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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
BTCZ
TRMP
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-2.02%$ 2.29T$ 32.71B6952Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
SHIC
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-1.95%$ 2.25T$ 30.94B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
TRMP
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
USH
RAI
MOD
-0.06%-0.05%-0.05%$ 290.87B$ 37.33B2688USD Stablecoin
USDFC
KDAI
MOD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.11%$ 288.15B$ 37.29B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
KDAI
MOD
-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
MDT
ZIL
+0.10%+0.15%-1.14%$ 142.05B$ 1.43B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SFM
RLY
MIR
+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
NEIRO
LSK
BYTE
-0.05%-0.03%-1.78%$ 111.19B$ 7.37B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
EURC
-0.08%-0.08%-0.12%$ 75.04B$ 5.62B1016Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SQT
RHOTC
$SHARBI
+1.17%+1.20%-5.18%$ 74.68B$ 3.92B105717GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.14%$ 74.50B$ 5.65B418CoinList Launchpad
KDA
RLY
TEA
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
RIP
SILV
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
LLYX
SILV
MOONDOGE
-1.90%-1.91%+93.28%$ 46.37B$ 764.07M43122Governance
VOLT
ROBOTMONEY
VEMP
+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
PRCY
FIVE
BTCZ
-0.72%-0.57%+1.25%$ 29.88B$ 984.18M3926Perpetuals
ALT
OX
AARK
+0.12%+0.10%-6.53%$ 23.41B$ 1.20B7927Infrastructure
IDLE
SQT
GITLAWB
+0.45%+0.49%-6.49%$ 23.08B$ 903.30M24828Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ENX
CULT
-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
QONE
QST
QTC
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M2031Derivatives
OX
AARK
MIR
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
ALON
COMMON
TRISIG
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B36433Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
ASHIBA
USHIBA
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DULUS
MISATO
SCRIB
+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
GHOST
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
+0.30%+0.39%-7.25%$ 13.92B$ 599.41M6437Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
MARVIN
BYTE
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
PUB
SPIN
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M7140RWA Protocol
LTMNER
ELX
RIP
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M7341Options
TUNE
ITHACA
DERI
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M1742Prediction Markets
HUNCH
BODEGA
PUB
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
SQR
X
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B14444Yield Farming
SBR
RLY
VEMP
+3.49%+3.56%-1.65%$ 10.86B$ 959.33M11745Tokenized Treasuries
BUIDL
USDY
USDM1
+0.09%+0.05%-1.31%$ 10.75B$ 855.83K1146Cross-chain Communication
ACX
CYC
JM
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M5147Oracle
GRG
PLI
BAND
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
LKI
DIRA
MIROSHARK
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M10149Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
CULT
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).