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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
TRMP
3ULL
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
TRX
LINK
B
+0.23%+0.26%+0.42%$ 621.98B$ 45.03B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
BOUNTY
RDD
DIVI
+0.29%+0.34%-0.22%$ 546.47B$ 13.02B1176Made in USA
GRANDMA
MONKO
RXD
-0.11%-0.08%+4.48%$ 333.01B$ 12.75B2457Stablecoins
FXD
USDFC
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
CASH
USDFC
IDRX
-0.05%-0.04%-0.08%$ 277.14B$ 36.56B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
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
EURQ
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
PIPE
TEA
XZK
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
STRX
FXD
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
AGRI
VIDAX
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)
SHDX
MEX
PTF
+1.28%+1.27%-5.91%$ 32.64B$ 2.10B24124Meme
CLARITY
TAKO
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
ALT
NEMESIS
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)
ENX
BOS
CULT
-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
ABEL
STRK
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M2031Derivatives
QTO
MIR
HXRO
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
TYCOON
DEBIT
TIMI
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B36433Dog-Themed
ASHIBA
SHIBU
$SHARBI
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FLETCHER
KAIRUNE
SCRIB
+0.28%+0.31%-4.23%$ 17.39B$ 1.12B1015354chan-Themed
HOODIE
MUMU
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
STARMAN
WEB
BYTE
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M5638Chain Abstraction
NEAR
BLD
CYC
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
DANZO
SPIN
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M7140RWA Protocol
COLLAT
AGRI
ELX
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M7341Options
EXO
ITHACA
HXRO
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M1742Prediction Markets
FUN
TRIAD
PNP
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SQR
X
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B14444Yield Farming
TULIP
R2
VEMP
+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
ICX
JURIS
GRAV
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M5147Oracle
GORA
BAND
SWTCH
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
WACH
SVM
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M10149Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
CULT
LSK
+0.37%+0.39%-5.54%$ 8.98B$ 809.20M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
KNCL
UTYAB
UBE
+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).