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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
EVR
BDAG
MYRIA
-1.30%-1.23%-0.50%$ 2.48T$ 84.15B6942Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
EVR
BDAG
-1.25%-1.17%-0.55%$ 2.44T$ 80.15B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
MEWC
EVR
-1.36%-1.29%-1.12%$ 1.74T$ 44.54B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.10%+0.14%+0.55%$ 649.22B$ 117.45B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MTRG
RDD
TOMI
-1.15%-1.07%+0.46%$ 591.85B$ 28.97B1156Made in USA
RYOSHI
MYRIA
MEWC
+4.42%+4.52%+2.61%$ 381.17B$ 45.56B2417Stablecoins
BRLV
KDAI
BNBUSD
-0.11%-0.10%+0.10%$ 292.51B$ 98.67B2748USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
KDAI
BNBUSD
-0.11%-0.11%+0.09%$ 289.68B$ 98.56B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
BRLV
KDAI
-0.13%-0.13%+0.06%$ 278.24B$ 97.24B11010Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
VVS
SHDX
-2.73%-2.65%-0.71%$ 168.82B$ 5.15B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
MIR
-2.23%-2.17%+0.08%$ 150.54B$ 40.84B3312Made in China
CKB
MDT
PANDA
-1.72%-1.66%-0.81%$ 147.14B$ 1.73B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
NIZA
LCX
-1.86%-1.79%-0.26%$ 132.68B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
NEIRO
BONSAICOIN
SIDUS
-0.26%-0.23%+2.51%$ 117.74B$ 25.53B44515Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
GIVEST
RZR
DNA
-3.04%-2.95%+4.38%$ 87.06B$ 8.90B103616CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
EFI
ARCH
-3.63%-3.53%+5.20%$ 85.24B$ 7.36B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
MGT
NEOX
STAY
+45.08%+45.11%+9.39%$ 78.95B$ 7.03B77618MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.56%-0.55%-0.63%$ 75.45B$ 20.56B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.56%-0.63%$ 74.93B$ 20.56B420Privacy
ENX
1CLAWAI
PRAI
-3.04%-2.94%+4.79%$ 62.53B$ 5.17B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
COLD
-6.11%-6.03%+0.39%$ 49.47B$ 5.18B19522Tokenized Assets
RBE
GONDOLA
OPENAI
+102.87%+102.87%-0.01%$ 46.97B$ 2.35B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
VVS
SHDX
-5.62%-5.52%-2.91%$ 37.69B$ 3.88B23924Privacy Coins
DRGX
CCX
ZCL
-5.64%-5.52%-2.75%$ 35.69B$ 1.35B3925Meme
BOBAOPPA
AP
KOVIN
-3.73%-3.61%+0.35%$ 35.13B$ 3.90B309626Infrastructure
KIMA
COLD
AXON
-0.43%-0.42%+23.62%$ 31.32B$ 4.65B25127Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
ZRC
ENX
-6.60%-6.47%-1.27%$ 29.15B$ 1.72B8128Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
GEEQ
-6.14%-5.99%-1.16%$ 26.65B$ 1.50B2029Perpetuals
TANGO
OX
SIGMA
-5.25%-5.18%-5.95%$ 26.09B$ 1.65B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AEONBOOK
BASEMATE
STAY
-4.29%-4.19%+7.11%$ 25.09B$ 3.38B100531Binance Alpha Spotlight
SIGMA
GOUT
APU
-5.39%-5.31%+3.37%$ 23.72B$ 2.59B36332Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-5.13%-5.12%-2.45%$ 23.26B$ 668.04M133Derivatives
MIR
OX
TALIS
-4.33%-4.27%-7.44%$ 22.26B$ 1.25B8934Privacy Infrastructure
GHOST
ENX
1CLAWAI
+1.65%+1.72%+18.26%$ 20.55B$ 3.03B6235Dog-Themed
PONSAN
SHIKOKU
RUFUS
-3.60%-3.48%+1.05%$ 19.62B$ 1.49B36136Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
XION
+2.25%+2.32%+21.07%$ 18.07B$ 2.83B14374chan-Themed
MUMU
4CHAN
APU
-3.31%-3.18%+0.79%$ 17.72B$ 1.62B5338RWA Protocol
LTMNER
RWAX
RIP
+6.21%+6.33%+25.70%$ 15.50B$ 2.27B7339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
GATA
PRAI
-7.44%-7.35%+11.34%$ 15.05B$ 40.60B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
GRK
DOE
BYTE
-3.23%-3.12%+1.36%$ 14.72B$ 1.15B5241Yield Farming
BRUSH
KAON
LVVA
-8.01%-7.94%+1.66%$ 14.64B$ 1.93B11442Cross-chain Communication
THAT
ROUTE
JM
+8.41%+8.50%+23.21%$ 13.44B$ 1.77B5043Oracle
DIA
PLI
TRB
+9.14%+9.23%+26.18%$ 12.84B$ 1.58B4144x402 Ecosystem
MESH
TRAI
X420
+9.06%+9.15%+25.02%$ 12.69B$ 1.59B10545Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TURBOS
VVS
FER
-8.46%-8.35%+2.76%$ 11.56B$ 2.10B6146DePIN
PRAI
DENT
SUIDEPIN
-4.18%-4.05%+7.57%$ 10.89B$ 1.11B19047Layer 2 (L2)
EVR
1CAT
MYRIA
-4.65%-4.60%+1.52%$ 10.81B$ 1.28B10448Gambling (GambleFi)
KAIRO
DANZO
HEDGE
-1.77%-1.73%+2.94%$ 9.60B$ 32.60M6849Stablecoin Issuer
TRIBE
ARGNOT
THL
-4.52%-4.43%+9.43%$ 9.57B$ 1.11B4150Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
-0.11%-0.13%-0.30%$ 9.52B$ 6.65M11

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).