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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
NEOX
RDD
ROUTE
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B6962Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
RDD
ROUTE
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
ZCL
BTCZ
NEOX
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
GRC
RDD
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B1186Made in USA
PURPE
RYOSHI
WAGMIGAMES
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B2698USD Stablecoin
GGUSD
MSUSD
USDM
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
VOLT
XSP
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B24711Made in China
SUN
GT
PANDA
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
SFM
KROM
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BTSE
BIT
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B5514Base Native
KIBSHI
TIMI
SIDUS
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
ROUTE
SYBTC
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
GONDOLA
NEOX
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B61319CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
TEA
XZK
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B6920Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
SWOOD
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B11521Tokenized Assets
PNDO
LNDX
GONDOLA
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B43322Governance
GMM
COLD
ROUTE
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
VOLT
OBS
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B24324Meme
XAVIER
SONS
CATA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B327025Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B3926Perpetuals
NEMESIS
NEXUS
QTO
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B8027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
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ZERA
CULT
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B8128Infrastructure
TEA
COLD
ROUTE
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M130Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QST
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B2031Derivatives
BOND
NEXUS
QTO
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
JAGER
TIMI
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
INFERRA
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ODAI
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B101734Dog-Themed
TAIKI
BRODIE
RUFUS
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M5636Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
ZERA
SWOOD
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
MARS
RIZO
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M1439RWA Protocol
TRU
PALM
LNDX
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M7340Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
KAON
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B11741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GATA
X
FIO
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B14442Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
TED
SPIN
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M7243Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M1144Options
ODDZ
HEGIC
ITHACA
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M1745Prediction Markets
HILO
EMP
BLOXWAP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M3946Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M5147Oracle
PLI
SORA
RIZ
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M4148x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
AURA
REGENT
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M10149Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
VVS
SODA
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M6250Layer 2 (L2)
POP
MODE
CULT
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).