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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
RDD
EMYC
ROUTE
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
EMYC
ROUTE
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
ZCL
NEOX
BTCZ
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
RDD
TOMI
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B1186Made in USA
RXD
RYOSHI
MYRIA
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
USDJ
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B2698USD Stablecoin
CTUSD
MSUSD
MUSD
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
A7A5
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
VOLT
SBR
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B24711Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
MIR
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
HT
BTSE
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B5514Base Native
QR
SIDUS
BACHI
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
EVOP
VOLT
ROUTE
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
RWAI
NEOX
EMYC
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B61319CoinList Launchpad
OCEAN
TEA
XZK
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B6920Privacy
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
BTCZ
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B11521Tokenized Assets
TMOX
GONDOLA
LNDX
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B43322Governance
GMM
COLD
ROUTE
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VOLT
OBS
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B24324Meme
HUH
XAVIER
CATA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B327025Privacy Coins
TRIT
ZCL
BTCZ
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B3926Perpetuals
NEMESIS
PARQ
QTO
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B8027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
ZRC
ZERA
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B8128Infrastructure
GITLAWB
COLD
ROUTE
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QST
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B2031Derivatives
MIR
PARQ
QTO
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
R2
JAGER
TIMI
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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OSO
ODAI
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B101734Dog-Themed
MOMO
COG
USHIBA
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
DICKBUTT
LOLGUY
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M5636Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
SHRUBIUS
GROKIUS
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M1439RWA Protocol
ELX
LNDX
TRU
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M7340Yield Farming
R2
SBR
KAON
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B11741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOPR
FIO
X
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B14442Gambling (GambleFi)
BAG
TED
SPIN
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M7243Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M1144Options
AUC
ITHACA
ATM
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M1745Prediction Markets
FUN
XR
BLOXWAP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M3946Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M5147Oracle
GRG
FLX
RIZ
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M4148x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
AURA
REGENT
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M10149Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TURBOS
HYDX
SBR
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M6250Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
MYRIA
POP
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).