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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)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
RTM
XETA
RXD
+0.35%+0.33%-0.78%$ 2.49T$ 71.89B6912Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
RTM
RXD
+0.32%+0.30%-0.78%$ 2.45T$ 68.15B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
BTCZ
RXD
+0.16%+0.15%-0.70%$ 1.74T$ 38.76B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.26%+0.25%-0.23%$ 648.30B$ 101.95B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
DIVI
XEQM
+0.77%+0.75%-0.61%$ 594.15B$ 25.32B1156Made in USA
WARPED
MONKO
RXD
+0.08%+0.05%-2.59%$ 379.09B$ 37.58B2397Stablecoins
IDRX
FXD
MUSD
-0.12%-0.12%-0.39%$ 291.37B$ 86.79B2728USD Stablecoin
MIMATIC
HEXDC
MUSD
-0.15%-0.14%-0.55%$ 288.59B$ 86.68B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
MUSD
-0.12%-0.12%-0.32%$ 277.39B$ 85.50B11010Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
MEX
XSP
+1.52%+1.50%-0.40%$ 171.33B$ 4.35B24111Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
RLY
LCX
+1.51%+1.49%-0.12%$ 152.43B$ 3.36B3312Made in China
GT
MAN
DF
+1.38%+1.35%-0.48%$ 148.78B$ 1.67B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NIZA
BIT
LCX
+1.21%+1.18%-0.41%$ 133.81B$ 1.19B5314Base Native
OX
BONSAICOIN
AMETA
-0.33%-0.35%-1.14%$ 116.61B$ 22.61B44215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
CYDX
SQT
EVOP
+0.86%+0.84%+0.52%$ 88.29B$ 8.01B103516CoinList Launchpad
XZK
PIPE
RLY
+0.03%+0.02%-1.06%$ 86.06B$ 7.12B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
LCX
PLANET
RWAI
+0.69%+0.66%+5.61%$ 79.69B$ 4.66B77518MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.55%-0.55%-1.77%$ 74.73B$ 18.59B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.55%-1.79%$ 74.21B$ 18.58B420Privacy
SWOOD
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+1.05%+1.00%-2.86%$ 61.68B$ 4.03B11621Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
JURIS
+2.18%+2.15%-1.45%$ 51.67B$ 5.26B19322Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
OPENAI
GC
-0.03%-0.02%+1.73%$ 47.72B$ 1.83B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
MEX
XSP
+2.54%+2.53%-0.93%$ 38.96B$ 3.41B23824Privacy Coins
XLA
ZER
BTCZ
+0.35%+0.30%-6.02%$ 35.04B$ 1.17B3925Meme
TAKO
NADS
GLITCH
-0.86%-0.89%-4.41%$ 34.96B$ 3.24B308226Infrastructure
MODE
DSLA
SQT
+1.02%+0.96%+10.31%$ 31.71B$ 3.16B24727Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
VFY
CULT
+0.59%+0.55%-6.15%$ 28.61B$ 1.57B8128Perpetuals
TYPUS
ALT
OX
+3.49%+3.50%-3.01%$ 26.82B$ 2.03B7929Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOWYER
SAKURA
AIX9
+2.28%+2.25%+2.60%$ 26.00B$ 3.11B100330Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QBX
+0.31%+0.26%-6.72%$ 25.86B$ 1.27B2031Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
GOUT
TAOCAT
+0.23%+0.16%-3.05%$ 24.38B$ 2.05B36132Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.12%+0.12%+0.95%$ 23.99B$ 381.18M133Derivatives
TYPUS
OX
CYDX
+3.98%+3.97%-3.18%$ 22.85B$ 1.60B8934Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+2.42%+2.39%+4.45%$ 20.51B$ 2.35B6335Dog-Themed
TECH
GOUT
PONSAN
+0.43%+0.39%-4.48%$ 19.71B$ 1.43B359364chan-Themed
APU
4CHAN
CHAD
+1.21%+1.18%-4.28%$ 17.90B$ 1.49B5237Chain Abstraction
XION
CLEAR
ROUTE
+1.82%+1.80%+4.02%$ 17.83B$ 2.07B1438Yield Farming
RLY
EQUAL
MVC
-0.94%-1.00%-2.92%$ 15.48B$ 1.59B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
OOE
PUSH
AVC
+2.66%+2.64%-1.68%$ 15.37B$ 3.19B14340Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
PUPPIES
BABYGROK
+1.13%+1.09%-4.26%$ 14.82B$ 1.02B5241RWA Protocol
APRA
LNDX
CRYSTAL STONES
-0.25%-0.31%+0.67%$ 14.56B$ 1.12B7242Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JURIS
GRAV
-0.09%-0.16%+2.68%$ 12.67B$ 1.07B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SOLID
VELAR
BRUSH
+0.39%+0.34%+2.10%$ 12.08B$ 1.49B6144Oracle
ZAP
PLI
SORA
-0.47%-0.51%+2.19%$ 11.95B$ 773.22M4045x402 Ecosystem
LOKY
WACH
ARBUS
-0.62%-0.66%+1.78%$ 11.79B$ 702.08M10346Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
MODE
+2.50%+2.43%+0.20%$ 11.19B$ 1.22B10447DePIN
RCHV
SQT
IOT
+0.53%+0.46%-0.10%$ 10.98B$ 833.96M18948Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
BUT
DF
+0.69%+0.65%+0.35%$ 9.86B$ 1.45B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
-0.19%-0.15%-0.87%$ 9.45B$ 2.38M1150Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
RIPS
DANZO
-2.23%-2.19%+10.43%$ 9.43B$ 33.82M66

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).