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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
TRMP
MYRIA
UBX
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6932Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
UBX
MILK
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
EVR
TRMP
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-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
HAROLD
MYRIA
WAGMIGAMES
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2457Stablecoins
BUD
USDJ
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
CASH
KDAI
BUD
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
KDAI
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
VOLT
MEX
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
CKB
DODO
ZIL
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DASH
DDX
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
MAX
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
LUSH
GRK
SIDUS
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SLRS
MEX
VPLS
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B106016MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-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)
LNDX
RIP
PNDO
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66319CoinList Launchpad
KDA
TEA
HMT
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
LITKEY
DRGX
XLA
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
GC
LNDX
PNDO
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48422Governance
IGRA
VOLT
BOS
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HXRO
VOLT
MEX
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
INU
ABE
BAD
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327925Privacy Coins
XNV
XLA
DRGX
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
UMIA
BOS
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
LN
PEAR
OMFG
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
GRAV
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
QONE
QTC
GEEQ
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
LN
OPIUM
HXRO
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
DEBIT
TIMI
FAIR3
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36333Dog-Themed
BABYSHIB
ABE
USHIBA
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TTAI
SVM
DULUS
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
SPX
SPURDO
RAGEGUY
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
LITKEY
GHOST
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GARY
MOOSK
GRK
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
LINK
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
BCP
POLYFACTS
PUB
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
ODDZ
HXRO
ATM
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
LBM
RIP
LNDX
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
EMP
XYRO
PUB
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3843YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
SQR
CXT
-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
ICHI
MPH
EQB
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
VULT
ROUTE
GRAV
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
WIN
FLX
LINK
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
SVM
REGENT
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
MYRIA
ISLM
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
IZI
UBE
ASH
-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).