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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
COOK
BDAG
RTM
-0.20%-0.24%-1.38%$ 2.33T$ 66.49B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
BDAG
RTM
-0.20%-0.25%-1.51%$ 2.29T$ 62.67B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
LAX
TRMP
MEWC
-0.55%-0.59%-2.37%$ 1.64T$ 39.85B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.12%+0.08%+0.19%$ 620.11B$ 92.50B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
RDD
TOMI
+0.60%+0.54%+1.20%$ 550.97B$ 20.96B1186Made in USA
RYOSHI
PURPE
MEWC
+7.76%+7.70%+2.35%$ 343.45B$ 32.52B2457Stablecoins
JPYC
STUSD
IDRX
+0.14%+0.14%+0.28%$ 291.43B$ 77.53B2698USD Stablecoin
CTUSD
DJED
IUSD
+0.08%+0.08%+0.27%$ 288.69B$ 77.42B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
GYEN
IDRX
+0.13%+0.12%+0.20%$ 277.71B$ 75.97B11110Exchange-based Tokens
MEX
SBR
VOLT
+1.83%+1.78%+3.89%$ 164.06B$ 4.48B24611Made in China
CKB
MAN
GT
+1.69%+1.70%+4.03%$ 146.11B$ 2.00B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
KROM
+1.75%+1.75%+4.52%$ 145.92B$ 2.63B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
BIT
SOLCEX
+2.16%+2.16%+4.40%$ 130.91B$ 1.60B5514Base Native
DOGINME
SIDUS
BYTE
+0.17%+0.15%+1.91%$ 113.40B$ 22.75B45215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
WAVE
OWL1
-0.45%-0.58%+0.99%$ 78.41B$ 9.75B105816MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURC
EURCV
EURQ
+0.16%+0.16%+0.15%$ 75.25B$ 15.33B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.15%+0.15%+0.14%$ 74.72B$ 15.31B418Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
DFI
STAY
+46.42%+46.34%+1.78%$ 71.87B$ 6.32B66519CoinList Launchpad
CLV
TEA
RLY
-0.07%-0.15%+1.51%$ 71.21B$ 4.07B6920Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
SWOOD
+0.29%+0.23%+12.47%$ 49.99B$ 6.33B11721Tokenized Assets
ANDURIL
SECZ
APPX
+96.54%+96.48%+0.32%$ 47.15B$ 1.41B48522Governance
DVI
VOLT
COLD
+0.10%-0.10%+3.54%$ 43.77B$ 4.47B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
OBS
VOLT
+0.73%+0.50%+2.75%$ 34.94B$ 3.04B24224Meme
GROKCHAIN
CYB3RWR3N
TAKO
+0.49%+0.48%+3.85%$ 34.29B$ 3.36B328425Privacy Coins
DRGX
XLA
MARYJ
+1.69%+1.64%+15.11%$ 30.01B$ 1.09B3826Perpetuals
IDEX
NEMESIS
AARK
+0.47%+0.23%+1.06%$ 25.16B$ 1.76B7927Infrastructure
SVM
COLD
SYLO
-1.89%-1.95%+5.16%$ 24.22B$ 5.40B24928Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
ZERA
BOS
+3.67%+3.57%+22.74%$ 23.82B$ 1.41B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.88%-1.88%+0.71%$ 23.07B$ 34.09M130Derivatives
TUNE
NEMESIS
AARK
+0.81%+0.53%-0.24%$ 21.75B$ 1.40B9131Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
TDC
+4.39%+4.30%+25.31%$ 21.51B$ 1.03B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
EVAN
COMMON
ELDE
+0.35%+0.33%+6.52%$ 19.72B$ 2.17B36333Dog-Themed
ANJU
JETDOG
$KEYDOG
+0.40%+0.48%+3.01%$ 18.90B$ 1.16B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KLEF
SURPLUS
YIELDFY
+0.47%+0.31%+11.61%$ 18.25B$ 2.08B1024354chan-Themed
CHAD
FSJAL
MUMU
-0.69%-0.60%+2.00%$ 17.04B$ 1.23B5636Privacy Infrastructure
ZERA
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
-1.72%-1.80%+8.35%$ 14.75B$ 4.74B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
GROKCHAIN
BYTE
-0.95%-0.82%+3.83%$ 14.19B$ 894.02M5738Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
CLEAR
-1.72%-1.79%+9.18%$ 12.58B$ 4.58B1439RWA Protocol
PALM
BD/SOL
$QBIT
-1.89%-1.95%+4.76%$ 12.33B$ 4.41B7340Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-0.61%-0.66%-5.19%$ 12.07B$ 38.04M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
SXP
SQR
-0.79%-0.94%+5.01%$ 11.93B$ 2.24B14442Options
TYPUS
HEGIC
TUNE
-0.51%-0.55%-5.40%$ 11.68B$ 37.60M1743Prediction Markets
POLK
$BOT
HUNCH
-0.68%-0.72%-5.52%$ 11.56B$ 37.94M3844Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
+0.21%+0.22%-0.35%$ 10.92B$ 4.56M1145Yield Farming
KUMA
KAON
SBR
-1.59%-1.64%+3.52%$ 10.87B$ 1.33B11746Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
JM
GRAV
-1.69%-1.76%+5.24%$ 10.80B$ 4.32B5147Oracle
PLI
RIZ
IDNA
-1.79%-1.85%+5.43%$ 10.29B$ 4.30B4148x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
SVM
REGENT
-1.94%-2.00%+5.95%$ 10.26B$ 4.30B10149Layer 2 (L2)
LSK
CLV
POP
-1.23%-1.26%+6.41%$ 9.39B$ 1.25B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
STONX
VVS
SBR
+0.64%+0.42%+9.02%$ 9.34B$ 1.35B61

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).