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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
OGG
BTCZ
RTM
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6942Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
OGG
RTM
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
BTCZ
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
PASG
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
MEWC
RYOSHI
MYRIA
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
IDRT
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDFC
MSUSD
USDM
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDM
IDRX
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
VOLT
XSP
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
MAN
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
SFM
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
HT
DEW
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
OPUL
DEPLOYER
SIDUS
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
KAON
RHOTC
$SHARBI
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.89%$ 75.13B$ 11.83B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.90%$ 74.61B$ 11.85B418CoinList Launchpad
TEA
RLY
HMT
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
XLA
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
DCOIN
OPUL
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
ICX
CRTS
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
OBS
XSP
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
ANSEMCAT
FTFS
SQUID
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
ZCL
BTCZ
XLA
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
MCB
NEXUS
JAV
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
KIP
P0
SYLO
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
PNDO
MOONDOGE
DCOIN
+0.37%+0.37%-48.15%$ 23.99B$ 1.59B48228Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+4.93%$ 23.52B$ 343.54K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
UFI
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
MCB
NEXUS
TUNE
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
TDC
-4.41%-4.21%+38.01%$ 20.61B$ 944.51M2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
GOUT
JANITOR
+1.14%+1.15%+8.25%$ 19.65B$ 1.85B36333Dog-Themed
USHIBA
ADOGE
$SHARBI
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
FOMO
AUTONO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
4CHAN
DICKBUTT
FSJAL
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
VERTEX
ENX
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
THE DOGEFATHER
GROKGIRL
ETF500
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
ROUTE
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
APRA
CRYSTAL STONES
ELX
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
WINR
$DICE
DANZO
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
SXP
VOXEL
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
DRV
HXRO
TUNE
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
PRDT
PNK
PRD
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
RLY
BNSD
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
ICX
JM
GRAV
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
UFI
SORA
SWTCH
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
SGL
SYRA
WURK
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
ZYRA
MYRIA
MODE
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SODA
TUNA
VVS
+0.56%+0.61%+16.14%$ 9.28B$ 1.50B60

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).