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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

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
TRMP
PAW
GRAV
+1.09%+1.09%-1.59%$ 2.25T$ 66.55B6912Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
PAW
GRAV
+1.06%+1.06%-1.58%$ 2.22T$ 63.08B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
SHIC
TRMP
+1.02%+1.03%-1.09%$ 1.59T$ 34.98B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.49%+0.49%-2.10%$ 607.54B$ 97.82B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IXO
JKL
TOMI
+1.21%+1.21%-2.69%$ 530.24B$ 24.38B1176Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
MONKO
+2.60%+2.58%-1.15%$ 329.54B$ 35.30B2447Stablecoins
JPYC
MSUSD
MUSD
-0.02%-0.01%-0.32%$ 290.12B$ 82.72B2678USD Stablecoin
KDAI
PXDC
MUSD
-0.05%-0.04%-0.32%$ 287.34B$ 82.58B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
JPYC
MUSD
-0.02%-0.02%-0.37%$ 276.25B$ 81.20B10910Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VVS
VOLT
+1.59%+1.59%-0.37%$ 156.63B$ 3.78B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
RLY
+1.60%+1.60%-0.43%$ 141.14B$ 2.60B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
PANDA
+1.31%+1.31%-0.60%$ 141.06B$ 1.67B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
HT
BIT
+1.40%+1.40%-0.73%$ 125.69B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
NEIRO
SIDUS
PAW
+0.62%+0.62%-1.19%$ 109.92B$ 21.98B44615MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.13%-0.13%-0.99%$ 74.35B$ 18.60B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.14%-0.13%-1.01%$ 73.82B$ 18.58B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SLUICE
DNA
LOGX
+1.19%+1.18%-1.73%$ 72.54B$ 5.36B104218Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
QUAIN
EMYC
+1.45%+1.44%-0.96%$ 69.72B$ 3.00B77819CoinList Launchpad
BDXN
OBOL
RLY
+2.50%+2.49%-1.89%$ 68.18B$ 4.66B6820Privacy
TRIT
ZERA
SWOOD
+9.57%+9.56%+5.57%$ 51.67B$ 4.24B11521Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
GONDOLA
LNDX
+0.94%+0.94%-0.50%$ 47.03B$ 1.76B59922Governance
COLD
GMM
VOLT
+2.48%+2.48%+0.59%$ 40.64B$ 3.94B19523Privacy Coins
ZCL
FIVE
TRIT
+13.03%+13.02%+9.22%$ 32.87B$ 2.48B3924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
VVS
VOLT
+2.85%+2.84%+1.25%$ 32.63B$ 2.62B24125Meme
CRIMECAT
AOBS
FORG
+1.07%+1.06%-2.92%$ 31.27B$ 2.55B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
+17.98%+17.96%+13.41%$ 26.37B$ 2.76B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QBX
+19.16%+19.13%+14.65%$ 23.98B$ 2.43B2028Perpetuals
DCK
PERK
LOGX
+3.21%+3.20%+0.10%$ 23.40B$ 1.60B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.30%+2.31%-0.01%$ 23.22B$ 106.63M130Infrastructure
RCHV
IDLE
GRAV
+0.80%+0.81%-3.57%$ 22.16B$ 1.57B24931Derivatives
DERI
QTO
PERK
+2.87%+2.86%+0.42%$ 20.15B$ 1.28B9232Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIMONICA
SEKOIA
TAOCAT
+3.17%+3.17%+0.87%$ 19.46B$ 1.40B36233Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LUNA9
KRYVEX
AOBS
+3.67%+3.65%+2.27%$ 17.74B$ 1.91B100734Dog-Themed
ADOGE
BABY DOWGE
$KEYDOG
+1.01%+1.00%-4.09%$ 16.96B$ 1.01B365354chan-Themed
FATGF
HOODIE
CHAD
+1.11%+1.10%-3.37%$ 15.26B$ 1.01B5536Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
ZERA
SWOOD
+4.31%+4.31%+0.29%$ 13.92B$ 1.30B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
PUPPIES
SHRUBIUS
+0.79%+0.77%-4.16%$ 12.64B$ 730.55M5538Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
+4.76%+4.76%+0.76%$ 11.89B$ 1.09B1439Yield Farming
SBR
RLY
BNSD
+3.21%+3.22%+7.84%$ 11.32B$ 1.41B11540RWA Protocol
COLLAT
GOLDAO
LNDX
+1.92%+1.92%-3.59%$ 10.98B$ 652.09M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
SXP
SQR
+3.19%+3.18%-0.75%$ 10.88B$ 1.79B14442Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.59%-1.59%-3.64%$ 10.35B$ 3.51M1143Gambling (GambleFi)
TRIAD
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-7.77%-7.79%-14.85%$ 9.77B$ 30.14M6944Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
GRAV
+1.06%+1.06%-3.81%$ 9.58B$ 576.73M5045Options
DRV
LOGX
DERI
-6.67%-6.70%-14.50%$ 9.46B$ 137.79M1746Prediction Markets
TRIAD
BLOXWAP
XYRO
-8.20%-8.22%-15.89%$ 9.22B$ 30.92M3747Oracle
RIZ
HAPI
SORA
+0.88%+0.88%-3.90%$ 9.13B$ 541.23M4148Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
ICBX
+4.17%+4.18%+1.96%$ 9.12B$ 1.66B10249x402 Ecosystem
LOKY
MOSS
SYRA
+1.09%+1.10%-4.29%$ 9.07B$ 522.89M10150Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UTYAB
VVS
SBR
+4.41%+4.40%+6.75%$ 9.02B$ 1.25B61

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).