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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
UBX
NCN
MYRIA
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6922Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
UBX
NCN
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3433Proof of Work (PoW)
SIGNA
EVR
TRMP
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
TOMI
VC
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B1186Made in USA
HAROLD
MYRIA
WAGMIGAMES
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2427Stablecoins
CASH
USDJ
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
MUSD
BUD
CASH
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
CASH
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VOLT
SBR
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
CKB
MAN
HT
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
DDX
MANA
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
GRK
SIDUS
NOICE
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
$SHARBI
VAULT
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B105916MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.15%-0.14%-0.24%$ 75.13B$ 16.02B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.15%-0.25%$ 74.60B$ 15.99B418Real World Assets (RWA)
PNDO
BTGOX
MOONDOGE
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66219CoinList Launchpad
BLD
KDA
HMT
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
1CLAWAI
ANT
XLA
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
PNDO
BTGOX
MOONDOGE
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48322Governance
VEMP
ANT
VOLT
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
VOLT
SBR
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
SUIT
SEEDCOIN
USHIBA
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327625Privacy Coins
PRCY
DRGX
XLA
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
VEIL
UMIA
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
DERI
PARQ
LIQUID
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
P0
GMRT
EPIX
-3.99%-3.98%+1.99%$ 23.25B$ 8.20B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.55%-0.55%-0.64%$ 22.95B$ 108.74M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
QBX
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
HXRO
CYDX
PARQ
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
LISA
GOUT
TIMI
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36133Dog-Themed
BABYSHIB
SUIT
USHIBA
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
TTAI
DULUS
CVT
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
MUMU
GONDOLA
RAGEGUY
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
LITKEY
ANT
1CLAWAI
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GRK
MARVIN
MOOSK
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
LINK
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
RLB
BCP
BC
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
ODDZ
HXRO
DERI
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
RNT
RIP
LNDX
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
RAIN
EMP
XYRO
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3743YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
RDNT
SQR
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M1145Yield Farming
VERSE
MVC
SBR
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
CWEB
BLD
SWTCH
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
WIN
ORA
SWTCH
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
TRANSLATE
HD
REGENT
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
MYRIA
ISLM
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
IZI
LYNX
SBR
-8.08%-8.07%+2.96%$ 8.58B$ 1.45B61

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).