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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BTCZ
TRMP
EVR
+1.09%+1.09%-1.59%$ 2.25T$ 66.55B6912Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
EVR
MEWC
+1.06%+1.06%-1.58%$ 2.22T$ 63.08B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
TRMP
EVR
+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)
JKL
PASG
IXO
+1.21%+1.21%-2.69%$ 530.24B$ 24.38B1176Made in USA
RCHV
PURPE
MEWC
+2.60%+2.58%-1.15%$ 329.54B$ 35.30B2447Stablecoins
MUSD
JPYC
IDRT
-0.02%-0.01%-0.32%$ 290.12B$ 82.72B2678USD Stablecoin
PXDC
USDFC
MUSD
-0.05%-0.04%-0.32%$ 287.34B$ 82.58B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
JPYC
IDRT
-0.02%-0.02%-0.37%$ 276.25B$ 81.20B10910Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
SHDX
VOLT
+1.59%+1.59%-0.37%$ 156.63B$ 3.78B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
SALT
+1.60%+1.60%-0.43%$ 141.14B$ 2.60B3312Made in China
MAN
HT
MDT
+1.31%+1.31%-0.60%$ 141.06B$ 1.67B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BIT
WFCA
+1.40%+1.40%-0.73%$ 125.69B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
TOBY
DOM
GOCHU
+0.62%+0.62%-1.19%$ 109.92B$ 21.98B44615MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURCV
EURQ
-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)
VAULT
SLUICE
PLY
+1.19%+1.18%-1.73%$ 72.54B$ 5.36B104218Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
EMYC
NEOX
+1.45%+1.44%-0.96%$ 69.72B$ 3.00B77819CoinList Launchpad
KDA
OBOL
BDXN
+2.50%+2.49%-1.89%$ 68.18B$ 4.66B6820Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
OBS
+9.57%+9.56%+5.57%$ 51.67B$ 4.24B11521Tokenized Assets
LNDX
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.94%+0.94%-0.50%$ 47.03B$ 1.76B59922Governance
GMM
PLG
VOLT
+2.48%+2.48%+0.59%$ 40.64B$ 3.94B19523Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
BTCZ
+13.03%+13.02%+9.22%$ 32.87B$ 2.48B3924Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
SHDX
VOLT
+2.85%+2.84%+1.25%$ 32.63B$ 2.62B24125Meme
CPU
CRIMECAT
FORG
+1.07%+1.06%-2.92%$ 31.27B$ 2.55B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
+17.98%+17.96%+13.41%$ 26.37B$ 2.76B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
GEEQ
QBX
+19.16%+19.13%+14.65%$ 23.98B$ 2.43B2028Perpetuals
QTO
DCK
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
KIP
SQT
RCHV
+0.80%+0.81%-3.57%$ 22.16B$ 1.57B24931Derivatives
DERI
OX
QTO
+2.87%+2.86%+0.42%$ 20.15B$ 1.28B9232Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
AIMONICA
AIXCB
+3.17%+3.17%+0.87%$ 19.46B$ 1.40B36233Artificial Intelligence (AI)
PONSBOT
AOBS
KRYVEX
+3.67%+3.65%+2.27%$ 17.74B$ 1.91B100734Dog-Themed
ADOGE
TARO
$KEYDOG
+1.01%+1.00%-4.09%$ 16.96B$ 1.01B365354chan-Themed
FATGF
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.11%+1.10%-3.37%$ 15.26B$ 1.01B5536Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
ZERA
OBS
+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
BLD
CYC
XION
+4.76%+4.76%+0.76%$ 11.89B$ 1.09B1439Yield Farming
KUMA
BNSD
KAON
+3.21%+3.22%+7.84%$ 11.32B$ 1.41B11540RWA Protocol
LNDX
PALM
$QBIT
+1.92%+1.92%-3.59%$ 10.98B$ 652.09M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOOK
SQR
CTSI
+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)
SPIN
TRIAD
POLYFACTS
-7.77%-7.79%-14.85%$ 9.77B$ 30.14M6944Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
GRAV
+1.06%+1.06%-3.81%$ 9.58B$ 576.73M5045Options
HXRO
LOGX
DERI
-6.67%-6.70%-14.50%$ 9.46B$ 137.79M1746Prediction Markets
HUNCH
TRIAD
BLOXWAP
-8.20%-8.22%-15.89%$ 9.22B$ 30.92M3747Oracle
ZAP
HAPI
SORA
+0.88%+0.88%-3.90%$ 9.13B$ 541.23M4148Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
TORA
+4.17%+4.18%+1.96%$ 9.12B$ 1.66B10249x402 Ecosystem
SS
MOSS
SYRA
+1.09%+1.10%-4.29%$ 9.07B$ 522.89M10150Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
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).