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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
3ULL
ANLOG
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-2.02%$ 2.29T$ 32.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
SHIC
RXD
+0.06%+0.08%-1.95%$ 2.25T$ 30.94B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
TRMP
RXD
-0.07%-0.05%-2.52%$ 1.61T$ 16.96B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.23%+0.26%+0.42%$ 621.98B$ 45.03B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
STRAX
DIVI
RDD
+0.29%+0.34%-0.22%$ 546.47B$ 13.02B1176Made in USA
RYOSHI
RXD
ANLOG
-0.11%-0.08%+4.48%$ 333.01B$ 12.75B2457Stablecoins
BUD
USDFC
MOD
-0.06%-0.05%-0.05%$ 290.87B$ 37.33B2688USD Stablecoin
BUD
USDFC
MOD
-0.04%-0.03%-0.11%$ 288.15B$ 37.29B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
USDFC
MOD
-0.05%-0.04%-0.08%$ 277.14B$ 36.56B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
PTF
MEX
+0.44%+0.49%-1.98%$ 157.91B$ 2.96B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
PANDA
+0.10%+0.15%-1.14%$ 142.05B$ 1.43B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
RLY
MIR
+0.15%+0.21%-1.01%$ 141.96B$ 1.84B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
CNX
BTSE
+0.20%+0.26%-0.99%$ 126.86B$ 914.20M5514Base Native
DOGINME
LSK
BYTE
-0.05%-0.03%-1.78%$ 111.19B$ 7.37B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.08%-0.08%-0.12%$ 75.04B$ 5.62B1016Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
MEX
VAULT
+1.17%+1.20%-5.18%$ 74.68B$ 3.92B105617GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.09%-0.09%-0.14%$ 74.50B$ 5.65B418CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
RLY
ARCH
+0.01%+0.02%-2.47%$ 69.50B$ 2.54B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
PNDO
FXD
NEOX
-1.29%-1.27%+41.56%$ 69.49B$ 1.41B61020Privacy
RATSPEAK
1CLAWAI
XLA
-0.34%-0.22%-2.13%$ 48.78B$ 1.81B11621Tokenized Assets
GOLDAO
MAIV
PNDO
-1.90%-1.91%+93.28%$ 46.37B$ 764.07M43122Governance
GMM
ROBOTMONEY
VEMP
+1.17%+1.19%-6.53%$ 40.87B$ 2.16B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SHDX
PTF
MEX
+1.28%+1.27%-5.91%$ 32.64B$ 2.10B24124Meme
ASHIBA
$SHARBI
ANSEMCAT
+1.17%+1.19%-4.49%$ 32.59B$ 1.80B326925Privacy Coins
ZCL
CCX
XLA
-0.72%-0.57%+1.25%$ 29.88B$ 984.18M3926Perpetuals
SUP
PERP
ALT
+0.12%+0.10%-6.53%$ 23.41B$ 1.20B7927Infrastructure
COLD
IDLE
EPIX
+0.45%+0.49%-6.49%$ 23.08B$ 903.30M24728Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ENX
BOS
-2.39%-2.23%-1.21%$ 22.70B$ 1.12B8129Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.88%-2.88%-4.10%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K130Quantum-Resistant
QRL
QONE
QBX
-2.71%-2.51%-1.23%$ 20.35B$ 910.62M2031Derivatives
PERP
ASCEND
MIR
+0.38%+0.36%-6.65%$ 20.15B$ 749.65M9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
TYCOON
TIMI
+0.01%+0.06%-1.81%$ 19.29B$ 1.24B36433Dog-Themed
SHIBU
ASHIBA
$SHARBI
+0.97%+0.98%-5.18%$ 17.85B$ 498.31M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
MISATO
SCRIB
KAIRUNE
+0.28%+0.31%-4.23%$ 17.39B$ 1.12B1015354chan-Themed
MUMU
HIKI
CHAD
+0.94%+0.95%-7.09%$ 15.94B$ 510.80M5636Privacy Infrastructure
GHOST
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+0.30%+0.39%-7.25%$ 13.92B$ 599.41M6437Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MARS
BYTE
+0.72%+0.72%-7.24%$ 13.29B$ 330.90M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
+0.34%+0.45%-7.46%$ 11.84B$ 501.01M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
SPIN
HEDGE
+2.44%+2.46%-3.16%$ 11.76B$ 36.10M7140RWA Protocol
CREDI
GOLDAO
ELX
-0.04%+0.03%-9.39%$ 11.38B$ 324.49M7341Options
ATM
AUC
HEGIC
+2.49%+2.52%-3.43%$ 11.34B$ 32.08M1742Prediction Markets
FUN
PNK
HEDGE
+2.56%+2.58%-3.46%$ 11.24B$ 35.42M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PERP
X
ATA
+1.18%+1.22%-7.77%$ 11.09B$ 1.30B14444Yield Farming
TULIP
RLY
VEMP
+3.49%+3.56%-1.65%$ 10.86B$ 959.33M11745Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.09%+0.05%-1.31%$ 10.75B$ 855.83K1146Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
ANLOG
GRAV
+0.11%+0.18%-9.21%$ 9.97B$ 309.46M5147Oracle
PNK
BAND
HAPI
+0.23%+0.31%-9.17%$ 9.52B$ 288.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
REGENT
MIROSHARK
WACH
-0.27%-0.19%-9.62%$ 9.45B$ 337.92M10149Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
LSK
POP
+0.37%+0.39%-5.54%$ 8.98B$ 809.20M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
KNCL
UTYAB
UBE
+3.88%+3.91%-5.37%$ 8.78B$ 971.56M62

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).