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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.

Tradable Crypto

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Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
EPIX
ANLOG
RXD
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B6952Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
EPIX
RXD
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
SHIC
RXD
-0.70%-0.69%-2.66%$ 1.60T$ 19.17B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.88%-0.87%-0.58%$ 616.50B$ 54.86B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
RDD
IXO
-1.49%-1.48%-2.29%$ 538.34B$ 15.49B1186Made in USA
MONKO
ANLOG
RXD
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B2457Stablecoins
MOD
USDFC
BUD
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B2688USD Stablecoin
MOD
USDFC
BUD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
MOD
USDFC
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
MEX
SBR
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B24611Made in China
CKB
HT
ONT
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DRGN
MIR
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BTSE
GCB
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M5514Base Native
PAID
GIZA
BYTE
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.35%$ 74.98B$ 7.96B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.37%$ 74.45B$ 7.95B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SLUICE
MEX
VAULT
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B105518CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
PIPE
XZK
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B6919Privacy
GHOST
XLA
ZCL
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B11520Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
IXO
STAY
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B61121Governance
GMM
VOLT
BOS
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
MEX
SBR
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B24123Meme
CHUDHOUSE
FLX
INVESTOR
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B325224Privacy Coins
MARYJ
ZCL
XLA
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B3925Tokenized Assets
TSMX
AMBRX
TQQQX
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M43026Perpetuals
DCK
NEMESIS
ALT
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B7927Infrastructure
WRKR
BOS
EPIX
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B24828Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
ENX
BOS
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B8130Derivatives
NEMESIS
MIR
HXRO
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M9131Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
TYCOON
DEBIT
+0.06%+0.07%-2.09%$ 19.30B$ 1.23B36432Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
QST
-5.18%-5.13%-10.29%$ 19.30B$ 1.38B2033Dog-Themed
SHIBU
BYTE
RANDY
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M36934Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SCRIB
AIPUMP
KAIRUNE
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1016354chan-Themed
SPX
CHUD
OKAYEG
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M5636Privacy Infrastructure
MUTE
ENX
GHOST
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
OPTI
RIZO
BYTE
-2.40%-2.41%-8.60%$ 12.97B$ 437.08M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
RUJI
-2.31%-2.27%-8.01%$ 11.57B$ 544.31M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
$DICE
SPIN
CHAIN
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M7140Yield Farming
BRUSH
KAON
SBR
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M11741RWA Protocol
ELX
AGRI
RWAX
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M7342YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
SQR
FIO
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B14443Options
ODDZ
ITHACA
HXRO
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M1744Prediction Markets
FUN
PRD
SBET
-3.54%-3.50%-6.24%$ 10.84B$ 32.80M3945Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.11%-1.10%-2.61%$ 10.63B$ 709.02K1146Cross-chain Communication
ICX
ANLOG
JURIS
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M5147Oracle
GORA
UMB
HAPI
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M4148x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
SYRA
WACH
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M10149Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
LSK
POP
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
OCI
BRUSH
SBR
+0.13%+0.20%-5.85%$ 8.79B$ 764.84M62

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).