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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
GRAV
MYRIA
XETA
+0.77%+0.77%-0.89%$ 2.26T$ 53.36B6942Layer 1 (L1)
HUAHUA
RCHV
GRAV
+0.75%+0.75%-0.91%$ 2.23T$ 50.43B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
EVR
OGG
+0.41%+0.40%-0.63%$ 1.60T$ 27.26B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.65%+0.65%-1.68%$ 611.52B$ 79.30B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
RDD
BTSG
+1.80%+1.80%-1.23%$ 539.77B$ 20.86B1166Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
RCHV
+2.26%+2.29%+1.20%$ 337.00B$ 30.90B2437Stablecoins
CDXUSD
FXD
IDRX
+0.09%+0.09%-0.17%$ 290.38B$ 67.87B2688USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
USDFC
IUSD
+0.10%+0.10%-0.18%$ 287.62B$ 67.74B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CJPY
USDFC
IDRX
+0.07%+0.07%-0.25%$ 276.44B$ 66.66B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
UTYAB
SBR
+3.04%+3.05%+2.21%$ 161.40B$ 4.70B24611Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
SFM
MIR
+1.75%+1.75%+1.16%$ 143.60B$ 3.28B3312Made in China
HT
GT
PANDA
+1.28%+1.29%+0.58%$ 142.87B$ 1.60B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
$QNTM
BIT
SOLCEX
+1.46%+1.46%+0.51%$ 127.52B$ 1.21B5514Base Native
SEKOIA
BONSAICOIN
NEIRO
+1.12%+1.13%-0.03%$ 111.15B$ 17.96B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PRISM
BUILDR
SLUICE
+5.25%+5.28%+2.23%$ 76.34B$ 6.23B104516MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+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
NEON
NIBI
+3.86%+3.89%+1.88%$ 70.81B$ 5.20B6919Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
$QBIT
PALM
+0.17%+0.20%+0.51%$ 69.84B$ 2.83B77420Privacy
ZERA
RATSPEAK
TRIT
+7.00%+7.07%+13.35%$ 55.29B$ 4.99B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
PALM
-0.77%-0.77%+0.64%$ 46.67B$ 1.70B59622Governance
GMM
COLD
PLG
+7.94%+7.97%+7.33%$ 43.87B$ 4.66B19323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SHDX
UTYAB
SBR
+9.05%+9.07%+9.02%$ 35.58B$ 3.60B24124Privacy Coins
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TRIT
BTCZ
+7.18%+7.27%+17.91%$ 35.23B$ 2.56B3925Meme
CASHCOW
AIFRUITS
PODGE
+3.25%+3.27%-0.93%$ 32.29B$ 2.33B314826Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZERA
CULT
+8.04%+8.17%+25.53%$ 28.49B$ 2.92B8127Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
GEEQ
+8.64%+8.78%+28.02%$ 26.05B$ 2.50B2028Perpetuals
DCK
QTO
LOGX
+9.10%+9.08%+9.07%$ 25.53B$ 2.00B8129Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.35%+0.35%+3.32%$ 23.30B$ 209.61M130Infrastructure
P0
RCHV
GRAV
+3.42%+3.43%-0.73%$ 22.91B$ 1.41B24931Derivatives
AARK
OX
QTO
+8.94%+8.90%+8.98%$ 21.96B$ 1.49B8932Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
AIMONICA
TAOCAT
+3.96%+3.95%+4.86%$ 20.23B$ 1.59B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FORAI
CVNT
BOTCOIN
+7.48%+7.52%+9.61%$ 19.07B$ 2.53B100034Dog-Themed
$KEYDOG
BABY DOWGE
PODGE
+1.84%+1.89%-3.27%$ 17.27B$ 804.64M366354chan-Themed
HIKI
FSJAL
4CHAN
+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
RIZO
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
+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
KUMA
VERSE
SBR
+8.02%+8.12%+12.56%$ 12.22B$ 1.94B11440RWA Protocol
LDY
PALM
$QBIT
+4.42%+4.48%+0.71%$ 11.47B$ 665.74M7041YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
MYTH
AVC
SQR
+4.93%+4.97%+2.93%$ 11.41B$ 2.07B14342Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
UTYAB
SBR
+11.08%+11.21%+14.15%$ 10.02B$ 1.83B6143Cross-chain Communication
UNIT0
JM
GRAV
+3.57%+3.65%-0.49%$ 9.92B$ 508.13M5044Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-5.18%-5.17%-8.72%$ 9.82B$ 1.95M1145Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
POLYFACTS
-1.48%-1.48%-18.11%$ 9.63B$ 33.97M6846Oracle
ORA
FLX
SORA
+3.80%+3.87%-0.48%$ 9.48B$ 441.54M4147x402 Ecosystem
CORAL
SS
$ACE
+3.79%+3.86%-0.40%$ 9.42B$ 435.98M10148Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
MYRIA
+3.09%+3.12%+4.73%$ 9.40B$ 1.27B10449Options
STRIKE
TYPUS
LOGX
-1.69%-1.67%-17.98%$ 9.30B$ 95.73M1750Prediction Markets
$BOT
BLOXWAP
XYRO
-1.49%-1.50%-19.21%$ 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).