridge Governance Tokens

+0.23%-0.05%-7.85%$ 403.58M$ 77.47M18 145Ether.fi Ecosystem

-8.06%-8.32%-7.11%$ 403.39M$ 27.22M2 146Cat-Themed

-4.31%-4.20%-11.87%$ 387.16M$ 56.91M235 147InfoFi

-4.25%-4.14%-2.42%$ 371.15M$ 74.35M8 148Bridged-Tokens

-2.51%-4.06%-5.75%$ 365.71M$ 5.77M64 149Sports

-1.80%-2.15%-4.98%$ 350.05M$ 57.49M84 150LSDFi

-4.48%-4.80%-4.83%$ 339.19M$ 40.32M10

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.

What is the difference between an ecosystem and a crypto sector?

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).