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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

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
MEWC
NCN
RXD
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B6962Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
NCN
RXD
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
MEWC
RXD
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
WAN
HASH
XEQM
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B1186Made in USA
RCHV
MEWC
RXD
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B2467Stablecoins
MSUSD
MSUSD
BRLA
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B2688USD Stablecoin
CTUSD
MSUSD
EUSDT
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MKUSD
BRZ
USDX
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B11010Exchange-based Tokens
UTYAB
VERSE
VOLT
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B24711Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B3312Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BTSE
BIT
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B5514Base Native
FOOM
KIBSHI
OX
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
QUIVER
$SHARBI
LOGX
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B106018Real World Assets (RWA)
GSX
GONDOLA
DFI
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B66319CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
OBOL
RLY
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B6920Privacy
VERTEX
RATSPEAK
1CLAWAI
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B11721Tokenized Assets
GC
GSX
GONDOLA
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B48322Governance
BOS
VOLT
ROBOTMONEY
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
VERSE
VOLT
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B24224Meme
CPU
CATA
DUCKY
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B326625Privacy Coins
ZCL
∅
TRIT
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B3926Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B7927Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M128Infrastructure
BOS
SYLO
EPIX
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B24829Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
BOS
CULT
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B8130Derivatives
SUP
QTO
OX
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B9031Quantum-Resistant
QANX
TDC
GEEQ
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
TAOCAT
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B36333Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
LKI
HATCHER
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B102034Dog-Themed
ISHI
KIMCHI
$SHARBI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B372354chan-Themed
LOLGUY
SOY
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
VERTEX
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
PUPPIES
MARVIN
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
BALL
JACK
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M7040Options
AUC
HXRO
LOGX
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M1741RWA Protocol
COLLAT
AGRI
BD/SOL
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B7342Prediction Markets
XR
HILO
HUNCH
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
LOKA
MYTH
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M1145Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
KUMA
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B11746Cross-chain Communication
ICX
JM
JURIS
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M5147Oracle
ORA
SORA
RIZ
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M4148x402 Ecosystem
X420
SYRA
LKI
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M10149Layer 2 (L2)
MYRIA
TORA
CULT
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
UTYAB
FER
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).