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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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Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RCADE
BDAG
3ULL
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
STC
BDAG
GRAV
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
BTCZ
NEOX
+0.55%+0.57%+8.29%$ 1.71T$ 28.11B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.43%+1.48%+7.03%$ 647.09B$ 83.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
PASG
TOMI
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
MYRIA
WARPED
MONKO
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
IDRX
JPYC
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
DJED
IUSD
KDAI
+0.02%+0.02%+0.24%$ 288.17B$ 67.84B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
KDAI
IDRX
0.00%+0.00%+0.17%$ 276.78B$ 66.87B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
SBR
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
RLY
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
DF
PANDA
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
LCX
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
HOGE
HYBUX
GOCHU
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SLUICE
WAVE
$SHARBI
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104616CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
TEA
+2.57%+2.64%+20.06%$ 79.86B$ 6.72B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
USDC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.73%$ 75.00B$ 13.10B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.04%+0.04%+0.74%$ 74.47B$ 13.10B419Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
NEOX
GONDOLA
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77220Privacy
BTCZ
RATSPEAK
ANCHAT
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11521Governance
BEND
COLD
ROBOTMONEY
+3.20%+3.24%+23.78%$ 49.09B$ 4.58B19522Tokenized Assets
LAND
PALM
GONDOLA
+99.17%+99.17%-0.96%$ 46.14B$ 741.31M59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
OBS
SIZE
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
ZCL
BTCZ
MARYJ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
FINNPUTER
KOVIN
ASTRO
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
XFT
VEIL
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
TYPUS
OX
QTO
+2.32%+2.37%+23.52%$ 28.01B$ 1.64B8128Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QST
GEEQ
+4.26%+4.44%+37.50%$ 27.67B$ 1.58B2029Infrastructure
GRAV
ARMARA
GITLAWB
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
MIR
OX
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SURPLUS
KIDDIES
GITLAWB
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
AIXCB
JAGER
+3.79%+3.74%+21.21%$ 22.86B$ 1.71B36533Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.60%-1.60%+0.33%$ 22.77B$ 3.74M134Dog-Themed
$SHARBI
TECH
GINUX
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36535Privacy Infrastructure
LUMEN
XCL
SWOOD
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
CHAD
HIKI
GONDOLA
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
XION
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
ELONRWA
69420
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SQR
FIO
ASP
+3.73%+3.77%+30.60%$ 13.77B$ 3.63B14440Yield Farming
BEND
HFARM
SBR
+5.01%+5.07%+23.86%$ 13.58B$ 1.60B11541RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
$QBIT
PALM
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VELAR
VVS
SBR
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MYRIA
MODE
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
LBLOCK
HEDGE
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
DERI
STRIKE
TYPUS
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
UMB
RIZ
SORA
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
WACH
REGENT
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
XYRO
BLOXWAP
HEDGE
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
+1.16%+1.16%-7.75%$ 9.70B$ 4.19M11

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).