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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
RCADE
BDAG
GRAV
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6932Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
BDAG
GRAV
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
TRMP
SHIC
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TC
DIVI
KMD
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B1186Made in USA
GNUS
HAROLD
WAGMIGAMES
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
USDJ
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
BUD
MSUSD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
IDRX
EURT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
STB
MEX
HXRO
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
ZIL
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
DDX
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
NKYC
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
BYTE
NOICE
GRK
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SQT
VPLS
RHOTC
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B106016MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.15%-0.14%-0.24%$ 75.13B$ 16.02B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.15%-0.25%$ 74.60B$ 15.99B418Real World Assets (RWA)
GC
GSX
RIP
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66319CoinList Launchpad
CLV
TEA
HMT
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
RATSPEAK
XLA
SWOOD
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
PNDO
GC
GSX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48422Governance
COLD
BOS
VEMP
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
STB
MEX
HXRO
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
BABYSHIB
TAKO
$KEYDOG
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327925Privacy Coins
PRCY
XLA
ZCL
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
BOS
UMIA
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
AARK
PEAR
LIQUID
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
GITLAWB
SVM
GMRT
-3.99%-3.98%+1.99%$ 23.25B$ 8.20B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.55%-0.55%-0.64%$ 22.95B$ 108.74M130Quantum-Resistant
QTC
GEEQ
TDC
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
OPIUM
ASCEND
HXRO
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
DEBIT
PALU
FAIR3
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36333Dog-Themed
JETDOG
$KEYDOG
BABYSHIB
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SUIDEPIN
KLEF
SVM
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
SPX
GROYP
RAGEGUY
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
OCT
SWOOD
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
MOOSK
GRK
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
PUB
POLYFACTS
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
AUC
HEGIC
HXRO
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
RNT
AGRI
RIP
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
FUN
EMP
PUB
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3843YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
RDNT
SQR
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M1145Yield Farming
TENFI
EQB
VEMP
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
WIN
GRG
HAPI
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
REGENT
SPARKLE
SVM
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
LSK
IGRA
MODE
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
CREAM
ASH
HYDX
-8.08%-8.07%+2.96%$ 8.58B$ 1.45B61

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).