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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
ROUTE
EPIX
3ULL
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
EPIX
ROUTE
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCS
BTCZ
EVR
-0.70%-0.69%-2.66%$ 1.60T$ 19.17B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.88%-0.87%-0.58%$ 616.50B$ 54.86B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
GRC
RDD
-1.49%-1.48%-2.29%$ 538.34B$ 15.49B1186Made in USA
RYOSHI
MONKO
ANLOG
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B2457Stablecoins
USDJ
IDRX
IDRT
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B2698USD Stablecoin
MUSD
HBD
MSUSD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
MEX
PTF
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B24711Made in China
CKB
HT
GT
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
RLY
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
CNX
BIT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M5514Base Native
DICKBUTT
SIDUS
BACHI
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.35%$ 74.98B$ 7.96B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.37%$ 74.45B$ 7.95B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ROUTE
DNA
OWL1
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B105818CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
TEA
RLY
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B6919Privacy
SWOOD
BTCZ
XLA
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B11520Real World Assets (RWA)
TRU
QUAIN
PNDO
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B61121Governance
VOLT
GMM
ROUTE
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
OBS
PTF
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B24423Meme
HARIKO
FLX
LONG
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B326424Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
XLA
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B3925Tokenized Assets
VIDAX
STBU
PNDO
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M43026Perpetuals
NEMESIS
QTO
OX
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B8027Infrastructure
KIP
EPIX
ROUTE
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B25028Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
ZERA
CULT
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B8130Derivatives
NEMESIS
OX
QTO
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M9231Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
TRISIG
LMT
+0.06%+0.07%-2.09%$ 19.30B$ 1.23B36432Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QST
-5.18%-5.13%-10.29%$ 19.30B$ 1.38B2033Dog-Themed
DOGEGF
TAIKI
RUFUS
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GAS
SAIRI
INFERRA
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1019354chan-Themed
FATGF
DICKBUTT
CHAD
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M5636Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
ZERA
SWOOD
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
RIZO
GROKIUS
-2.40%-2.41%-8.60%$ 12.97B$ 437.08M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
ROUTE
-2.31%-2.27%-8.01%$ 11.57B$ 544.31M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
BAG
SPIN
RIPS
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M7240Yield Farming
VERSE
RLY
KAON
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M11741RWA Protocol
COLLAT
TRU
STBU
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M7342YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
FIO
SQR
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B14443Options
ITHACA
TYPUS
DERI
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M1744Prediction Markets
BODEGA
XR
$BOT
-3.54%-3.50%-6.24%$ 10.84B$ 32.80M3945Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-1.11%-1.10%-2.61%$ 10.63B$ 709.02K1146Cross-chain Communication
JM
ANLOG
ROUTE
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M5147Oracle
SKEY
RIZ
SORA
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M4148x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
MOSS
MIROSHARK
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M10149Layer 2 (L2)
POP
MTL
CULT
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
EKUBO
VVS
FER
+0.13%+0.20%-5.85%$ 8.79B$ 764.84M62

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).