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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
3ULL
EPIX
ANLOG
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B6962Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
OGG
EPIX
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
GLC
MEWC
OGG
-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
MEWC
ANLOG
MONKO
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B2457Stablecoins
USDFC
BUD
MOD
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B2698USD Stablecoin
USDFC
BUD
MOD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
USDFC
MOD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
MEX
SBR
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B24711Made in China
SUN
PANDA
ONT
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
LCX
DRGN
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
BTSE
BIT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M5514Base Native
OKAYEG
BACHI
SIDUS
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
USDR
-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)
OWL1
MEX
VAULT
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B105818CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
ARCH
XZK
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B6919Privacy
ZCL
XLA
SWOOD
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B11520Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
OPUL
IXO
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B61121Governance
FNCT
GMM
HWAVE
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SHDX
MEX
SBR
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B24423Meme
CLARITY
FLX
LONG
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B326424Privacy Coins
MARYJ
ZCL
XLA
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B3925Tokenized Assets
AGRI
VIDAX
AMBRX
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M43026Perpetuals
BOO
ALT
OX
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B8027Infrastructure
EYWA
EPIX
WRKR
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B25028Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
BOS
CULT
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B8130Derivatives
NEMESIS
OX
HXRO
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M9231Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
AIXCB
TIMI
+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
ABU
RANDY
SHIBU
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GAS
DEGA
KAIRUNE
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1019354chan-Themed
CHUD
FINE
OKAYEG
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M5636Privacy Infrastructure
ENX
PRXVT
SWOOD
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
OPTI
MARVIN
RIZO
-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)
BAG
SPIN
RIPS
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M7240Yield Farming
BRUSH
KAON
SBR
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M11741RWA Protocol
CREDI
AGRI
RWAX
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M7342YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
FIO
SQR
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B14443Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
HXRO
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M1744Prediction Markets
PNK
XR
BLOXWAP
-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
GRAV
ANLOG
JURIS
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M5147Oracle
SWTCH
ORA
HAPI
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M4148x402 Ecosystem
REGENT
SYRA
WACH
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M10149Layer 2 (L2)
MTL
CULT
POP
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
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).