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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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Smart Contract Platform

Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

New Crypto

#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
OGG
GLC
HUAHUA
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B6932Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
OGG
HUAHUA
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
GLC
OGG
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
XEQM
TOMI
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B1186Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
WAGMIGAMES
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B2427Stablecoins
MSUSD
FXD
BUD
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B2688USD Stablecoin
MUSD
CASH
BUD
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
CASH
MUSD
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B24611Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
DDX
RLY
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B3312Made in China
MAN
HT
GT
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
HT
SOLCEX
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B5514Base Native
NATO
OX
KENDU
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
∅
GIVEST
SBR
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
UBERX
GONDOLA
NEOX
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B66119CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
KDA
RLY
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B6920Privacy
1CLAWAI
∅
RATSPEAK
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B11721Tokenized Assets
SCHFX
GONDOLA
UBERX
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B48222Governance
ANT
VOLT
VEMP
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B19323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
VERSE
SBR
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B24124Meme
XLG
CPU
TANUKI
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B324525Privacy Coins
XEQM
∅
MARYJ
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B3926Perpetuals
SUP
PARQ
OX
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B7927Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M128Infrastructure
GITLAWB
P0
EPIX
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B24829Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VEIL
∅
UMIA
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B8130Derivatives
SUP
PARQ
OX
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B9031Quantum-Resistant
QBX
QONE
ALGO
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
PYTHIA
WHY
TIMI
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B36133Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOOT
PONSBOT
SURPLUS
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B101934Dog-Themed
HUAHUA
SUIT
TANUKI
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B371354chan-Themed
OKAYEG
GONDOLA
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEIL
ANT
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
STARMAN
MARVIN
MOOSK
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
PRD
BC
CHAIN
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M6940Options
ATM
AUC
HXRO
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M1741RWA Protocol
LTMNER
GOLDAO
LNDX
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B7342Prediction Markets
BODEGA
PRD
BLOXWAP
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M3743YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
BSW
PUSH
MT
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M1145Yield Farming
VEMP
VERSE
SBR
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B11746Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
JURIS
GRAV
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M5147Oracle
ORA
RIZ
XFUND
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M4148x402 Ecosystem
HD
FDRY
NAVEN
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M10149Layer 2 (L2)
POP
1CAT
MYRIA
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SPECTRA
UTYAB
SBR
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).