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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
RAVEN
RTM
OGG
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6952Layer 1 (L1)
SHIC
RTM
OGG
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
SHIC
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
OBSR
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
$CPT
RCHV
MYRIA
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
FXD
IDRX
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
USDFC
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GBPE
USDFC
IDRX
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
HT
MEX
VOLT
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
SALT
SFM
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
DEW
HT
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
NOICE
DICKBUTT
SIDUS
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
ZIX
RHOTC
KAON
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
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
CLV
OBOL
TEA
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
VERTEX
GHOST
XLA
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
FXD
GONDOLA
DFI
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
SWTCH
CRTS
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
MEX
PARQ
ZIX
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
ADOGE
FTFS
BOXED
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
DRGX
XLA
CCX
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
JAV
PARQ
LOGX
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
EPIX
RCHV
WRKR
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
BMNRX
GONDOLA
MOONDOGE
+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)
UFI
ZKL
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
TUNE
PARQ
MCB
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
ALGO
-4.41%-4.21%+38.01%$ 20.61B$ 944.51M2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
GOUT
JANITOR
+1.14%+1.15%+8.25%$ 19.65B$ 1.85B36333Dog-Themed
ASTROID
KIMCHI
ADOGE
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WOON
SAKURA
NUERO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
FSJAL
DICKBUTT
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
VERTEX
GHOST
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
ETF500
STARMAN
GROKGIRL
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
ROUTE
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
ELX
CRYSTAL STONES
BD/SOL
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
BC
$DICE
WINR
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
PUSH
VOXEL
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
HXRO
TUNE
LOGX
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
FUN
OVER
PNK
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
PNP
BIFI
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
ICX
JM
SWTCH
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
FIUSD
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
RIZ
SORA
SWTCH
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
SWTCH
SYRA
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
ISLM
MYRIA
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
TUNA
ASH
+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).