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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.

Tradable Crypto

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Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
3ULL
EPIX
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-2.02%$ 2.29T$ 32.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
EPIX
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-1.95%$ 2.25T$ 30.94B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
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)
BOUNTY
DIVI
RDD
+0.29%+0.34%-0.22%$ 546.47B$ 13.02B1176Made in USA
ANLOG
MONKO
RXD
-0.11%-0.08%+4.48%$ 333.01B$ 12.75B2457Stablecoins
USDFC
USDJ
BUD
-0.06%-0.05%-0.05%$ 290.87B$ 37.33B2688USD Stablecoin
PXDC
USDFC
BUD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.11%$ 288.15B$ 37.29B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
KDAI
USDFC
-0.05%-0.04%-0.08%$ 277.14B$ 36.56B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
PTF
MEX
+0.44%+0.49%-1.98%$ 157.91B$ 2.96B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
PANDA
+0.10%+0.15%-1.14%$ 142.05B$ 1.43B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
MIR
+0.15%+0.21%-1.01%$ 141.96B$ 1.84B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GCB
BTSE
BIT
+0.20%+0.26%-0.99%$ 126.86B$ 914.20M5514Base Native
DOGINME
LSK
BYTE
-0.05%-0.03%-1.78%$ 111.19B$ 7.37B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
EURC
-0.08%-0.08%-0.12%$ 75.04B$ 5.62B1016Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
MEX
VAULT
+1.17%+1.20%-5.18%$ 74.68B$ 3.92B105617GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.14%$ 74.50B$ 5.65B418CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
PIPE
XZK
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
FXD
SILV
AMBRX
-1.29%-1.27%+41.56%$ 69.49B$ 1.41B61020Privacy
GHOST
XLA
1CLAWAI
-0.34%-0.22%-2.13%$ 48.78B$ 1.81B11621Tokenized Assets
VIDAX
SILV
AMBRX
-1.90%-1.91%+93.28%$ 46.37B$ 764.07M43122Governance
COLD
GMM
ROBOTMONEY
+1.17%+1.19%-6.53%$ 40.87B$ 2.16B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
PTF
MEX
+1.28%+1.27%-5.91%$ 32.64B$ 2.10B24124Meme
TAKO
FLX
INVESTOR
+1.17%+1.19%-4.49%$ 32.59B$ 1.80B326925Privacy Coins
CCX
DRGX
XLA
-0.72%-0.57%+1.25%$ 29.88B$ 984.18M3926Perpetuals
NEMESIS
OX
QTO
+0.12%+0.10%-6.53%$ 23.41B$ 1.20B7927Infrastructure
IDLE
COOK
EPIX
+0.45%+0.49%-6.49%$ 23.08B$ 903.30M24728Zero Knowledge (ZK)
IKA
ENX
BOS
-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
QBX
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M2031Derivatives
HXRO
MIR
QTO
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
STRIKE
GOUT
TIMI
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B36433Dog-Themed
RANDY
ASHIBA
$SHARBI
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GAS
KAIRUNE
SCRIB
+0.28%+0.31%-4.23%$ 17.39B$ 1.12B1015354chan-Themed
FINE
DICKBUTT
OKAYEG
+0.94%+0.95%-7.09%$ 15.94B$ 510.80M5636Privacy Infrastructure
MUTE
GHOST
1CLAWAI
+0.30%+0.39%-7.25%$ 13.92B$ 599.41M6437Elon Musk-Inspired
WEB
RIZO
BYTE
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
SPIN
SHFL
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M7140RWA Protocol
ELX
AGRI
$QBIT
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M7341Options
AUC
ITHACA
HXRO
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M1742Prediction Markets
TRIAD
PNP
POLK
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
SQR
FIO
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B14444Yield Farming
R2
VEMP
SBR
+3.49%+3.56%-1.65%$ 10.86B$ 959.33M11745Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.09%+0.05%-1.31%$ 10.75B$ 855.83K1146Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
ANLOG
GRAV
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M5147Oracle
BAND
SWTCH
HAPI
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
WACH
REGENT
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M10149Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
LSK
POP
+0.37%+0.39%-5.54%$ 8.98B$ 809.20M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
UTYAB
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).