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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
GRAV
UBX
TRMP
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6932Layer 1 (L1)
MILK
UBX
GRAV
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
SHIC
TRMP
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
DIVI
TC
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B1186Made in USA
GNUS
HAROLD
MONKO
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2457Stablecoins
IDRX
MSUSD
USDJ
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
HEXDC
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
EURT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
HXRO
MEX
VOLT
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
ZIL
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
LCX
DDX
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GCB
MONEY
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
BYTE
KIBSHI
GRK
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
PLY
QUIVER
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B106016MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-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)
RIP
GSX
PLANET
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66319CoinList Launchpad
KDA
CLV
BLD
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
ANT
XLA
SWOOD
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GSX
GC
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48422Governance
ANT
CRTS
VOLT
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HXRO
MEX
VOLT
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
ANALOS
JETDOG
ANJU
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327925Privacy Coins
PRCY
XLA
ZCL
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
VEIL
BOS
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
PEAR
BOT
LIQUID
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
GRAV
GITLAWB
SVM
-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
TDC
QBX
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
DDX
ASCEND
HXRO
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
PALU
COMMON
BOT
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36333Dog-Themed
BABYSHIB
JETDOG
ANJU
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
SVM
SUIDEPIN
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
HIKI
HOODIE
CHAD
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
PRXVT
ANT
SWOOD
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
GRK
BYTE
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
POLYFACTS
PUB
HUNCH
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
ODDZ
HXRO
ATM
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
TRU
RIP
AGRI
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
OVER
PUB
HUNCH
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3843YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CERE
RDNT
CWS
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M1145Yield Farming
TRU
MPH
EQB
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
FLX
HAPI
GORA
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
SVM
REGENT
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
LSK
1CAT
IGRA
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ASH
STONX
HYDX
-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).