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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
HUAHUA
SHIC
GRAV
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6952Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
SHIC
GRAV
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
BTCZ
SHIC
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IXO
AKT
PASG
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1176Made in USA
TANK
PURPE
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
RAI
IDRT
MUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
USDFC
MUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
IDRT
MUSD
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
BIT
VOLT
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SALT
MIR
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
MAN
PANDA
GT
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
SOLCEX
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
TOBY
SIDUS
NEIRO
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
SLUICE
BUILDR
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104816MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURCV
EURQ
+0.35%+0.35%-0.56%$ 74.62B$ 15.10B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.57%$ 74.08B$ 15.15B418CoinList Launchpad
CLV
PIPE
TEA
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
PALM
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77720Privacy
TRIT
ZERA
BTCZ
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
PALM
MOONDOGE
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59722Governance
BOS
PUMPER
GMM
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
VOLT
ELEPHANT
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
BTCZ
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
CRIMECAT
ZIP227
AIFRUITS
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
ALT
OX
DCK
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
BOS
RCHV
GRAV
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B25031Derivatives
NEMESIS
MIR
OX
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
AIXCB
TIMI
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36633Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOTCOIN
KRYVEX
CVNT
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
COG
ABE
$KEYDOG
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M367354chan-Themed
HIKI
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.78%+1.80%-2.57%$ 15.53B$ 885.07M5636Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
ZERA
SWOOD
+7.25%+7.33%+7.24%$ 14.92B$ 1.99B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+1.22%+1.24%-3.69%$ 12.80B$ 566.23M5438Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
+7.49%+7.59%+7.93%$ 12.78B$ 1.67B1439Yield Farming
R2
KAON
KUMA
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
PALM
$QBIT
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
SXP
SQR
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14442Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
BRUSH
BLACK
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5144Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6946Oracle
XFUND
FLX
SORA
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
ARBUS
CORAL
SS
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
MODE
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
TYPUS
STRIKE
HXRO
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
XR
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 9.08B$ 43.62M37

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).