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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
OGG
HUAHUA
-1.24%-1.24%-0.98%$ 2.30T$ 67.79B6922Layer 1 (L1)
EPIX
OGG
HUAHUA
-1.19%-1.19%-1.06%$ 2.27T$ 63.40B3433Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
TRMP
OGG
-0.82%-0.81%-1.58%$ 1.63T$ 38.99B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.83%-0.82%+0.32%$ 614.99B$ 95.07B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PKOIN
HASH
TOMI
-2.10%-2.10%+0.52%$ 539.38B$ 22.93B1186Made in USA
GNUS
MYRIA
WAGMIGAMES
-1.97%-1.97%+1.18%$ 336.68B$ 37.05B2427Stablecoins
IDRT
FXD
BUD
-0.06%-0.05%+0.07%$ 291.27B$ 75.75B2698USD Stablecoin
CASH
BUD
MUSD
-0.05%-0.05%+0.08%$ 288.54B$ 75.63B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
IDRT
MUSD
-0.06%-0.05%+0.04%$ 277.54B$ 74.25B11110Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-3.87%-3.87%+0.90%$ 157.71B$ 4.50B24611Made in China
CKB
GT
HT
-3.27%-3.26%+0.88%$ 141.34B$ 1.73B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
POWR
-3.18%-3.18%+1.04%$ 141.27B$ 2.78B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
CNX
HT
SOLCEX
-3.72%-3.72%+1.26%$ 126.03B$ 1.39B5514Base Native
HOGE
SIDUS
NOICE
-1.41%-1.40%+0.47%$ 111.80B$ 25.78B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PSM
GIVEST
$SHARBI
-3.83%-3.83%-1.04%$ 75.40B$ 12.82B105916MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
USDC
-0.15%-0.14%-0.24%$ 75.13B$ 16.02B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.16%-0.15%-0.25%$ 74.60B$ 15.99B418Real World Assets (RWA)
HASH
BTGOX
LAK3
-1.77%-1.76%+0.07%$ 70.60B$ 10.02B66219CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
KDA
RLY
-2.60%-2.59%-0.06%$ 69.36B$ 4.75B6920Privacy
ANT
PARALOOM
XLA
+0.50%+0.50%+8.09%$ 50.24B$ 10.28B11621Tokenized Assets
SCHFX
UBERX
BTGOX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.34%$ 47.03B$ 2.49B48322Governance
VEMP
ANT
VOLT
-4.74%-4.73%+0.91%$ 41.69B$ 4.35B19423Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-4.59%-4.59%-0.07%$ 33.34B$ 3.26B24224Meme
INVESTOR
SEEDCOIN
XLG
-4.42%-4.42%+0.21%$ 32.78B$ 3.42B327625Privacy Coins
NAV
XLA
ZCL
+3.38%+3.38%+12.24%$ 31.02B$ 1.91B3926Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZKL
VEIL
UMIA
+2.68%+2.68%+17.90%$ 24.46B$ 2.28B8227Perpetuals
SUP
OX
PARQ
-3.51%-3.50%-1.05%$ 24.28B$ 1.92B8028Infrastructure
IDLE
EPIX
GITLAWB
-3.99%-3.98%+1.99%$ 23.25B$ 8.20B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.55%-0.55%-0.64%$ 22.95B$ 108.74M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
ABEL
QBX
+3.03%+3.03%+19.75%$ 22.16B$ 1.84B2031Derivatives
SUP
OX
PARQ
-3.64%-3.64%-2.09%$ 20.96B$ 1.48B9032Binance Alpha Spotlight
FAIR3
GOUT
TIMI
-3.00%-2.99%+1.27%$ 19.12B$ 2.05B36133Dog-Themed
ASTRO
SUIT
$SHARBI
-5.20%-5.19%+0.41%$ 17.92B$ 1.16B37034Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FAIR
SURPLUS
CVT
-1.98%-1.97%+7.11%$ 17.89B$ 2.43B1024354chan-Themed
CHAD
OKAYEG
MUMU
-5.77%-5.77%-0.95%$ 16.05B$ 1.27B5636Privacy Infrastructure
1CLAWAI
ANT
PARALOOM
-3.39%-3.38%+2.97%$ 14.25B$ 7.87B6337Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MOOSK
MARVIN
-5.46%-5.45%+1.11%$ 13.41B$ 920.19M5738Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
LINK
-3.82%-3.82%+3.00%$ 12.10B$ 7.65B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
BC
RIPS
CHAIN
-0.55%-0.55%-1.98%$ 12.00B$ 43.37M6940Options
ATM
AUC
HXRO
-0.77%-0.77%-2.26%$ 11.59B$ 43.96M1741RWA Protocol
XNL
STBU
RNT
-6.30%-6.30%-0.40%$ 11.55B$ 7.13B7342Prediction Markets
PNK
BODEGA
BLOXWAP
-0.57%-0.56%-2.08%$ 11.50B$ 44.69M3743YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
RDNT
CXT
PUSH
-5.26%-5.26%+1.79%$ 11.30B$ 2.12B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.75%-0.74%-0.29%$ 10.84B$ 3.10M1145Yield Farming
SBR
VERSE
MVC
-5.13%-5.13%+0.83%$ 10.31B$ 1.48B11746Cross-chain Communication
CWEB
ICX
JURIS
-6.11%-6.11%+0.53%$ 10.14B$ 7.08B5147Oracle
PNK
ORA
XFUND
-6.14%-6.13%+0.45%$ 9.66B$ 7.11B4148x402 Ecosystem
CODEC
HD
LKI
-6.23%-6.23%+0.55%$ 9.62B$ 7.07B10149Layer 2 (L2)
ERN
MYRIA
POP
-2.96%-2.96%+4.83%$ 9.11B$ 1.71B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SPECTRA
BRUSH
SBR
-8.08%-8.07%+2.96%$ 8.58B$ 1.45B61

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).