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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

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
MEWC
EVR
RXD
+1.04%+0.97%-3.12%$ 2.28T$ 79.14B6932Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
EVR
RXD
+1.04%+0.97%-3.08%$ 2.25T$ 76.40B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
EVR
RXD
+0.72%+0.65%-3.56%$ 1.61T$ 38.54B1214World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.20%+1.17%-0.27%$ 620.55B$ 119.43B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
FSN
STBU
JKL
+1.93%+1.86%-1.53%$ 544.88B$ 35.37B1176Made in USA
ANLOG
MEWC
RXD
+1.40%+1.28%+3.58%$ 333.38B$ 36.25B2447Stablecoins
RAI
KDAI
PMUSD
+0.05%+0.05%-0.07%$ 291.04B$ 96.12B2688USD Stablecoin
INVUSD
KDAI
USDX
+0.01%+0.01%-0.09%$ 288.27B$ 95.99B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURS
USDX
KDAI
+0.03%+0.04%-0.09%$ 277.28B$ 94.25B11010Exchange-based Tokens
PTF
$H2
FER
+1.39%+1.32%-3.56%$ 157.22B$ 4.79B24811Made in China
MAN
HT
PANDA
+1.41%+1.34%-2.15%$ 141.91B$ 1.88B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
POWR
SFM
+1.16%+1.08%-2.18%$ 141.74B$ 2.64B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
HT
BIT
+1.74%+1.68%-2.10%$ 126.61B$ 1.53B5514Base Native
SIDUS
HYBUX
KIBSHI
+0.04%+0.02%-1.88%$ 111.24B$ 23.16B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
USDC
+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)
LOGX
QUIVER
$SHARBI
+0.09%+0.00%-7.93%$ 73.81B$ 6.34B105918Real World Assets (RWA)
DFI
OPUL
PLANET
+0.37%+0.35%+43.67%$ 70.40B$ 3.37B66419CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
OBOL
GOG
+2.46%+2.26%-3.94%$ 69.49B$ 5.85B6920Privacy
PARALOOM
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
+3.12%+2.92%-5.35%$ 48.94B$ 3.68B11521Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
LNDX
+0.16%+0.16%+97.76%$ 47.27B$ 2.19B48322Governance
BOS
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
-0.24%-0.38%-8.75%$ 40.40B$ 4.10B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
$H2
OBS
FER
+0.02%-0.08%-8.62%$ 32.23B$ 3.37B24324Meme
FTFS
DUCKY
$SHARBI
+1.50%+1.45%-5.73%$ 32.21B$ 3.05B325325Privacy Coins
∅
TRIT
BTCZ
+5.41%+5.18%-2.59%$ 30.09B$ 1.99B3826Perpetuals
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
TDC
GEEQ
QST
+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
JAGER
MONKY
TRISIG
+1.79%+1.75%-0.70%$ 19.29B$ 1.62B36233Dog-Themed
KAI
COG
$SHARBI
+1.47%+1.37%-5.99%$ 17.68B$ 1.04B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GITLAWB
LKI
BASEMATE
-1.60%-1.74%-3.19%$ 17.35B$ 2.36B1017354chan-Themed
LOLGUY
SOY
MUMU
+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
RIVER
CYC
XION
-1.47%-1.62%-10.26%$ 11.80B$ 1.13B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
ORACLE
BALL
HUNCH
-2.50%-2.52%-7.67%$ 11.48B$ 39.29M7040RWA Protocol
ELX
LNDX
$QBIT
+0.47%+0.41%-11.44%$ 11.39B$ 679.34M7341Options
HXRO
HEGIC
LOGX
-2.61%-2.64%-8.23%$ 11.06B$ 35.05M1742Prediction Markets
ORACLE
PNP
HUNCH
-2.63%-2.66%-8.21%$ 10.96B$ 39.93M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
SQR
CXT
-0.16%-0.28%-8.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.89B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.39%-0.39%-1.15%$ 10.74B$ 4.32M1145Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
KUMA
+1.24%+1.11%-6.97%$ 10.49B$ 1.57B11746Cross-chain Communication
CYC
JM
ANLOG
+0.14%+0.07%-11.70%$ 9.96B$ 630.76M5147Oracle
GRG
SWTCH
RIZ
+0.21%+0.15%-12.00%$ 9.50B$ 591.47M4148x402 Ecosystem
X420
SVM
LKI
+0.33%+0.27%-11.84%$ 9.48B$ 598.52M10149Layer 2 (L2)
MYRIA
MODE
CULT
+2.34%+2.22%-5.75%$ 8.94B$ 931.56M10350Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
UTYAB
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).