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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

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Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
MEWC
NCN
3ULL
+0.80%+0.72%+4.21%$ 2.51T$ 79.06B6972Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
NCN
MEWC
+0.75%+0.68%+4.17%$ 2.48T$ 74.80B3483Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
BTCZ
MEWC
+0.55%+0.49%+4.31%$ 1.77T$ 43.30B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.46%+0.41%+1.67%$ 648.61B$ 108.33B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
RDD
AION
+0.85%+0.74%+2.86%$ 594.14B$ 26.54B1166Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
MEWC
PIGGY
+2.67%+2.55%+13.88%$ 381.37B$ 42.93B2447Stablecoins
BRLV
BAC
JPYC
+0.06%+0.06%+0.55%$ 292.38B$ 92.03B2728USD Stablecoin
AXD
HEXDC
MSUSD
+0.07%+0.07%+0.53%$ 289.62B$ 91.93B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
USDSM
BRLV
+0.06%+0.06%+0.53%$ 278.24B$ 90.55B11010Exchange-based Tokens
UTYAB
VVS
SHDX
+0.72%+0.64%+1.57%$ 171.24B$ 4.73B24411Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
+1.27%+1.20%+2.50%$ 152.33B$ 3.83B3312Made in China
MAN
PANDA
GT
+0.98%+0.92%+1.46%$ 149.80B$ 1.85B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
BIT
WFCA
+1.10%+1.05%+1.80%$ 134.48B$ 1.35B5514Base Native
HYBUX
BONSAICOIN
DICKBUTT
+1.35%+1.32%+2.34%$ 116.42B$ 23.64B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
GUAC
SLUICE
VAULT
+1.89%+1.71%+2.65%$ 84.99B$ 7.89B105716CoinList Launchpad
NEON
RLY
KDA
+3.25%+3.03%+7.45%$ 83.66B$ 7.86B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.12%$ 75.82B$ 19.65B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.14%+1.15%$ 75.30B$ 19.64B419Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
RWAI
STAY
+3.25%+3.19%+54.29%$ 74.52B$ 4.95B79620Privacy
1CLAWAI
BTCZ
RATSPEAK
+4.85%+4.69%+8.16%$ 62.57B$ 5.83B11521Governance
JURIS
GMM
VEMP
+1.10%+0.91%+4.73%$ 49.81B$ 5.26B19522Tokenized Assets
RMRNA
SECZ
BACX
-0.31%-0.31%+102.12%$ 46.83B$ 2.10B61123Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
UTYAB
VVS
SHDX
-0.89%-1.09%+0.68%$ 38.48B$ 3.52B24224Privacy Coins
ZER
XLA
BTCZ
+2.36%+2.21%+4.54%$ 37.56B$ 1.30B4025Meme
SFM
PLAZZY
FREE
+2.15%+1.92%+1.48%$ 35.76B$ 3.58B331826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
CULT
RADR
+2.89%+2.77%+3.96%$ 30.38B$ 2.01B8227Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
TDC
+2.89%+2.77%+4.53%$ 27.74B$ 1.25B2028Infrastructure
GITLAWB
IDLE
SYLO
+8.78%+8.59%+10.37%$ 27.56B$ 4.11B25329Perpetuals
LIQUID
OX
LOGX
-1.36%-1.65%-0.05%$ 27.36B$ 2.12B8230Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
LAUNCHPOST
AEONBOOK
+3.56%+3.45%+9.67%$ 24.26B$ 3.70B103031Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.54%-0.53%+2.48%$ 23.71B$ 587.19M132Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIMONICA
SEKOIA
WHY
+3.35%+3.14%+7.66%$ 23.71B$ 3.04B36633Derivatives
CYDX
OX
QTO
-2.21%-2.51%-0.05%$ 23.52B$ 1.62B9134Dog-Themed
KIMCHI
BABYASTEROID
ASHIBA
+3.99%+3.71%+9.02%$ 20.19B$ 1.58B37435Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
OBS
1CLAWAI
+6.86%+6.73%+12.13%$ 18.57B$ 2.60B61364chan-Themed
FATGF
SOY
DICKBUTT
+3.93%+3.63%+9.16%$ 18.27B$ 1.75B5637Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
+7.79%+7.68%+14.45%$ 16.09B$ 2.31B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
MOOSK
VALENTINE
+4.12%+3.80%+10.09%$ 15.12B$ 1.20B5539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WOM
AVC
SQR
+7.81%+7.68%+9.80%$ 14.57B$ 2.77B14440Yield Farming
PLUTUS
RLY
VEMP
+0.52%+0.41%+11.93%$ 14.47B$ 1.94B11541RWA Protocol
CHARRED
RWAX
$QBIT
+11.06%+10.92%+9.59%$ 13.70B$ 1.91B7342Cross-chain Communication
JM
JURIS
GRAV
+7.00%+6.87%+8.03%$ 11.67B$ 943.31M5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VELAR
UTYAB
VVS
+0.48%+0.45%+2.83%$ 11.30B$ 1.71B6144Oracle
TRB
UFI
GORA
+8.19%+8.07%+7.15%$ 11.01B$ 820.77M4145x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
WACH
REGENT
+7.76%+7.65%+1.35%$ 10.94B$ 836.06M10646Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
MYRIA
CULT
+2.68%+2.50%+4.20%$ 10.93B$ 1.19B10447DePIN
NODL
NCN
PRE
+3.91%+3.79%+3.88%$ 10.52B$ 928.88M19248Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
+0.07%+0.07%-0.36%$ 9.56B$ 2.94M1149Stablecoin Issuer
ASF
QI
FORTH
+5.33%+5.25%+3.19%$ 9.21B$ 1.07B4250Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
BALL
DANZO
-1.33%-1.50%-11.26%$ 9.20B$ 29.49M71

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).