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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

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Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RCHV
TN100X
RCADE
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6942Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
RCHV
COOK
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
OGG
MEWC
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
BTSG
RDD
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1166Made in USA
MEWC
PURPE
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
USDFC
FXD
IDRX
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDFC
MUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
USDFC
IDRX
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
KROM
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
MAN
PANDA
GT
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
$QNTM
BIT
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
SEKOIA
NEIRO
KIBSHI
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
EVOP
BUILDR
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.56%$ 74.62B$ 15.10B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.57%$ 74.08B$ 15.15B418CoinList Launchpad
NIBI
EAT
NEON
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
PALM
GONDOLA
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77420Privacy
SWOOD
ZERA
TRIT
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
PALM
GONDOLA
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59622Governance
GMM
BOS
VOLT
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
XNV
TRIT
∅
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
SUGAR
CASHCOW
AIFRUITS
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B314826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZERA
CULT
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
DCK
OX
LOGX
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8129Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
IDLE
GMRT
GITLAWB
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B24931Derivatives
NEMESIS
AARK
OX
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B8932Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
LMT
TAOCAT
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GITLAWB
KAIRUNE
BOTCOIN
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
ANJU
MOMO
RUFUS
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M366354chan-Themed
FSJAL
GONDOLA
4CHAN
+1.78%+1.80%-2.57%$ 15.53B$ 885.07M5636Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
ZERA
SWOOD
+7.25%+7.33%+7.24%$ 14.92B$ 1.99B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
MEMES
RIZO
GROKIUS
+1.22%+1.24%-3.69%$ 12.80B$ 566.23M5438Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+7.49%+7.59%+7.93%$ 12.78B$ 1.67B1439Yield Farming
SBR
VERSE
KUMA
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
CREDI
LDY
PALM
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
AVC
SQR
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14342Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UTYAB
VVS
SBR
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
CSWAP
JURIS
GRAV
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5044Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
TED
HEDGE
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6846Oracle
FLX
ZAP
SORA
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
BLORMMY
MIROSHARK
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
MYRIA
MODE
CULT
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
STRIKE
LOGX
DERI
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
HEDGE
HUNCH
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 9.08B$ 43.62M37

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).