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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
OGG
PAW
ROUTE
-3.41%-3.36%-1.63%$ 2.22T$ 79.30B6952Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
PAW
ROUTE
-3.40%-3.35%-1.60%$ 2.19T$ 76.39B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
GLC
OGG
-2.90%-2.85%-1.39%$ 1.58T$ 42.19B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-2.62%-2.59%-1.41%$ 604.60B$ 110.60B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
XEQM
GRC
-3.83%-3.78%-1.99%$ 523.89B$ 27.90B1176Made in USA
CROWN
GNUS
PURPE
-5.24%-5.18%-2.31%$ 321.20B$ 37.80B2457Stablecoins
FXD
USDM
PMUSD
-0.34%-0.34%-0.25%$ 290.16B$ 92.31B2698USD Stablecoin
HEXDC
KDAI
MUSD
-0.35%-0.34%-0.26%$ 287.47B$ 92.17B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDZ
KDAI
MUSD
-0.37%-0.36%-0.32%$ 276.30B$ 90.65B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VOLT
SBR
-1.86%-1.82%-0.57%$ 154.18B$ 3.75B24611Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-1.06%-1.05%-0.50%$ 139.24B$ 1.70B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
-1.24%-1.22%-0.86%$ 138.91B$ 2.30B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
HT
WFCA
-1.25%-1.22%-0.39%$ 123.95B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
KIBSHI
BARRY
PAW
-2.09%-2.06%-1.76%$ 109.24B$ 23.06B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.79%-0.78%-0.62%$ 74.45B$ 19.92B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.80%-0.79%-0.63%$ 73.92B$ 19.94B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DNA
ROUTE
AUT
-3.80%-3.72%-2.80%$ 71.68B$ 5.35B104818Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
NEOX
PALM
-2.71%-2.71%-2.00%$ 68.73B$ 3.42B77819CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
TEA
-5.53%-5.41%-1.93%$ 66.51B$ 4.90B6920Privacy
ANT
TRIT
OBS
-3.78%-3.71%-0.65%$ 47.16B$ 2.26B11521Tokenized Assets
RAXTI
MOONDOGE
PALM
-0.69%-0.69%-1.28%$ 46.59B$ 2.02B59722Governance
ANT
VOLT
ROUTE
-3.51%-3.41%-2.08%$ 39.66B$ 3.70B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SIZE
VOLT
SBR
-4.46%-4.38%-1.53%$ 31.73B$ 2.57B24224Meme
CANELCORN
AOBS
CATFU
-4.16%-4.10%-2.50%$ 30.94B$ 2.46B316625Privacy Coins
SAL
TRIT
XEQM
-3.19%-3.12%+1.85%$ 29.08B$ 1.03B3926Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.14%-2.13%-2.35%$ 22.69B$ 777.30M127Perpetuals
ALT
DRV
RAILS
-4.31%-4.22%-2.84%$ 22.67B$ 1.39B8028Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
ZERA
BOS
-3.98%-3.89%+2.37%$ 22.35B$ 1.24B8129Infrastructure
TEA
GITLAWB
ROUTE
-5.27%-5.21%-4.06%$ 21.98B$ 1.58B24930Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
QST
-4.18%-4.08%+2.72%$ 20.13B$ 964.56M2031Derivatives
INDY
DRV
RAILS
-4.05%-3.96%-2.32%$ 19.59B$ 1.13B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
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WHY
TIMI
-1.49%-1.41%-0.48%$ 18.86B$ 1.50B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
4AI
AOBS
KIZUNA
-4.20%-4.15%-2.92%$ 17.11B$ 1.74B100934Dog-Themed
RANDY
KIBSHI
BABYSHIB
-4.74%-4.68%-3.66%$ 16.79B$ 1.08B366354chan-Themed
MUMU
LOLGUY
CHAD
-4.47%-4.42%-3.21%$ 15.09B$ 1.15B5636Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
ANT
OBS
-5.29%-5.18%-4.95%$ 13.34B$ 893.19M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
LONG
DOE
SUPERGROK
-4.45%-4.39%-3.86%$ 12.54B$ 834.93M5538Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-5.59%-5.48%-5.24%$ 11.35B$ 773.39M1439Yield Farming
VERSE
RLY
SBR
-1.90%-1.84%+5.78%$ 10.96B$ 1.39B11540RWA Protocol
CREDI
COLLAT
PALM
-6.08%-5.97%-4.95%$ 10.77B$ 605.10M7341Gambling (GambleFi)
SCS
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-1.57%-1.50%-9.98%$ 10.60B$ 26.34M7142YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOOK
SQR
VOXEL
-5.52%-5.47%-3.98%$ 10.54B$ 2.00B14443Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.36%+0.33%-2.47%$ 10.52B$ 3.99M1144Options
HXRO
DRV
TYPUS
-1.65%-1.58%-10.78%$ 10.13B$ 21.31M1745Prediction Markets
PLOT
PNK
HILO
-1.64%-1.56%-10.79%$ 10.04B$ 26.24M3946Cross-chain Communication
VULT
JM
ROUTE
-5.35%-5.25%-4.69%$ 9.48B$ 592.17M5147Oracle
GRG
RIZ
GORA
-5.61%-5.49%-4.53%$ 9.05B$ 525.53M4148x402 Ecosystem
SGL
DIRA
CODEC
-5.89%-5.78%-5.01%$ 8.97B$ 493.74M10149Layer 2 (L2)
ES
ISLM
LSK
-2.30%-2.32%+0.17%$ 8.75B$ 1.30B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VELAR
UTYAB
SBR
-5.45%-5.42%+2.80%$ 8.64B$ 1.21B62

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).