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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
PAW
EMYC
ROUTE
+1.09%+1.09%-1.59%$ 2.25T$ 66.55B6952Layer 1 (L1)
PAW
EMYC
ROUTE
+1.06%+1.06%-1.58%$ 2.22T$ 63.08B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
GLC
EVR
+1.02%+1.03%-1.09%$ 1.59T$ 34.98B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.49%+0.49%-2.10%$ 607.54B$ 97.82B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
XEQM
PASG
+1.21%+1.21%-2.69%$ 530.24B$ 24.38B1176Made in USA
WARPED
PURPE
RCHV
+2.60%+2.58%-1.15%$ 329.54B$ 35.30B2457Stablecoins
JPYC
USDM
MSUSD
-0.02%-0.01%-0.32%$ 290.12B$ 82.72B2698USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
CASH
MUSD
-0.05%-0.04%-0.32%$ 287.34B$ 82.58B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
JPYC
MUSD
-0.02%-0.02%-0.37%$ 276.25B$ 81.20B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
PTF
+1.59%+1.59%-0.37%$ 156.63B$ 3.78B24711Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+1.60%+1.60%-0.43%$ 141.14B$ 2.60B3312Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
+1.31%+1.31%-0.60%$ 141.06B$ 1.67B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BCE
BIT
SOLCEX
+1.40%+1.40%-0.73%$ 125.69B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
AKUMA
PAW
HOGE
+0.62%+0.62%-1.19%$ 109.92B$ 21.98B44915MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.13%-0.13%-0.99%$ 74.35B$ 18.60B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.13%-1.01%$ 73.82B$ 18.58B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SQT
PLY
ROUTE
+1.19%+1.18%-1.73%$ 72.54B$ 5.36B104918Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
EMYC
STAY
+1.45%+1.44%-0.96%$ 69.72B$ 3.00B78019CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
OBOL
RLY
+2.50%+2.49%-1.89%$ 68.18B$ 4.66B6920Privacy
TRIT
ZERA
OBS
+9.57%+9.56%+5.57%$ 51.67B$ 4.24B11521Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
GOLDAO
LNDX
+0.94%+0.94%-0.50%$ 47.03B$ 1.76B60022Governance
VEMP
BOS
ROUTE
+2.48%+2.48%+0.59%$ 40.64B$ 3.94B19523Privacy Coins
ZCL
BTCZ
TRIT
+13.03%+13.02%+9.22%$ 32.87B$ 2.48B3924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
VVS
PTF
+2.85%+2.84%+1.25%$ 32.63B$ 2.62B24225Meme
AOBS
CATA
USHIBA
+1.07%+1.06%-2.92%$ 31.27B$ 2.55B315826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
+17.98%+17.96%+13.41%$ 26.37B$ 2.76B8127Quantum-Resistant
QST
QANX
GEEQ
+19.16%+19.13%+14.65%$ 23.98B$ 2.43B2028Perpetuals
LOGX
DCK
PERK
+3.21%+3.20%+0.10%$ 23.40B$ 1.60B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.30%+2.31%-0.01%$ 23.22B$ 106.63M130Infrastructure
DSLA
SQT
ROUTE
+0.80%+0.81%-3.57%$ 22.16B$ 1.57B24931Derivatives
QTO
OX
PERK
+2.87%+2.86%+0.42%$ 20.15B$ 1.28B9232Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
COMMON
AIMONICA
+3.17%+3.17%+0.87%$ 19.46B$ 1.40B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
$NODE
KRYVEX
AOBS
+3.67%+3.65%+2.27%$ 17.74B$ 1.91B100834Dog-Themed
ADOGE
BABYSHIB
USHIBA
+1.01%+1.00%-4.09%$ 16.96B$ 1.01B366354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
BRAINLET
CHAD
+1.11%+1.10%-3.37%$ 15.26B$ 1.01B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
ZERA
OBS
+4.31%+4.31%+0.29%$ 13.92B$ 1.30B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
THE DOGEFATHER
PUPPIES
SHRUBIUS
+0.79%+0.77%-4.16%$ 12.64B$ 730.55M5538Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
+4.76%+4.76%+0.76%$ 11.89B$ 1.09B1439Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
RLY
+3.21%+3.22%+7.84%$ 11.32B$ 1.41B11740RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
$QBIT
LNDX
+1.92%+1.92%-3.59%$ 10.98B$ 652.09M7341YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
MATH
SQR
FIO
+3.19%+3.18%-0.75%$ 10.88B$ 1.79B14442Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
USDY
BUIDL
-1.59%-1.59%-3.64%$ 10.35B$ 3.51M1143Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
POLYFACTS
-7.77%-7.79%-14.85%$ 9.77B$ 30.14M6944Cross-chain Communication
VULT
ROUTE
GRAV
+1.06%+1.06%-3.81%$ 9.58B$ 576.73M5145Options
DRV
LOGX
DERI
-6.67%-6.70%-14.50%$ 9.46B$ 137.79M1746Prediction Markets
$BOT
TRIAD
BLOXWAP
-8.20%-8.22%-15.89%$ 9.22B$ 30.92M3747Oracle
RIZ
HAPI
SORA
+0.88%+0.88%-3.90%$ 9.13B$ 541.23M4148Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
ICBX
CULT
+4.17%+4.18%+1.96%$ 9.12B$ 1.66B10449x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
MOSS
SYRA
+1.09%+1.10%-4.29%$ 9.07B$ 522.89M10150Automated Market Maker (AMM)
OCI
VVS
UTYAB
+4.41%+4.40%+6.75%$ 9.02B$ 1.25B61

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).