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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
BDAG
3ULL
-0.24%-0.26%+4.82%$ 2.41T$ 55.00B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
BDAG
RXD
-0.24%-0.26%+4.75%$ 2.38T$ 51.39B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
TRMP
RXD
-0.37%-0.40%+4.58%$ 1.70T$ 26.66B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
+0.30%+0.30%+2.76%$ 637.96B$ 76.47B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
GRC
TOMI
-0.02%-0.02%+6.03%$ 577.61B$ 20.69B1176Made in USA
MONKO
WAGMIGAMES
RXD
-7.17%-7.19%-1.20%$ 334.90B$ 29.15B2447Stablecoins
RAI
MSUSD
CDXUSD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.13%$ 290.78B$ 63.92B2708USD Stablecoin
USDL
HEXDC
MSUSD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.13%$ 288.10B$ 63.87B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ALUSD
A7A5
LUSD
-0.04%-0.04%-0.20%$ 276.77B$ 62.78B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
SBR
XSP
-0.29%-0.27%+7.32%$ 168.59B$ 4.14B24311Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
MIR
POWR
-0.15%-0.14%+5.65%$ 148.61B$ 3.02B3312Made in China
PANDA
HT
GT
+0.11%+0.12%+4.90%$ 147.64B$ 1.64B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
BCE
-0.10%-0.08%+5.24%$ 132.10B$ 1.08B5414Base Native
DICKBUTT
COMMON
HYBUX
-0.11%-0.10%+1.95%$ 113.75B$ 15.54B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
PSM
PRISM
+0.56%+0.57%+11.11%$ 82.79B$ 6.88B104416CoinList Launchpad
HMT
TEA
KDA
-1.91%-1.91%+10.58%$ 77.85B$ 5.35B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURQ
-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
BTCZ
ZERA
RATSPEAK
-4.31%-4.47%+18.03%$ 57.85B$ 3.63B11420Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
DFI
PLANET
-32.63%-32.61%-31.63%$ 48.30B$ 2.39B78121Governance
PUMPER
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
-0.50%-0.47%+15.74%$ 47.57B$ 4.83B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
SIZE
XSP
-0.96%-0.95%+15.08%$ 38.22B$ 3.17B24023Privacy Coins
JUNO
GRIN
BTCZ
-6.07%-6.33%+19.63%$ 35.93B$ 1.22B3924Meme
旺旺
KIMCHI
KUMANEENE
+1.55%+1.53%+9.14%$ 35.24B$ 3.01B315025Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
-5.20%-5.53%+25.52%$ 29.22B$ 2.18B8126Perpetuals
THRONE
PEAR
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
SQT
P0
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
SILV
PALM
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
KIMBO
KIMCHI
POLYDOGE
-0.09%-0.10%+5.08%$ 18.52B$ 1.30B367354chan-Themed
HOODIE
DICKBUTT
FINE
+0.04%+0.03%+5.96%$ 16.74B$ 1.60B5636Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
ZERA
MIND
-1.01%-1.01%+17.56%$ 16.56B$ 1.93B6137Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-1.66%-1.67%+16.89%$ 14.05B$ 1.44B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
MOOSK
SHRUBIUS
-0.45%-0.46%+4.59%$ 13.73B$ 1.01B5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
SQR
K
+6.32%+6.37%+18.95%$ 13.27B$ 3.60B14540Yield Farming
R2
VERSE
SBR
-2.15%-2.07%+15.70%$ 12.93B$ 1.79B11541RWA Protocol
ELX
LDY
PALM
+0.97%+0.99%+8.94%$ 12.50B$ 811.07M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
FER
SBR
-1.31%-1.24%+20.25%$ 10.99B$ 1.64B6043Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
CYC
REACT
+0.65%+0.66%+7.90%$ 10.81B$ 742.42M5044x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
STARKBOT
REGENT
+5.89%+5.90%+13.17%$ 10.79B$ 563.12M10145Layer 2 (L2)
CTSI
MODE
CULT
-0.14%-0.13%+17.11%$ 10.49B$ 1.51B10446Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
SPIN
+2.15%+2.08%-3.70%$ 10.37B$ 24.08M6947Oracle
GORA
PLI
RIZ
+0.23%+0.23%+7.21%$ 10.28B$ 555.46M4148Options
HEGIC
TYPUS
HXRO
+2.01%+1.92%-1.25%$ 10.18B$ 192.17M1549DePIN
HASHAI
SQT
RIZ
+9.68%+9.72%+17.84%$ 10.13B$ 1.12B19050Prediction Markets
KAIRO
HUNCH
XYRO
+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).