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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BOS
ANLOG
3ULL
-0.24%-0.26%+4.82%$ 2.41T$ 55.00B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
SHIC
RXD
-0.24%-0.26%+4.75%$ 2.38T$ 51.39B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
TRMP
SHIC
-0.37%-0.40%+4.58%$ 1.70T$ 26.66B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+0.30%+0.30%+2.76%$ 637.96B$ 76.47B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
GRC
CTSI
-0.02%-0.02%+6.03%$ 577.61B$ 20.69B1176Made in USA
RXD
ANLOG
WAGMIGAMES
-7.17%-7.19%-1.20%$ 334.90B$ 29.15B2447Stablecoins
DOC
CDXUSD
MSUSD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.13%$ 290.78B$ 63.92B2708USD Stablecoin
BYUSD
MSUSD
DOC
-0.03%-0.02%-0.13%$ 288.10B$ 63.87B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
AXCNH
WMXN
A7A5
-0.04%-0.04%-0.20%$ 276.77B$ 62.78B11010Exchange-based Tokens
XSP
PSP
SHDX
-0.29%-0.27%+7.32%$ 168.59B$ 4.14B24311Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
POWR
NEXO
-0.15%-0.14%+5.65%$ 148.61B$ 3.02B3312Made in China
CKB
GT
HT
+0.11%+0.12%+4.90%$ 147.64B$ 1.64B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
GT
-0.10%-0.08%+5.24%$ 132.10B$ 1.08B5414Base Native
COMMON
DICKBUTT
GOCHU
-0.11%-0.10%+1.95%$ 113.75B$ 15.54B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PRISM
HEXA
PSM
+0.56%+0.57%+11.11%$ 82.79B$ 6.88B104416CoinList Launchpad
HMT
TEA
KDA
-1.91%-1.91%+10.58%$ 77.85B$ 5.35B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.13%-0.12%-0.09%$ 74.98B$ 12.12B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.13%-0.12%-0.10%$ 74.44B$ 12.14B419Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
RATSPEAK
-4.31%-4.47%+18.03%$ 57.85B$ 3.63B11420Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
DFI
PLANET
-32.63%-32.61%-31.63%$ 48.30B$ 2.39B78121Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
-0.50%-0.47%+15.74%$ 47.57B$ 4.83B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SHDX
OBS
SIZE
-0.96%-0.95%+15.08%$ 38.22B$ 3.17B24023Privacy Coins
XEQM
GRIN
BTCZ
-6.07%-6.33%+19.63%$ 35.93B$ 1.22B3924Meme
POLYDOGE
KUMANEENE
GOCHU
+1.55%+1.53%+9.14%$ 35.24B$ 3.01B315025Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ZERA
BOS
-5.20%-5.53%+25.52%$ 29.22B$ 2.18B8126Perpetuals
RAILS
THRONE
OX
-0.96%-0.96%+15.51%$ 27.37B$ 1.88B8127Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QANX
-5.64%-5.99%+26.36%$ 26.54B$ 1.33B2028Infrastructure
P0
GITLAWB
BOS
+0.72%+0.76%+7.60%$ 24.97B$ 2.17B24929Derivatives
HXRO
OX
RAILS
-1.26%-1.27%+15.23%$ 23.53B$ 1.43B8730Tokenized Assets
VX
SILV
MOONDOGE
-50.69%-50.68%-50.62%$ 23.17B$ 731.80M60231Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.27%-1.27%-0.21%$ 23.14B$ 345.01K132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
REX
COBOT
+2.16%+2.14%+23.85%$ 22.12B$ 2.75B99433Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
COMMON
TIMI
+3.07%+3.07%+15.05%$ 22.03B$ 1.60B36634Dog-Themed
HUSKY
KIMBO
POLYDOGE
-0.09%-0.10%+5.08%$ 18.52B$ 1.30B367354chan-Themed
GROYP
FINE
DICKBUTT
+0.04%+0.03%+5.96%$ 16.74B$ 1.60B5636Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
MIND
ZERA
-1.01%-1.01%+17.56%$ 16.56B$ 1.93B6137Chain Abstraction
RIVER
XION
CYC
-1.66%-1.67%+16.89%$ 14.05B$ 1.44B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MIKA
MOOSK
SHRUBIUS
-0.45%-0.46%+4.59%$ 13.73B$ 1.01B5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CTSI
SQR
K
+6.32%+6.37%+18.95%$ 13.27B$ 3.60B14540Yield Farming
YAK
R2
VEMP
-2.15%-2.07%+15.70%$ 12.93B$ 1.79B11541RWA Protocol
REG
LDY
ELX
+0.97%+0.99%+8.94%$ 12.50B$ 811.07M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
SODA
HYDX
-1.31%-1.24%+20.25%$ 10.99B$ 1.64B6043Cross-chain Communication
CYC
ANLOG
JM
+0.65%+0.66%+7.90%$ 10.81B$ 742.42M5044x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
CDX
STARKBOT
+5.89%+5.90%+13.17%$ 10.79B$ 563.12M10145Layer 2 (L2)
DRV
MODE
CTSI
-0.14%-0.13%+17.11%$ 10.49B$ 1.51B10446Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
SPIN
KAIRO
+2.15%+2.08%-3.70%$ 10.37B$ 24.08M6947Oracle
BAND
PLI
GORA
+0.23%+0.23%+7.21%$ 10.28B$ 555.46M4148Options
ITHACA
DRV
HXRO
+2.01%+1.92%-1.25%$ 10.18B$ 192.17M1549DePIN
GNUS
SABLE
SQT
+9.68%+9.72%+17.84%$ 10.13B$ 1.12B19050Prediction Markets
PRD
KAIRO
HUNCH
+2.39%+2.31%-3.83%$ 9.82B$ 28.10M38

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).