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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
RCHV
MYRIA
XETA
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6942Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
RCHV
HUAHUA
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
MEWC
OGG
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
BTSG
RDD
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1166Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
CDXUSD
FXD
IDRX
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDFC
IUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ZARP
USDFC
IDRX
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VOLT
UTYAB
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
DRGN
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
MDT
PANDA
GT
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
$QNTM
BIT
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
GOCHU
NEIRO
BONSAICOIN
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
BUILDR
PLY
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURAU
+0.35%+0.35%-0.56%$ 74.62B$ 15.10B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.57%$ 74.08B$ 15.15B418CoinList Launchpad
NIBI
NEON
ZKL
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77420Privacy
RATSPEAK
ZERA
TRIT
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
PALM
GONDOLA
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59622Governance
BOS
GMM
VOLT
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
ZIX
UTYAB
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
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TRIT
BTCZ
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
CASHCOW
PODGE
AIFRUITS
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B314826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
OX
QTO
LOGX
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8129Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
RCHV
GMRT
GITLAWB
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B24931Derivatives
AARK
OX
QTO
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B8932Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
AIMONICA
TAOCAT
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
YOTS
KAIRUNE
BOTCOIN
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
MOMO
PODGE
ANJU
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M366354chan-Themed
LOLGUY
GONDOLA
4CHAN
+1.78%+1.80%-2.57%$ 15.53B$ 885.07M5636Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
ZERA
SWOOD
+7.25%+7.33%+7.24%$ 14.92B$ 1.99B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
RIZO
GROKIUS
+1.22%+1.24%-3.69%$ 12.80B$ 566.23M5438Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
+7.49%+7.59%+7.93%$ 12.78B$ 1.67B1439Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
SBR
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
LDY
PALM
$QBIT
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BAND
AVC
SQR
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14342Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
UTYAB
SBR
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
ROUTE
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5044Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
POLYFACTS
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6846Oracle
GRG
ZAP
SORA
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
FDRY
CORAL
BLORMMY
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
CULT
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
STRIKE
DRV
LOGX
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
XYRO
HUNCH
BLOXWAP
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 9.08B$ 43.62M37

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).