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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
STC
EROL
BTCZ
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
STC
GRAV
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
NEOX
BTCZ
+0.55%+0.57%+8.29%$ 1.71T$ 28.11B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.43%+1.48%+7.03%$ 647.09B$ 83.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
BLD
PASG
GRC
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
WARPED
MONKO
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
IDRX
JPYC
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
MKUSD
DJED
IUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.24%$ 288.17B$ 67.84B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MKUSD
DJED
IDRX
0.00%+0.00%+0.17%$ 276.78B$ 66.87B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
VERSE
SBR
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
SFM
RLY
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
SUN
MAN
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
CNX
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
DICKBUTT
HYBUX
GOCHU
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44715Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
SLUICE
WAVE
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104316CoinList Launchpad
BLD
TEA
RLY
+2.57%+2.64%+20.06%$ 79.86B$ 6.72B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDC
EURC
+0.03%+0.03%+0.73%$ 75.00B$ 13.10B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.04%+0.04%+0.74%$ 74.47B$ 13.10B419Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
NEOX
GONDOLA
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77120Privacy
LUMEN
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11421Governance
CRTS
COLD
ROBOTMONEY
+3.20%+3.24%+23.78%$ 49.09B$ 4.58B19522Tokenized Assets
PALM
GONDOLA
LAND
+99.17%+99.17%-0.96%$ 46.14B$ 741.31M59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
OBS
SIZE
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
SAL
GRIN
BTCZ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
VALOR
ARTCOIN
KOVIN
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B312926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
XFT
ZERA
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
BOO
AARK
QTO
+2.32%+2.37%+23.52%$ 28.01B$ 1.64B8128Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
GEEQ
+4.26%+4.44%+37.50%$ 27.67B$ 1.58B2029Infrastructure
GRAV
GMRT
GITLAWB
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
BOND
AARK
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LEON
GITLAWB
DBC
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
JAGER
TIMI
+3.79%+3.74%+21.21%$ 22.86B$ 1.71B36533Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.60%-1.60%+0.33%$ 22.77B$ 3.74M134Dog-Themed
UDOG
TECH
GINUX
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36435Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
XCL
LUMEN
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
HIKI
GONDOLA
DICKBUTT
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
XION
BLD
ROUTE
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
MARS
ELONRWA
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SQR
ASP
+3.73%+3.77%+30.60%$ 13.77B$ 3.63B14440Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
SBR
+5.01%+5.07%+23.86%$ 13.58B$ 1.60B11541RWA Protocol
TRWA
PALM
$QBIT
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TURBOS
VVS
SBR
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
JM
ROUTE
GRAV
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
TORA
CULT
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
LBLOCK
HEDGE
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
HEGIC
STRIKE
TYPUS
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
UMB
HAPI
SORA
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
X420
LOKY
REGENT
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
KAIRO
HEDGE
BLOXWAP
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+1.16%+1.16%-7.75%$ 9.70B$ 4.19M11

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).