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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
OGG
BTCZ
TRMP
+1.09%+1.09%-1.59%$ 2.25T$ 66.55B6912Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
EVR
OGG
+1.06%+1.06%-1.58%$ 2.22T$ 63.08B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
BTCZ
TRMP
+1.02%+1.03%-1.09%$ 1.59T$ 34.98B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.49%+0.49%-2.10%$ 607.54B$ 97.82B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IXO
JKL
PASG
+1.21%+1.21%-2.69%$ 530.24B$ 24.38B1176Made in USA
RCHV
MYRIA
PURPE
+2.60%+2.58%-1.15%$ 329.54B$ 35.30B2447Stablecoins
JPYC
RAI
MSUSD
-0.02%-0.01%-0.32%$ 290.12B$ 82.72B2678USD Stablecoin
USDFC
CASH
MUSD
-0.05%-0.04%-0.32%$ 287.34B$ 82.58B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
JPYC
GYEN
-0.02%-0.02%-0.37%$ 276.25B$ 81.20B10910Exchange-based Tokens
UTYAB
VVS
VOLT
+1.59%+1.59%-0.37%$ 156.63B$ 3.78B24611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
RLY
+1.60%+1.60%-0.43%$ 141.14B$ 2.60B3312Made in China
PANDA
HT
MDT
+1.31%+1.31%-0.60%$ 141.06B$ 1.67B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
HT
BIT
+1.40%+1.40%-0.73%$ 125.69B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
DOM
SIDUS
PAW
+0.62%+0.62%-1.19%$ 109.92B$ 21.98B44615MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
EURC
-0.13%-0.13%-0.99%$ 74.35B$ 18.60B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.13%-1.01%$ 73.82B$ 18.58B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
SLUICE
PLY
+1.19%+1.18%-1.73%$ 72.54B$ 5.36B104218Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
EMYC
PLANET
+1.45%+1.44%-0.96%$ 69.72B$ 3.00B77819CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
BDXN
+2.50%+2.49%-1.89%$ 68.18B$ 4.66B6820Privacy
SWOOD
ZERA
BTCZ
+9.57%+9.56%+5.57%$ 51.67B$ 4.24B11521Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
GONDOLA
LNDX
+0.94%+0.94%-0.50%$ 47.03B$ 1.76B59922Governance
VOLT
COLD
BOS
+2.48%+2.48%+0.59%$ 40.64B$ 3.94B19523Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+13.03%+13.02%+9.22%$ 32.87B$ 2.48B3924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
UTYAB
VVS
VOLT
+2.85%+2.84%+1.25%$ 32.63B$ 2.62B24125Meme
CRIMECAT
AOBS
FORG
+1.07%+1.06%-2.92%$ 31.27B$ 2.55B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
+17.98%+17.96%+13.41%$ 26.37B$ 2.76B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QBX
+19.16%+19.13%+14.65%$ 23.98B$ 2.43B2028Perpetuals
QTO
DCK
LOGX
+3.21%+3.20%+0.10%$ 23.40B$ 1.60B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.30%+2.31%-0.01%$ 23.22B$ 106.63M130Infrastructure
RCHV
MODE
GRAV
+0.80%+0.81%-3.57%$ 22.16B$ 1.57B24931Derivatives
OX
QTO
DERI
+2.87%+2.86%+0.42%$ 20.15B$ 1.28B9232Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIMONICA
SEKOIA
AIXCB
+3.17%+3.17%+0.87%$ 19.46B$ 1.40B36233Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KRYVEX
CVNT
AOBS
+3.67%+3.65%+2.27%$ 17.74B$ 1.91B100734Dog-Themed
TARO
BRODIE
$KEYDOG
+1.01%+1.00%-4.09%$ 16.96B$ 1.01B365354chan-Themed
BRAINLET
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.11%+1.10%-3.37%$ 15.26B$ 1.01B5536Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
ZERA
SWOOD
+4.31%+4.31%+0.29%$ 13.92B$ 1.30B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
PUPPIES
SHRUBIUS
+0.79%+0.77%-4.16%$ 12.64B$ 730.55M5538Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
+4.76%+4.76%+0.76%$ 11.89B$ 1.09B1439Yield Farming
BNSD
RLY
KAON
+3.21%+3.22%+7.84%$ 11.32B$ 1.41B11540RWA Protocol
COLLAT
LNDX
$QBIT
+1.92%+1.92%-3.59%$ 10.98B$ 652.09M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
TRB
SQR
MATH
+3.19%+3.18%-0.75%$ 10.88B$ 1.79B14442Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.59%-1.59%-3.64%$ 10.35B$ 3.51M1143Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-7.77%-7.79%-14.85%$ 9.77B$ 30.14M6944Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
GRAV
+1.06%+1.06%-3.81%$ 9.58B$ 576.73M5045Options
DRV
LOGX
DERI
-6.67%-6.70%-14.50%$ 9.46B$ 137.79M1746Prediction Markets
XR
TRIAD
BLOXWAP
-8.20%-8.22%-15.89%$ 9.22B$ 30.92M3747Oracle
FLX
SORA
HAPI
+0.88%+0.88%-3.90%$ 9.13B$ 541.23M4148Layer 2 (L2)
ICBX
MODE
MYRIA
+4.17%+4.18%+1.96%$ 9.12B$ 1.66B10249x402 Ecosystem
ARBUS
SYRA
MOSS
+1.09%+1.10%-4.29%$ 9.07B$ 522.89M10150Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BLACK
UTYAB
VVS
+4.41%+4.40%+6.75%$ 9.02B$ 1.25B61

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).