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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
TRMP
BTCZ
ROUTE
+1.04%+0.97%-3.12%$ 2.28T$ 79.14B6952Layer 1 (L1)
TEA
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.04%+0.97%-3.08%$ 2.25T$ 76.40B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
TRMP
BTCZ
+0.72%+0.65%-3.56%$ 1.61T$ 38.54B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.20%+1.17%-0.27%$ 620.55B$ 119.43B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
RDD
TOMI
+1.93%+1.86%-1.53%$ 544.88B$ 35.37B1176Made in USA
RYOSHI
MAGA
MONKO
+1.40%+1.28%+3.58%$ 333.38B$ 36.25B2457Stablecoins
USDL
FXD
PMUSD
+0.05%+0.05%-0.07%$ 291.04B$ 96.12B2688USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
USDL
PXDC
+0.01%+0.01%-0.09%$ 288.27B$ 95.99B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CJPY
USDX
MUSD
+0.03%+0.04%-0.09%$ 277.28B$ 94.25B11010Exchange-based Tokens
IOTAI
VVS
VERSE
+1.39%+1.32%-3.56%$ 157.22B$ 4.79B24811Made in China
GT
PANDA
MDT
+1.41%+1.34%-2.15%$ 141.91B$ 1.88B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+1.16%+1.08%-2.18%$ 141.74B$ 2.64B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
SOLCEX
BIT
+1.74%+1.68%-2.10%$ 126.61B$ 1.53B5514Base Native
COMMON
NATO
GOCHU
+0.04%+0.02%-1.88%$ 111.24B$ 23.16B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURAU
EURC
+0.24%+0.24%-0.22%$ 75.10B$ 19.76B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.24%+0.24%-0.23%$ 74.57B$ 19.81B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
IRS
RHOTC
ROUTE
+0.09%+0.00%-7.93%$ 73.81B$ 6.34B105918Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
MAX
STAY
+0.37%+0.35%+43.67%$ 70.40B$ 3.37B66419CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
TEA
+2.46%+2.26%-3.94%$ 69.49B$ 5.85B6920Privacy
BTCZ
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
+3.12%+2.92%-5.35%$ 48.94B$ 3.68B11621Tokenized Assets
LNDX
GONDOLA
MAX
+0.16%+0.16%+97.76%$ 47.27B$ 2.19B48322Governance
ROUTE
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
-0.24%-0.38%-8.75%$ 40.40B$ 4.10B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
PARQ
VERSE
OBS
+0.02%-0.08%-8.62%$ 32.23B$ 3.37B24324Meme
BLACKDRAGON
HOPIUM
GOCHU
+1.50%+1.45%-5.73%$ 32.21B$ 3.05B326525Privacy Coins
MARYJ
FIVE
BTCZ
+5.41%+5.18%-2.59%$ 30.09B$ 1.99B3926Perpetuals
OX
PARQ
QTO
+0.18%+0.07%-8.90%$ 23.38B$ 2.09B7927Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
BOS
CULT
+6.50%+6.23%-3.07%$ 23.25B$ 2.22B8128Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.09%-0.08%-1.26%$ 23.22B$ 300.97M129Infrastructure
P0
COLD
GITLAWB
+0.29%+0.18%-7.29%$ 22.98B$ 1.65B24830Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QST
GEEQ
+6.76%+6.46%-2.96%$ 20.92B$ 1.95B2031Derivatives
OX
PARQ
QTO
+0.07%-0.05%-9.19%$ 20.07B$ 1.42B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
COMMON
+1.79%+1.75%-0.70%$ 19.29B$ 1.62B36333Dog-Themed
CASHDOG
ABE
JAIL
+1.47%+1.37%-5.99%$ 17.68B$ 1.04B37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
GITLAWB
KLEF
-1.60%-1.74%-3.19%$ 17.35B$ 2.36B1017354chan-Themed
OGSM
LOLGUY
MUMU
+1.27%+1.17%-8.12%$ 15.79B$ 1.15B5636Privacy Infrastructure
GTG
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-1.14%-1.28%-9.96%$ 13.87B$ 1.27B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
BYTE
RIZO
GROKIUS
+1.11%+1.02%-7.34%$ 13.19B$ 793.26M5638Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-1.47%-1.62%-10.26%$ 11.80B$ 1.13B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
PUB
-2.50%-2.52%-7.67%$ 11.48B$ 39.29M7040RWA Protocol
LNDX
$QBIT
BD/SOL
+0.47%+0.41%-11.44%$ 11.39B$ 679.34M7341Options
HXRO
DRV
STRIKE
-2.61%-2.64%-8.23%$ 11.06B$ 35.05M1742Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PUB
HUNCH
-2.63%-2.66%-8.21%$ 10.96B$ 39.93M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
SQR
CXT
-0.16%-0.28%-8.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.89B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.39%-0.39%-1.15%$ 10.74B$ 4.32M1145Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
VEMP
+1.24%+1.11%-6.97%$ 10.49B$ 1.57B11746Cross-chain Communication
OBT
CYC
ROUTE
+0.14%+0.07%-11.70%$ 9.96B$ 630.76M5147Oracle
UFI
RIZ
SORA
+0.21%+0.15%-12.00%$ 9.50B$ 591.47M4148x402 Ecosystem
KHO
LKI
TRAI
+0.33%+0.27%-11.84%$ 9.48B$ 598.52M10149Layer 2 (L2)
POP
TORA
CULT
+2.34%+2.22%-5.75%$ 8.94B$ 931.56M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
VVS
SBR
+0.55%+0.45%-8.39%$ 8.45B$ 1.55B62

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).