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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
COOK
3ULL
RXD
+6.79%+6.78%+6.82%$ 2.42T$ 99.26B6942Layer 1 (L1)
5IRE
COOK
RXD
+6.76%+6.75%+6.76%$ 2.38T$ 94.48B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
BTCZ
RXD
+6.57%+6.56%+6.64%$ 1.70T$ 49.99B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+4.01%+4.00%+3.17%$ 636.06B$ 137.73B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
GRC
TOMI
+7.03%+7.01%+7.32%$ 577.74B$ 39.97B1176Made in USA
MEWC
WAGMIGAMES
RXD
+7.06%+7.04%+17.95%$ 360.78B$ 48.91B2447Stablecoins
GYEN
YNUSDX
USDFC
+0.17%+0.17%-0.01%$ 290.88B$ 113.67B2708USD Stablecoin
USDL
USDFC
PXDC
+0.20%+0.20%+0.04%$ 288.19B$ 113.51B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
USDFC
GYEN
+0.16%+0.16%-0.06%$ 276.89B$ 111.90B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
VERSE
FER
+4.76%+4.74%+8.39%$ 169.07B$ 6.99B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
MIR
KROM
+3.65%+3.65%+5.86%$ 148.84B$ 4.79B3312Made in China
CKB
DF
GT
+3.23%+3.23%+4.79%$ 147.48B$ 2.28B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BIT
LCX
+3.70%+3.70%+5.52%$ 132.23B$ 1.83B5414Base Native
COMMON
NATO
HYBUX
+2.45%+2.44%+2.62%$ 113.87B$ 27.87B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
GIVEST
DNA
FER
+7.84%+7.79%+11.37%$ 82.33B$ 9.37B104416CoinList Launchpad
GOG
KDA
XZK
+12.09%+12.06%+15.98%$ 79.37B$ 10.13B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
EURAU
EURQ
+0.61%+0.61%+0.12%$ 75.07B$ 23.29B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.62%+0.62%+0.13%$ 74.54B$ 23.29B419Real World Assets (RWA)
MGT
VX
SPYR
+2.64%+2.62%+54.38%$ 71.68B$ 3.55B78220Privacy
XCL
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
+9.34%+9.41%+28.75%$ 60.45B$ 5.88B11421Governance
PUMPER
BOS
DVI
+8.99%+8.90%+17.10%$ 47.81B$ 7.29B19522Tokenized Assets
PALM
VX
SPYR
+0.67%+0.65%+99.09%$ 46.98B$ 1.84B60323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
VERSE
FER
+8.44%+8.37%+19.68%$ 38.59B$ 5.27B23824Privacy Coins
CCX
TRIT
BTCZ
+8.59%+8.72%+34.97%$ 38.25B$ 2.07B3925Meme
NATO
KIMCHI
TOILET
+7.48%+7.42%+9.38%$ 34.70B$ 3.49B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
CULT
BOS
+8.19%+8.36%+43.04%$ 30.82B$ 2.99B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
TDC
+7.96%+8.14%+45.76%$ 28.13B$ 2.11B2028Perpetuals
DRV
OX
PEAR
+8.25%+8.21%+19.34%$ 27.64B$ 2.94B8129Infrastructure
SQT
KIP
COOK
+8.19%+8.15%+7.46%$ 24.79B$ 2.29B25030Derivatives
DRV
MIR
OX
+8.52%+8.47%+20.38%$ 23.83B$ 2.33B8731Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.59%+0.59%+3.93%$ 23.44B$ 104.40M132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KLEF
COBOT
CRED
+13.58%+13.57%+26.67%$ 21.65B$ 3.89B99333Binance Alpha Spotlight
LMT
COMMON
JAGER
+5.65%+5.66%+10.71%$ 21.37B$ 1.88B36534Dog-Themed
KIMBO
KIMCHI
DOGEGF
+7.33%+7.27%+6.53%$ 18.54B$ 1.66B364354chan-Themed
4CHAN
FINE
OKAYEG
+7.75%+7.69%+7.53%$ 16.73B$ 1.72B5636Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
LUMEN
XCL
+12.07%+12.07%+22.92%$ 16.73B$ 3.18B6137Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+11.81%+11.80%+23.53%$ 14.29B$ 2.68B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MARS
MOOSK
SHRUBIUS
+7.79%+7.74%+6.37%$ 13.79B$ 1.29B5439Yield Farming
KAON
VERSE
KUMA
+8.12%+8.02%+17.30%$ 13.22B$ 3.07B11540YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
CXT
X
+9.35%+9.24%+13.32%$ 12.48B$ 3.32B14441RWA Protocol
$QBIT
PALM
LDY
+7.95%+7.96%+10.97%$ 12.38B$ 990.58M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
VVS
FER
+11.12%+11.00%+26.68%$ 11.14B$ 2.88B6043Cross-chain Communication
REACT
CYC
JURIS
+8.21%+8.21%+9.75%$ 10.74B$ 835.24M5044Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
CULT
+11.77%+11.31%+16.83%$ 10.51B$ 2.05B10445Oracle
DIA
GRG
SORA
+8.22%+8.22%+9.58%$ 10.25B$ 735.12M4146x402 Ecosystem
AURA
WACH
REGENT
+8.24%+8.24%+9.87%$ 10.19B$ 704.98M10047Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
RIPS
SPIN
+5.41%+5.40%-10.91%$ 10.15B$ 37.75M6948Options
TYPUS
DRV
STRIKE
+7.28%+7.28%-8.81%$ 9.98B$ 153.26M1549Tokenized Treasuries
MTBILL
USTB
BUIDL
-1.13%-1.16%-8.74%$ 9.70B$ 3.23M1150Prediction Markets
PUB
XYRO
HUNCH
+5.60%+5.59%-11.56%$ 9.59B$ 50.65M38

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).