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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
TRMP
SHIC
GRAV
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6952Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
SHIC
GRAV
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
TRMP
SHIC
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AKT
RDD
PASG
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1176Made in USA
WARPED
PURPE
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
RAI
IDRT
MUSD
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
USDFC
MUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
IDRT
MUSD
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
VERSE
BIT
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SALT
MIR
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
HT
PANDA
MDT
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
SOLCEX
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
NEIRO
SIDUS
GOCHU
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BUILDR
SLUICE
PLY
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104816MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURQ
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.56%$ 74.62B$ 15.10B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%-0.57%$ 74.08B$ 15.15B418CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
TEA
CLV
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77720Privacy
SWOOD
ZERA
BTCZ
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PALM
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59722Governance
PLG
BOS
PUMPER
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
OBS
ELEPHANT
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
XLA
FIVE
BTCZ
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
CRIMECAT
AIFRUITS
ZIP227
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B315326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
BOS
ZERA
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
QTO
LOGX
DCK
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8229Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
MODE
RCHV
GRAV
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B25031Derivatives
MIR
OX
QTO
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
AIXCB
SEKOIA
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36633Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOTCOIN
KRYVEX
CVNT
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
SHIC
ABE
$KEYDOG
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M367354chan-Themed
GONDOLA
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.78%+1.80%-2.57%$ 15.53B$ 885.07M5636Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
ZERA
SWOOD
+7.25%+7.33%+7.24%$ 14.92B$ 1.99B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
VALENTINE
PUPPIES
+1.22%+1.24%-3.69%$ 12.80B$ 566.23M5438Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+7.49%+7.59%+7.93%$ 12.78B$ 1.67B1439Yield Farming
ZOO
KAON
KUMA
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
COLLAT
PALM
$QBIT
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7241YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CTSI
SQR
X
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14442Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BRUSH
VVS
BLACK
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
GRAV
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5144Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
THBILL
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
RIPS
POLYFACTS
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6946Oracle
FLX
SORA
RIZ
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
ARBUS
SYRA
SS
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
MODE
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
STRIKE
HXRO
LOGX
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
XR
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 9.08B$ 43.62M37

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).