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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
RTM
OGG
VEMP
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6952Layer 1 (L1)
UBX
RTM
OGG
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
WXTM
SHIC
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
VC
OBSR
TOMI
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
RCHV
WARPED
$CPT
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
IDRX
FXD
IDRT
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDFC
MSUSD
BUD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
IDRX
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
PSP
MEX
XSP
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
MAN
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
LCX
SFM
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
HT
DEW
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
WAMPL
NATO
SIDUS
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PARQ
RHOTC
KAON
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURAU
EURQ
-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
ZKL
OBOL
TEA
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
SWOOD
GHOST
XLA
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
FXD
GONDOLA
RWAI
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
BOS
CRTS
VEMP
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
XSP
MEX
PARQ
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
ADOGE
SQUID
USHIBA
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
CCX
XLA
ZCL
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
FOX
JAV
PARQ
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
EPIX
IDLE
WRKR
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
SOCKS
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)
ZKL
BOS
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
FOX
PARQ
HXRO
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QBX
-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
GOUT
ADOGE
USHIBA
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KUDAI
PHASMA
NUERO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
CHAD
GONDOLA
FSJAL
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
GHOST
SWOOD
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUB
MARVIN
BOLT
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
RNT
LEOX
ELX
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
WINR
BLOCK
DANZO
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
MYTH
SXP
VOXEL
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
DRV
TYPUS
HXRO
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
FUN
OVER
POLK
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
BIFI
KAON
VEMP
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
JM
ROUTE
SWTCH
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
BUIDL
USDY
USDM1
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
SWTCH
RIZ
SORA
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
WACH
ARBUS
SWTCH
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
IGRA
1CAT
ISLM
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ASH
TUNA
BRUSH
+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).