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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
RAVEN
RTM
OGG
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6952Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
RTM
OGG
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
WXTM
EVR
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IRIS
OBSR
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
RCHV
MYRIA
RYOSHI
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
IDRX
MSUSD
IDRT
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
PXDC
USDFC
MSUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
IDRX
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
MEX
VOLT
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
DF
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
SALT
SFM
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
DEW
HT
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
DICKBUTT
OX
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
EURE
USDC
-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
OBOL
CLV
TEA
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
VERTEX
XLA
GHOST
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PLANET
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
SWTCH
CRTS
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ZIX
PARQ
VOLT
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
HYPERCAT
BOXED
USHIBA
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
CCX
XLA
DRGX
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
JAV
OX
PARQ
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
SQT
MODE
SYLO
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
DFDVX
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
+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)
XFT
UFI
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
MCB
PARQ
OX
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QTC
QANX
TDC
-4.41%-4.21%+38.01%$ 20.61B$ 944.51M2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
TIMI
GOUT
JANITOR
+1.14%+1.15%+8.25%$ 19.65B$ 1.85B36333Dog-Themed
$SHARBI
ADOGE
USHIBA
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WOON
FOMO
NUERO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
DICKBUTT
FSJAL
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
VERTEX
GHOST
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
BOLT
GROKGIRL
ETF500
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
LEOX
ELX
CRYSTAL STONES
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
BC
$DICE
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
WOM
VOXEL
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
DRV
TYPUS
HXRO
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
PNK
OVER
PRD
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
BIFI
BNSD
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
ICX
SWTCH
JM
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
ORA
SORA
SWTCH
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
SWTCH
SYRA
CODEC
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
ISLM
MYRIA
MODE
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
VVS
SODA
+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).