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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
GLC
BTCZ
MEWC
+1.04%+0.97%-3.12%$ 2.28T$ 79.14B6952Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
EPIX
MEWC
+1.04%+0.97%-3.08%$ 2.25T$ 76.40B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
GLC
BTCZ
MEWC
+0.72%+0.65%-3.56%$ 1.61T$ 38.54B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.20%+1.17%-0.27%$ 620.55B$ 119.43B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MTRG
JKL
PASG
+1.93%+1.86%-1.53%$ 544.88B$ 35.37B1176Made in USA
MONKO
MYRIA
MEWC
+1.40%+1.28%+3.58%$ 333.38B$ 36.25B2457Stablecoins
RAI
FXD
PMUSD
+0.05%+0.05%-0.07%$ 291.04B$ 96.12B2688USD Stablecoin
INVUSD
USDX
PXDC
+0.01%+0.01%-0.09%$ 288.27B$ 95.99B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ZARP
USDX
USDZ
+0.03%+0.04%-0.09%$ 277.28B$ 94.25B11010Exchange-based Tokens
$H2
FER
PTF
+1.39%+1.32%-3.56%$ 157.22B$ 4.79B24811Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
+1.41%+1.34%-2.15%$ 141.91B$ 1.88B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
KROM
+1.16%+1.08%-2.18%$ 141.74B$ 2.64B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
LCX
+1.74%+1.68%-2.10%$ 126.61B$ 1.53B5514Base Native
NATO
KIBSHI
SIDUS
+0.04%+0.02%-1.88%$ 111.24B$ 23.16B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
USDQ
+0.24%+0.24%-0.22%$ 75.10B$ 19.76B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.24%+0.24%-0.23%$ 74.57B$ 19.81B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
QUIVER
KNINE
LOGX
+0.09%+0.00%-7.93%$ 73.81B$ 6.34B105918Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
PLANET
STAY
+0.37%+0.35%+43.67%$ 70.40B$ 3.37B66419CoinList Launchpad
RLY
TEA
ZKL
+2.46%+2.26%-3.94%$ 69.49B$ 5.85B6920Privacy
PARALOOM
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+3.12%+2.92%-5.35%$ 48.94B$ 3.68B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
PALM
LNDX
+0.16%+0.16%+97.76%$ 47.27B$ 2.19B48322Governance
BOS
COLD
ROBOTMONEY
-0.24%-0.38%-8.75%$ 40.40B$ 4.10B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
OBS
FER
PTF
+0.02%-0.08%-8.62%$ 32.23B$ 3.37B24324Meme
BLACKDRAGON
HEARING
RYM
+1.50%+1.45%-5.73%$ 32.21B$ 3.05B326525Privacy Coins
TRIT
BTCZ
MARYJ
+5.41%+5.18%-2.59%$ 30.09B$ 1.99B3926Perpetuals
OX
QTO
LOGX
+0.18%+0.07%-8.90%$ 23.38B$ 2.09B7927Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
BOS
CULT
+6.50%+6.23%-3.07%$ 23.25B$ 2.22B8128Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.09%-0.08%-1.26%$ 23.22B$ 300.97M129Infrastructure
P0
COLD
GITLAWB
+0.29%+0.18%-7.29%$ 22.98B$ 1.65B24830Quantum-Resistant
QST
QANX
GEEQ
+6.76%+6.46%-2.96%$ 20.92B$ 1.95B2031Derivatives
PARQ
OX
QTO
+0.07%-0.05%-9.19%$ 20.07B$ 1.42B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
MONKY
JAGER
+1.79%+1.75%-0.70%$ 19.29B$ 1.62B36333Dog-Themed
COG
KAI
CASHDOG
+1.47%+1.37%-5.99%$ 17.68B$ 1.04B37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
KLEF
BASEMATE
-1.60%-1.74%-3.19%$ 17.35B$ 2.36B1017354chan-Themed
MUMU
FSJAL
SOY
+1.27%+1.17%-8.12%$ 15.79B$ 1.15B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-1.14%-1.28%-9.96%$ 13.87B$ 1.27B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+1.11%+1.02%-7.34%$ 13.19B$ 793.26M5638Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
CYC
XION
-1.47%-1.62%-10.26%$ 11.80B$ 1.13B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
HUNCH
ORACLE
-2.50%-2.52%-7.67%$ 11.48B$ 39.29M7040RWA Protocol
$QBIT
PALM
LNDX
+0.47%+0.41%-11.44%$ 11.39B$ 679.34M7341Options
DERI
DRV
LOGX
-2.61%-2.64%-8.23%$ 11.06B$ 35.05M1742Prediction Markets
PNP
HUNCH
ORACLE
-2.63%-2.66%-8.21%$ 10.96B$ 39.93M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
CXT
SQR
-0.16%-0.28%-8.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.89B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.39%-0.39%-1.15%$ 10.74B$ 4.32M1145Yield Farming
KUMA
VEMP
VERSE
+1.24%+1.11%-6.97%$ 10.49B$ 1.57B11746Cross-chain Communication
OBT
CYC
IKA
+0.14%+0.07%-11.70%$ 9.96B$ 630.76M5147Oracle
HAPI
RIZ
SORA
+0.21%+0.15%-12.00%$ 9.50B$ 591.47M4148x402 Ecosystem
LKI
SVM
X420
+0.33%+0.27%-11.84%$ 9.48B$ 598.52M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
CULT
+2.34%+2.22%-5.75%$ 8.94B$ 931.56M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UTYAB
VVS
FER
+0.55%+0.45%-8.39%$ 8.45B$ 1.55B62

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).