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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

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
EROL
BOS
3ULL
-0.24%-0.26%+4.82%$ 2.41T$ 55.00B6942Layer 1 (L1)
RXD
NEOX
SHIC
-0.24%-0.26%+4.75%$ 2.38T$ 51.39B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
NEOX
SHIC
-0.37%-0.40%+4.58%$ 1.70T$ 26.66B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.30%+0.30%+2.76%$ 637.96B$ 76.47B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MTRG
GRC
PASG
-0.02%-0.02%+6.03%$ 577.61B$ 20.69B1176Made in USA
MONKO
RXD
WAGMIGAMES
-7.17%-7.19%-1.20%$ 334.90B$ 29.15B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
MSUSD
JEUR
-0.04%-0.03%-0.13%$ 290.78B$ 63.92B2708USD Stablecoin
NECT
MSUSD
DOC
-0.03%-0.02%-0.13%$ 288.10B$ 63.87B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
USDM
RUSD
-0.04%-0.04%-0.20%$ 276.77B$ 62.78B11010Exchange-based Tokens
HYDX
SBR
XSP
-0.29%-0.27%+7.32%$ 168.59B$ 4.14B24311Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
POWR
MANA
-0.15%-0.14%+5.65%$ 148.61B$ 3.02B3312Made in China
SUN
MDT
HT
+0.11%+0.12%+4.90%$ 147.64B$ 1.64B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
BCE
HT
-0.10%-0.08%+5.24%$ 132.10B$ 1.08B5414Base Native
COMMON
DICKBUTT
GOCHU
-0.11%-0.10%+1.95%$ 113.75B$ 15.54B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
PSM
PRISM
+0.56%+0.57%+11.11%$ 82.79B$ 6.88B104416CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
KDA
TEA
-1.91%-1.91%+10.58%$ 77.85B$ 5.35B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.13%-0.12%-0.09%$ 74.98B$ 12.12B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.13%-0.12%-0.10%$ 74.44B$ 12.14B419Privacy
ZERA
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
-4.31%-4.47%+18.03%$ 57.85B$ 3.63B11420Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
DFI
NEOX
-32.63%-32.61%-31.63%$ 48.30B$ 2.39B78121Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
-0.50%-0.47%+15.74%$ 47.57B$ 4.83B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
SBR
SIZE
-0.96%-0.95%+15.08%$ 38.22B$ 3.17B24023Privacy Coins
XEQM
GRIN
BTCZ
-6.07%-6.33%+19.63%$ 35.93B$ 1.22B3924Meme
POLYDOGE
KIMCHI
KUMANEENE
+1.55%+1.53%+9.14%$ 35.24B$ 3.01B315025Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ZERA
BOS
-5.20%-5.53%+25.52%$ 29.22B$ 2.18B8126Perpetuals
PEAR
THRONE
OX
-0.96%-0.96%+15.51%$ 27.37B$ 1.88B8127Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QANX
-5.64%-5.99%+26.36%$ 26.54B$ 1.33B2028Infrastructure
SQT
GITLAWB
BOS
+0.72%+0.76%+7.60%$ 24.97B$ 2.17B24929Derivatives
HXRO
OX
RAILS
-1.26%-1.27%+15.23%$ 23.53B$ 1.43B8730Tokenized Assets
SILV
VX
MOONDOGE
-50.69%-50.68%-50.62%$ 23.17B$ 731.80M60231Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.27%-1.27%-0.21%$ 23.14B$ 345.01K132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FLETCHER
COBOT
REX
+2.16%+2.14%+23.85%$ 22.12B$ 2.75B99433Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
COMMON
TIMI
+3.07%+3.07%+15.05%$ 22.03B$ 1.60B36634Dog-Themed
KIMBO
KIMCHI
POLYDOGE
-0.09%-0.10%+5.08%$ 18.52B$ 1.30B367354chan-Themed
RETARDIO
DICKBUTT
GROYP
+0.04%+0.03%+5.96%$ 16.74B$ 1.60B5636Privacy Infrastructure
MIND
XCL
ZERA
-1.01%-1.01%+17.56%$ 16.56B$ 1.93B6137Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-1.66%-1.67%+16.89%$ 14.05B$ 1.44B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MIKA
SHRUBIUS
MOOSK
-0.45%-0.46%+4.59%$ 13.73B$ 1.01B5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
SQR
K
+6.32%+6.37%+18.95%$ 13.27B$ 3.60B14540Yield Farming
VEMP
R2
SBR
-2.15%-2.07%+15.70%$ 12.93B$ 1.79B11541RWA Protocol
REG
LDY
ELX
+0.97%+0.99%+8.94%$ 12.50B$ 811.07M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
HYDX
SBR
-1.31%-1.24%+20.25%$ 10.99B$ 1.64B6043Cross-chain Communication
ACX
CYC
JM
+0.65%+0.66%+7.90%$ 10.81B$ 742.42M5044x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
CDX
STARKBOT
+5.89%+5.90%+13.17%$ 10.79B$ 563.12M10145Layer 2 (L2)
SWAN
MODE
CTSI
-0.14%-0.13%+17.11%$ 10.49B$ 1.51B10446Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
KAIRO
SPIN
+2.15%+2.08%-3.70%$ 10.37B$ 24.08M6947Oracle
GRG
HAPI
GORA
+0.23%+0.23%+7.21%$ 10.28B$ 555.46M4148Options
ITHACA
TYPUS
HXRO
+2.01%+1.92%-1.25%$ 10.18B$ 192.17M1549DePIN
GNUS
SABLE
SQT
+9.68%+9.72%+17.84%$ 10.13B$ 1.12B19050Prediction Markets
PRD
KAIRO
HUNCH
+2.39%+2.31%-3.83%$ 9.82B$ 28.10M38

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).