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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
RAVEN
MYRIA
OGG
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6952Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
EVR
OGG
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
WXTM
EVR
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MTRG
OBSR
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
$CPT
RYOSHI
MYRIA
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
IDRX
MSUSD
IDRT
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDXL
MSUSD
SSUPERUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
$H2
VOLT
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
MAN
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
KROM
-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
WEIRDO
SIDUS
DEPLOYER
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
KAON
RHOTC
$SHARBI
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
EURC
-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
OBOL
TEA
HMT
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
VERTEX
XLA
ENX
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
MOONDOGE
PLANET
STAY
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
SWTCH
CRTS
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
PARQ
OBS
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
SHEEP
SQUID
USHIBA
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
CCX
DRGX
XLA
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
PEAR
JAV
PARQ
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
GRAV
KIP
SYLO
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
UBXS
OPENAI
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
ENX
UFI
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
KROM
MCB
PARQ
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
TDC
-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
$SHARBI
ADOGE
USHIBA
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KIP
FOMO
NUERO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
MUMU
FSJAL
DICKBUTT
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
OCT
VERTEX
ENX
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
THE DOGEFATHER
GROKGIRL
ETF500
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
ROUTE
CYC
XION
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
APRA
CRYSTAL STONES
ELX
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
PRD
BC
WINR
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
SXP
WOM
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
DERI
DRV
HXRO
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
FUN
OVER
PRD
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
PNP
BIFI
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
JM
GRAV
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
SWTCH
SORA
RIZ
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
SYRA
WURK
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
MYRIA
ISLM
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
VVS
SODA
+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).