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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
NCN
GLC
RXD
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B6962Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
NCN
RXD
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
GLC
RXD
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
XEQM
RDD
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B1186Made in USA
MEWC
PIGGY
RXD
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B2467Stablecoins
EURS
MSUSD
IDRX
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B2688USD Stablecoin
MOD
BUD
MSUSD
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
EURS
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SUP
VERSE
SBR
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B24711Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
RLY
SALT
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B3312Made in China
MAN
HT
GT
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BTSE
HT
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B5514Base Native
SYND
SIDUS
NOICE
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LIFE
GIVEST
KNINE
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B106018Real World Assets (RWA)
GC
OPENAI
DFI
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B66319CoinList Launchpad
IMU
RLY
HMT
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B6920Privacy
SHERWOOD
RATSPEAK
1CLAWAI
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B11721Tokenized Assets
GOLDAO
OPENAI
GC
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B48322Governance
CRTS
GMM
VEMP
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
VERSE
SBR
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B24224Meme
XLG
DUCKY
CATA
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B326625Privacy Coins
XNV
∅
XEQM
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B3926Perpetuals
ZEX
SUP
PARQ
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B7927Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M128Infrastructure
IDLE
EPIX
KIP
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B24829Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
∅
UMIA
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B8130Derivatives
CYDX
SUP
PARQ
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B9031Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
GEEQ
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
PYTHIA
WHY
TIMI
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B36333Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FAIR
LKI
MA
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B102034Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
SUIT
TANUKI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B372354chan-Themed
MUMU
SOY
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B5636Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
NRV
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MARVIN
SHRUBIUS
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
RLB
PRD
BC
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M7040Options
RBN
AUC
ATM
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M1741RWA Protocol
MPS
LNDX
GOLDAO
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B7342Prediction Markets
BODEGA
XR
PRD
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
PUSH
X
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M1145Yield Farming
VEMP
VERSE
SBR
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B11746Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
JURIS
GRAV
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M5147Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
RIZ
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M4148x402 Ecosystem
NAVEN
WURK
LKI
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M10149Layer 2 (L2)
POP
LSK
MYRIA
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SODA
SPECTRA
SBR
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).