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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
EVR
RDD
ROUTE
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B6962Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
RDD
ROUTE
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
BTCZ
EVR
-0.70%-0.69%-2.66%$ 1.60T$ 19.17B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.88%-0.87%-0.58%$ 616.50B$ 54.86B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
OBSR
RDD
-1.49%-1.48%-2.29%$ 538.34B$ 15.49B1186Made in USA
TANK
WARPED
RYOSHI
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B2457Stablecoins
USDJ
IDRX
IDRT
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B2698USD Stablecoin
KDAI
MSUSD
MUSD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
IDRX
IDRT
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
PTF
VOLT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B24711Made in China
SUN
GT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
BIT
CNX
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M5514Base Native
SIDUS
TIMI
QR
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.07%-0.07%-0.35%$ 74.98B$ 7.96B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.37%$ 74.45B$ 7.95B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
OWL1
$SHARBI
ROUTE
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B105818CoinList Launchpad
XZK
TEA
RLY
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B6919Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
SWOOD
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B11520Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
PALM
NEOX
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B61121Governance
VOLT
GMM
ROUTE
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PTF
OBS
VOLT
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B24423Meme
SONS
CRIMECAT
USHIBA
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B326424Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B3925Tokenized Assets
PNDO
GONDOLA
PALM
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M43026Perpetuals
NEXUS
OX
QTO
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B8027Infrastructure
GITLAWB
COLD
ROUTE
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B25028Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
ZERA
CULT
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B8130Derivatives
NEXUS
OX
QTO
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M9231Binance Alpha Spotlight
EVAN
TRISIG
JAGER
+0.06%+0.07%-2.09%$ 19.30B$ 1.23B36432Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
TDC
QST
-5.18%-5.13%-10.29%$ 19.30B$ 1.38B2033Dog-Themed
TAIKI
RUFUS
USHIBA
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
INFERRA
SAIRI
REX
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1019354chan-Themed
LOLGUY
DICKBUTT
CHAD
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M5636Privacy Infrastructure
MIND
ZERA
SWOOD
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
PUPPIES
RIZO
-2.40%-2.41%-8.60%$ 12.97B$ 437.08M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
LINK
-2.31%-2.27%-8.01%$ 11.57B$ 544.31M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
RIPS
SPIN
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M7240Yield Farming
KUMA
KAON
RLY
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M11741RWA Protocol
TRU
PALM
$QBIT
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M7342YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
FIO
X
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B14443Options
HXRO
ITHACA
HEGIC
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M1744Prediction Markets
ORACLE
BLOXWAP
XYRO
-3.54%-3.50%-6.24%$ 10.84B$ 32.80M3945Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-1.11%-1.10%-2.61%$ 10.63B$ 709.02K1146Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
ROUTE
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M5147Oracle
GORA
SORA
RIZ
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M4148x402 Ecosystem
AURA
MIROSHARK
REGENT
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
1CAT
CULT
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
OCI
VVS
SBR
+0.13%+0.20%-5.85%$ 8.79B$ 764.84M62

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).