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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
MYRIA
RCHV
GRAV
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6952Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
RCHV
GRAV
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
MEWC
OGG
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
BTSG
RDD
IXO
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1176Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
USH
USDFC
MUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
USDFC
MUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ZARP
USDFC
MUSD
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
UTYAB
SHDX
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
MIR
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
MAN
GT
PANDA
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
SOLCEX
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
DICKBUTT
BONSAICOIN
NEIRO
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
BUILDR
SLUICE
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104816MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.35%+0.35%-0.56%$ 74.62B$ 15.10B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.57%$ 74.08B$ 15.15B418CoinList Launchpad
CLV
PIPE
NEON
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77720Privacy
ZERA
RATSPEAK
TRIT
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PALM
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59722Governance
GMM
PLG
BOS
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
UTYAB
SHDX
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
FIVE
TRIT
XLA
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
CASHCOW
AIFRUITS
NEKO
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
QTO
DCK
LOGX
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
P0
RCHV
GRAV
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B25031Derivatives
AARK
OX
QTO
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
AIMONICA
TIMI
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36633Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
CVNT
BOTCOIN
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
MOMO
ANJU
$KEYDOG
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M367354chan-Themed
FSJAL
LOLGUY
4CHAN
+1.78%+1.80%-2.57%$ 15.53B$ 885.07M5636Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
ZERA
SWOOD
+7.25%+7.33%+7.24%$ 14.92B$ 1.99B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+1.22%+1.24%-3.69%$ 12.80B$ 566.23M5438Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
LINK
+7.49%+7.59%+7.93%$ 12.78B$ 1.67B1439Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
SBR
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
LDY
PALM
$QBIT
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
WOM
AVC
SQR
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14442Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
UTYAB
SBR
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
CYC
JM
GRAV
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5144Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
APTUSD
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
POLYFACTS
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6946Oracle
BAND
FLX
SORA
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
SS
MOSS
$ACE
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MODE
MYRIA
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
TYPUS
HXRO
LOGX
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
XR
BLOXWAP
XYRO
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 9.08B$ 43.62M37

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).