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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BTCZ
OGG
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-2.02%$ 2.29T$ 32.71B6952Layer 1 (L1)
TEA
OGG
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-1.95%$ 2.25T$ 30.94B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
OGG
RXD
-0.07%-0.05%-2.52%$ 1.61T$ 16.96B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.23%+0.26%+0.42%$ 621.98B$ 45.03B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
RDD
TOMI
+0.29%+0.34%-0.22%$ 546.47B$ 13.02B1176Made in USA
MONKO
RYOSHI
RXD
-0.11%-0.08%+4.48%$ 333.01B$ 12.75B2457Stablecoins
PMUSD
IDRX
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%-0.05%$ 290.87B$ 37.33B2688USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
USDL
PXDC
-0.04%-0.03%-0.11%$ 288.15B$ 37.29B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
IDRX
IDRT
-0.05%-0.04%-0.08%$ 277.14B$ 36.56B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
SBR
+0.44%+0.49%-1.98%$ 157.91B$ 2.96B24711Made in China
SUN
PANDA
MDT
+0.10%+0.15%-1.14%$ 142.05B$ 1.43B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
RLY
+0.15%+0.21%-1.01%$ 141.96B$ 1.84B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BTSE
KASTA
+0.20%+0.26%-0.99%$ 126.86B$ 914.20M5514Base Native
BLEP
NEIRO
GOCHU
-0.05%-0.03%-1.78%$ 111.19B$ 7.37B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.08%-0.08%-0.12%$ 75.04B$ 5.62B1016Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOGX
RHOTC
SQT
+1.17%+1.20%-5.18%$ 74.68B$ 3.92B105717GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.14%$ 74.50B$ 5.65B418CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
TEA
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
SILV
PALM
MOONDOGE
-1.29%-1.27%+41.56%$ 69.49B$ 1.41B61020Privacy
BTCZ
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-0.34%-0.22%-2.13%$ 48.78B$ 1.81B11621Tokenized Assets
SILV
PALM
MOONDOGE
-1.90%-1.91%+93.28%$ 46.37B$ 764.07M43122Governance
VOLT
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
+1.17%+1.19%-6.53%$ 40.87B$ 2.16B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VVS
OBS
+1.28%+1.27%-5.91%$ 32.64B$ 2.10B24224Meme
RIAL
HOPIUM
USHIBA
+1.17%+1.19%-4.49%$ 32.59B$ 1.80B326925Privacy Coins
ZCL
PRCY
BTCZ
-0.72%-0.57%+1.25%$ 29.88B$ 984.18M3926Perpetuals
ALT
AARK
LOGX
+0.12%+0.10%-6.53%$ 23.41B$ 1.20B7927Infrastructure
KIP
SQT
GITLAWB
+0.45%+0.49%-6.49%$ 23.08B$ 903.30M24828Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ENX
UMIA
-2.39%-2.23%-1.21%$ 22.70B$ 1.12B8129Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.88%-2.88%-4.10%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K130Quantum-Resistant
QBX
QST
QTC
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M2031Derivatives
RAILS
MIR
AARK
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
COMMON
WHY
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B36433Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
SAIKO
USHIBA
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SCRIB
MISATO
DULUS
+0.28%+0.31%-4.23%$ 17.39B$ 1.12B1016354chan-Themed
KEK
HIKI
CHAD
+0.94%+0.95%-7.09%$ 15.94B$ 510.80M5636Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
+0.30%+0.39%-7.25%$ 13.92B$ 599.41M6437Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
MOOSK
MARVIN
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
PUB
SPIN
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M7140RWA Protocol
CREDI
RIP
PALM
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M7341Options
STRIKE
ITHACA
LOGX
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M1742Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PUB
ORACLE
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
LOKA
SQR
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B14444Yield Farming
VERSE
RLY
SBR
+3.49%+3.56%-1.65%$ 10.86B$ 959.33M11745Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.09%+0.05%-1.31%$ 10.75B$ 855.83K1146Cross-chain Communication
CSWAP
CYC
KYO
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M5147Oracle
XFUND
PLI
BAND
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
LKI
MIROSHARK
DIRA
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
HACD
LSK
+0.37%+0.39%-5.54%$ 8.98B$ 809.20M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
VVS
SBR
+3.88%+3.91%-5.37%$ 8.78B$ 971.56M62

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).