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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
ZERA
MYRIA
TOMI
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
BDAG
OGG
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
NEOX
OGG
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
RDD
TOMI
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B1186Made in USA
RYOSHI
MYRIA
RXD
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B2457Stablecoins
PXDC
MSUSD
USDM
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B2698USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
PXDC
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDM
CADD
EURS
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B11010Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
SBR
VOLT
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B24711Made in China
SUN
PANDA
ZIL
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
MIR
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GCB
BTSE
BEXC
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B5514Base Native
OPUL
SIDUS
BACHI
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
VOLT
LOGX
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
NEOX
STAY
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B61319CoinList Launchpad
XZK
BCUT
TEA
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B6920Privacy
ZCL
RATSPEAK
ZERA
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B11521Tokenized Assets
GC
GONDOLA
LNDX
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B43322Governance
COLD
GMM
VOLT
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
SBR
VOLT
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B24324Meme
BURGERS
HUH
CATA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B327025Privacy Coins
CCX
GRIN
ZCL
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B3926Perpetuals
VELAR
ZEX
LOGX
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B8027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
EDGEN
BOS
ZERA
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B8128Infrastructure
FOAM
BOS
COLD
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
ABEL
QBX
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B2031Derivatives
CYDX
ZEX
MIR
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
WBAI
COMMON
JANITOR
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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ODAI
OSO
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B101734Dog-Themed
UDOG
RUFUS
SHIBU
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371354chan-Themed
CHAD
LOLGUY
HONK
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M5636Privacy Infrastructure
UMBRA
ZERA
ANT
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
TRUMPIUS
LONG
69420
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M1439RWA Protocol
CREDI
LBM
LNDX
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M7340Yield Farming
R2
KAON
SBR
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B11741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
RDNT
FIO
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B14442Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
BAG
BLOCK
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M7243Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M1144Options
ODDZ
TUNE
LOGX
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M1745Prediction Markets
FUN
PRD
BLOXWAP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M3946Cross-chain Communication
CYC
STAKELAYER
JURIS
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M5147Oracle
WIN
RIZ
PYTH
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M4148x402 Ecosystem
AURA
QUAIN
SYRA
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M10149Automated Market Maker (AMM)
OCI
HYDX
SBR
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M6250Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
ICBX
MYRIA
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).