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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)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
3ULL
NCN
RTM
+0.80%+0.72%+4.21%$ 2.51T$ 79.06B6972Layer 1 (L1)
RXD
RTM
NCN
+0.75%+0.68%+4.17%$ 2.48T$ 74.80B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
BTCZ
RXD
+0.55%+0.49%+4.31%$ 1.77T$ 43.30B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.46%+0.41%+1.67%$ 648.61B$ 108.33B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
RDD
AION
+0.85%+0.74%+2.86%$ 594.14B$ 26.54B1166Made in USA
RXD
WARPED
PIGGY
+2.67%+2.55%+13.88%$ 381.37B$ 42.93B2447Stablecoins
DLLR
BRLV
JPYC
+0.06%+0.06%+0.55%$ 292.38B$ 92.03B2728USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HBD
PXDC
+0.07%+0.07%+0.53%$ 289.62B$ 91.93B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
VCHF
KDAI
BRLV
+0.06%+0.06%+0.53%$ 278.24B$ 90.55B11010Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
VVS
SHDX
+0.72%+0.64%+1.57%$ 171.24B$ 4.73B24411Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
+1.27%+1.20%+2.50%$ 152.33B$ 3.83B3312Made in China
MAN
PANDA
DF
+0.98%+0.92%+1.46%$ 149.80B$ 1.85B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
LCX
+1.10%+1.05%+1.80%$ 134.48B$ 1.35B5514Base Native
BONSAICOIN
KIBSHI
DICKBUTT
+1.35%+1.32%+2.34%$ 116.42B$ 23.64B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
EVOP
VAULT
+1.89%+1.71%+2.65%$ 84.99B$ 7.89B105716CoinList Launchpad
GOG
KDA
RLY
+3.25%+3.03%+7.45%$ 83.66B$ 7.86B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.12%$ 75.82B$ 19.65B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.15%$ 75.30B$ 19.64B419Real World Assets (RWA)
RIP
$QBIT
PALM
+3.25%+3.19%+54.29%$ 74.52B$ 4.95B79620Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
+4.85%+4.69%+8.16%$ 62.57B$ 5.83B11521Governance
COLD
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
+1.10%+0.91%+4.73%$ 49.81B$ 5.26B19522Tokenized Assets
TOTO
PALM
LAND
-0.31%-0.31%+102.12%$ 46.83B$ 2.10B61123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
$H2
VVS
SHDX
-0.89%-1.09%+0.68%$ 38.48B$ 3.52B24224Privacy Coins
ZER
XLA
BTCZ
+2.36%+2.21%+4.54%$ 37.56B$ 1.30B4025Meme
PLAZZY
SFM
FREE
+2.15%+1.92%+1.48%$ 35.76B$ 3.58B331826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
ZERA
CULT
+2.89%+2.77%+3.96%$ 30.38B$ 2.01B8227Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QANX
TDC
+2.89%+2.77%+4.53%$ 27.74B$ 1.25B2028Infrastructure
GRAV
KIP
SYLO
+8.78%+8.59%+10.37%$ 27.56B$ 4.11B25329Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LIQUID
-1.36%-1.65%-0.05%$ 27.36B$ 2.12B8230Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
MMO
AEONBOOK
+3.56%+3.45%+9.67%$ 24.26B$ 3.70B103031Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.54%-0.53%+2.48%$ 23.71B$ 587.19M132Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
AIXCB
SEKOIA
+3.35%+3.14%+7.66%$ 23.71B$ 3.04B36633Derivatives
AARK
OX
QTO
-2.21%-2.51%-0.05%$ 23.52B$ 1.62B9134Dog-Themed
SHIBEUS
KIMCHI
BRODIE
+3.99%+3.71%+9.02%$ 20.19B$ 1.58B37435Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+6.86%+6.73%+12.13%$ 18.57B$ 2.60B61364chan-Themed
SOY
DICKBUTT
HOODIE
+3.93%+3.63%+9.16%$ 18.27B$ 1.75B5637Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
+7.79%+7.68%+14.45%$ 16.09B$ 2.31B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
DOE
VALENTINE
+4.12%+3.80%+10.09%$ 15.12B$ 1.20B5539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
DORA
SQR
ATA
+7.81%+7.68%+9.80%$ 14.57B$ 2.77B14440Yield Farming
BNSD
RLY
MVC
+0.52%+0.41%+11.93%$ 14.47B$ 1.94B11541RWA Protocol
RIP
PALM
$QBIT
+11.06%+10.92%+9.59%$ 13.70B$ 1.91B7342Cross-chain Communication
JM
JURIS
GRAV
+7.00%+6.87%+8.03%$ 11.67B$ 943.31M5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
EKUBO
VVS
FER
+0.48%+0.45%+2.83%$ 11.30B$ 1.71B6144Oracle
GORA
RIZ
SORA
+8.19%+8.07%+7.15%$ 11.01B$ 820.77M4145x402 Ecosystem
LOKY
ARBUS
WACH
+7.76%+7.65%+1.35%$ 10.94B$ 836.06M10646Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
CULT
+2.68%+2.50%+4.20%$ 10.93B$ 1.19B10447DePIN
AIDD
GMRX
NCN
+3.91%+3.79%+3.88%$ 10.52B$ 928.88M19248Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
+0.07%+0.07%-0.36%$ 9.56B$ 2.94M1149Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
BUT
FORTH
+5.33%+5.25%+3.19%$ 9.21B$ 1.07B4250Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
TED
HUNCH
-1.33%-1.50%-11.26%$ 9.20B$ 29.49M71

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).