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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
RTM
MYRIA
EVR
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6942Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
RTM
EVR
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
EVR
MEWC
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
RDD
KMD
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
MONKO
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
USR
MSUSD
IDRX
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDX
USDFC
MSUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GBPE
A7A5
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
MEX
VOLT
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
MAN
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
MIR
RLY
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
SOLCEX
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
₸USD
DICKBUTT
BYTE
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BOW
WAVE
VOLT
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.89%$ 75.13B$ 11.83B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.90%$ 74.61B$ 11.85B418CoinList Launchpad
HMT
TEA
RLY
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
1CLAWAI
XLA
RATSPEAK
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
DCOIN
STAY
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
GMM
COLD
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
VOLT
OBS
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
CYB3RWR3N
TAKO
SQUID
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
FIVE
XLA
BTCZ
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
MCB
NEMESIS
QTO
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
GITLAWB
COLD
P0
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
PNDO
MOONDOGE
DCOIN
+0.37%+0.37%-48.15%$ 23.99B$ 1.59B48228Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+4.93%$ 23.52B$ 343.54K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
VEIL
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
TUNE
NEMESIS
QTO
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
QST
-4.41%-4.21%+38.01%$ 20.61B$ 944.51M2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
TIMI
+1.14%+1.15%+8.25%$ 19.65B$ 1.85B36333Dog-Themed
VLADDOG
COOPER
SPARKY
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SURPLUS
DUEL
YIELDFY
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
OGSM
LOLGUY
DICKBUTT
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
VERTEX
1CLAWAI
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
GROKGIRL
BYTE
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
U
LINK
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
RWAX
PALM
$QBIT
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
WINR
DANZO
RIPS
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
SXP
SQR
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
TYPUS
DRV
TUNE
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
PRDT
$BOT
PRD
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
PNP
RLY
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
THAT
ICX
GRAV
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
APTUSD
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
ORA
SORA
PLI
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
NOD
WURK
REGENT
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
MODE
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
VVS
SODA
+0.56%+0.61%+16.14%$ 9.28B$ 1.50B60

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).