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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
EVR
BDAG
RXD
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
BDAG
RXD
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
EVR
RXD
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
GRC
XEQM
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B1186Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
RXD
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B2447Stablecoins
RAI
FXD
PMUSD
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B2688USD Stablecoin
BUD
MSUSD
USDX
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
BRZ
USDX
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VERSE
FER
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B24711Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B3312Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
BIT
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B5514Base Native
KIBSHI
QR
BETS
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOGX
CREDITLINE
$SHARBI
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B106018Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
DFI
PLANET
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B66319CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
OBOL
RLY
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B6920Privacy
VEILNET
RATSPEAK
1CLAWAI
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B11621Tokenized Assets
GC
AGRI
GONDOLA
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B48322Governance
BOS
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
VERSE
FER
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B24224Meme
POOLS
BLUESCREEN
CPU
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B325925Privacy Coins
ZCL
XEQM
TRIT
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B3826Perpetuals
PARQ
OX
LOGX
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B7927Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M128Infrastructure
SVM
GITLAWB
SYLO
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B24829Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
BOS
CULT
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B8130Derivatives
QTO
PARQ
OX
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B9031Quantum-Resistant
QANX
TDC
GEEQ
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
MONKY
TAOCAT
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B36233Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BASEMATE
FORAI
KLEF
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B102034Dog-Themed
COG
KIMCHI
$SHARBI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B371354chan-Themed
4CHAN
SOY
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
VEILNET
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
PUPPIES
STARMAN
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
RUSH
RIPS
HUNCH
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M7040Options
TYPUS
HXRO
LOGX
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M1741RWA Protocol
TRU
AGRI
BD/SOL
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B7342Prediction Markets
PUB
HUNCH
XYRO
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
X
LOKA
PUSH
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M1145Yield Farming
VEMP
VERSE
KUMA
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B11746Cross-chain Communication
ICX
CYC
JM
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M5147Oracle
UMB
SORA
RIZ
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M4148x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
SVM
LKI
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
CULT
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M10350Automated Market Maker (AMM)
KNCL
UTYAB
FER
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).