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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
LAI
JEWEL
SWINGBY
+1.84%+1.69%-1.79%$ 2.21T$ 52.64B5812Layer 1 (L1)
WQOM
XEQM
VRSC
+1.93%+1.79%-1.57%$ 2.19T$ 51.92B3523Proof of Work (PoW)
BIG
CY
VRSC
+1.81%+1.68%-1.31%$ 1.61T$ 31.80B1384World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
MOVE
B
+0.80%+0.76%-1.73%$ 581.82B$ 80.88B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
XEQM
SWINGBY
+2.36%+2.23%-2.17%$ 482.02B$ 18.65B1296Stablecoins
HEXDC
YU
EURT
-0.17%-0.15%-0.03%$ 317.87B$ 69.78B2857Made in USA
L1
SN87
RCHV
+2.18%+1.95%-1.14%$ 316.10B$ 23.88B2568USD Stablecoin
LUAUSD
HEXDC
YU
-0.14%-0.13%-0.07%$ 310.82B$ 69.54B1329Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
USDFC
EURT
-0.71%-0.71%-0.67%$ 300.07B$ 67.26B11910Exchange-based Tokens
DERI
JEWEL
KROM
+3.64%+3.41%-0.17%$ 145.00B$ 2.78B26711Alleged SEC Securities
SFM
DRGN
KROM
+2.23%+2.07%-0.99%$ 136.45B$ 2.28B3312Made in China
HT
DF
OSK
+2.07%+1.91%-1.47%$ 134.68B$ 1.46B3113Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KRRX
NKYC
BTTY
+2.09%+1.94%-2.51%$ 121.51B$ 910.14M5614Base Native
SEAM
SPECTRA
CIK
-0.14%-0.16%-0.96%$ 116.74B$ 15.74B48115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURE
EURQ
-0.77%-0.76%-0.89%$ 76.97B$ 14.03B1016Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
OPENAI
LAND
+1.28%+1.31%-0.19%$ 63.30B$ 2.21B56717Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ROO
JEWEL
KROM
+6.10%+5.83%+4.88%$ 60.61B$ 4.84B108018CoinList Launchpad
BLD
HMT
GOG
+3.62%+3.56%-1.77%$ 58.90B$ 3.83B6719Meme
LIBRA
CATX
PERPCOIN
+0.53%+0.06%-5.33%$ 35.89B$ 2.28B341420Privacy
VEILNET
OCT
XEQM
+8.08%+7.99%+10.96%$ 32.31B$ 2.62B10521Governance
RIV
CDL
KROM
+8.89%+8.33%+8.22%$ 32.14B$ 2.66B19222Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A0X
PIE
LUCIEN
+3.93%+3.97%-1.62%$ 24.48B$ 2.14B103723Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
RAM
JEWEL
KROM
+12.34%+11.75%+14.32%$ 24.13B$ 2.00B25424Infrastructure
PEC
XEQM
ORA
+2.37%+2.17%-3.71%$ 23.81B$ 1.83B25325Binance Alpha Spotlight
GAIX
VVAIFU
KIN
+1.88%+1.38%-1.50%$ 22.23B$ 2.39B37026Dog-Themed
WIF2
TSHIB
SANJI
+1.88%+1.63%-7.05%$ 21.35B$ 846.54M37527Tokenized Assets
MRVLX
CRWDX
LAND
+0.41%+0.47%+0.50%$ 20.85B$ 764.38M34928Privacy Coins
JUNO
TRIT
XEQM
+10.69%+10.62%+19.24%$ 19.38B$ 1.27B40294chan-Themed
FUUU
BUCKY
CHAD
+1.93%+1.65%-7.13%$ 18.97B$ 792.55M6030Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.75%+0.75%+1.99%$ 18.62B$ 21.99M131Perpetuals
VELAR
DERI
KROM
+15.19%+14.41%+20.55%$ 18.09B$ 1.58B8932Elon Musk-Inspired
69420
MUSK
CATALORIAN
+1.69%+1.39%-7.52%$ 16.17B$ 604.39M6333Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
RDO
VEIL
+14.96%+15.18%+22.30%$ 15.82B$ 1.68B8834Derivatives
VELAR
DERI
KROM
+16.29%+15.40%+23.49%$ 15.49B$ 1.37B9535Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
+15.07%+15.57%+25.81%$ 12.86B$ 1.20B1836YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
ALT
WOM
+4.33%+3.68%-1.74%$ 12.83B$ 1.71B14837Tokenized Treasury
MTBILL
USDY
THBILL
---0.33%--$ 11.70B$ 1.62M1038Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
VEILNET
OCT
+3.84%+3.90%-0.40%$ 11.29B$ 845.27M5239RWA Protocol
ELX
PALM
BD/SOL
+4.09%+4.02%-1.16%$ 10.21B$ 886.41M7040DePIN
WINGS
RCHV
WXM
+4.67%+4.73%-2.06%$ 9.56B$ 673.35M19441Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
BLD
+3.72%+3.78%-0.65%$ 9.53B$ 688.29M1242Crypto-backed Stablecoin
NXUSD
USDJ
HEXDC
+19.95%+19.99%+19.41%$ 9.23B$ 303.56M6443Privacy Blockchain
XGR
OCT
VRSC
+3.71%+3.70%-1.92%$ 9.17B$ 370.82M3844Cross-chain Communication
ICX
BRIDGE
BLD
+2.61%+2.65%-3.33%$ 8.44B$ 467.65M5545Optimism Superchain Ecosystem
SWAN
LSK
ERN
+2.90%+2.96%-3.16%$ 8.32B$ 475.05M1446Bitcoin Fork
BSV
SHA
XEC
+1.63%+1.65%-11.69%$ 7.98B$ 388.42M547Oracle
HAPI
GRG
ORA
+2.76%+2.93%-2.83%$ 7.90B$ 442.49M4648x402 Ecosystem
MRDN
XONA
CODEC
+2.26%+2.35%-6.27%$ 7.90B$ 400.92M9749Layer 2 (L2)
ALT
LAI
OPAI
+4.63%+4.46%-1.82%$ 7.40B$ 596.86M11250Trump-Affiliated
USD1
WLFI
TRUMP
+2.03%+2.07%+0.44%$ 7.25B$ 2.03B4

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).