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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
TRMP
UBX
3ULL
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6922Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
NCN
UBX
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3433Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
EVR
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TC
KMD
DIVI
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B1186Made in USA
GNUS
HAROLD
WAGMIGAMES
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2427Stablecoins
CASH
USDJ
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
PATHUSD
BUD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
CASH
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
VERSE
MEX
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
HT
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DDX
MANA
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MAX
HT
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
CDX
SIDUS
LUSH
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BOW
MEX
VPLS
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B105916MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.15%-0.14%-0.24%$ 75.13B$ 16.02B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.15%-0.25%$ 74.60B$ 15.99B418Real World Assets (RWA)
LNDX
LAK3
PNDO
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66219CoinList Launchpad
TEA
KDA
HMT
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
SHERWOOD
PARALOOM
XLA
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
GC
LNDX
PNDO
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48322Governance
ROUTE
COLD
BOS
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
MEX
VERSE
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
INU
BAD
USHIBA
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327625Privacy Coins
XNV
XLA
DRGX
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
BOS
TRUTH
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
HYPE
LN
PEAR
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
MODE
COLD
BOS
-3.99%-3.98%+1.99%$ 23.25B$ 8.20B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.55%-0.55%-0.64%$ 22.95B$ 108.74M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
GEEQ
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
BOND
OPIUM
HXRO
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
DEBIT
TIMI
FAIR3
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36133Dog-Themed
SUIT
BABYSHIB
USHIBA
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LKI
WOON
DULUS
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
SPX
RAGEGUY
SPURDO
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
BDX
LITKEY
PARALOOM
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GARY
MOOSK
GRK
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
BCP
POLYFACTS
PUB
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
AUC
TUNE
HXRO
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
ELX
RIP
LNDX
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
EMP
XYRO
PUB
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3743YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
SQR
WOM
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M1145Yield Farming
BOND
VERSE
MPH
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
VULT
SWTCH
ROUTE
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
WIN
FLX
SWTCH
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
HD
LKI
REGENT
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
MODE
ISLM
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
TUNA
ASH
-8.08%-8.07%+2.96%$ 8.58B$ 1.45B61

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).