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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

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
VEMP
RDD
DUCK
-2.97%-2.94%+3.14%$ 2.49T$ 113.81B6902Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
RDD
GRAV
-2.91%-2.88%+3.14%$ 2.46T$ 87.85B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
XCP
LKY
MEWC
-2.69%-2.67%+3.36%$ 1.76T$ 50.13B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-1.75%-1.73%+1.51%$ 645.65B$ 124.86B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
AION
GRC
RDD
-3.09%-3.06%+1.98%$ 589.15B$ 52.89B1156Made in USA
MEWC
PIGGY
MONKO
-4.05%-4.02%+2.96%$ 371.47B$ 48.43B2437Stablecoins
MIMATIC
FXD
JPYC
-0.03%-0.03%+0.45%$ 292.20B$ 106.36B2718USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HEXDC
MIMATIC
-0.03%-0.03%+0.43%$ 289.41B$ 106.23B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CJPY
KDAI
MIMATIC
-0.04%-0.04%+0.43%$ 278.08B$ 104.67B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
VVS
$H2
-3.52%-3.51%+0.56%$ 170.02B$ 5.75B23811Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
LCX
RLY
-2.54%-2.52%+1.06%$ 150.42B$ 5.27B3312Made in China
DF
PANDA
GT
-2.50%-2.48%+0.59%$ 148.34B$ 2.21B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
LCX
-2.98%-2.97%+0.60%$ 133.02B$ 1.63B5214Base Native
KIBSHI
BONSAICOIN
DICKBUTT
-1.45%-1.43%+0.87%$ 114.86B$ 25.65B44215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
WAVE
VAULT
LOGX
-4.58%-4.55%+1.31%$ 83.41B$ 8.04B103716CoinList Launchpad
RLY
TEA
NEON
-3.69%-3.65%+2.09%$ 81.03B$ 8.91B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURQ
EURR
EURC
-0.13%-0.13%+1.14%$ 75.93B$ 21.38B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.12%-0.12%+1.16%$ 75.40B$ 21.38B419Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
RWAI
STAY
-2.29%-2.27%+0.68%$ 72.17B$ 3.36B77820Privacy
1CLAWAI
PARALOOM
XLA
-4.96%-4.95%-1.29%$ 59.67B$ 6.66B11521Governance
COLD
JURIS
VEMP
-4.95%-4.92%+3.07%$ 49.27B$ 6.11B19422Tokenized Assets
RNBIS
SECZ
ANDURIL
-0.33%-0.33%-0.01%$ 46.97B$ 1.40B59723Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
$H2
ELEPHANT
-5.10%-5.07%+0.61%$ 38.82B$ 4.29B23524Privacy Coins
DRGX
XLA
BTCZ
-5.46%-5.45%-4.07%$ 36.70B$ 2.18B4025Meme
FREE
SPIKE
USHIBA
-8.14%-8.09%+0.88%$ 35.01B$ 4.99B313026Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
ZERA
CULT
-6.90%-6.89%-4.22%$ 29.52B$ 2.65B8127Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
-3.53%-3.49%+0.37%$ 27.74B$ 2.07B7828Quantum-Resistant
QANX
GEEQ
TDC
-7.02%-7.01%-4.13%$ 26.97B$ 2.13B2029Infrastructure
GRAV
GITLAWB
SYLO
-4.21%-4.18%+2.19%$ 25.33B$ 2.62B25130Derivatives
NEMESIS
OX
QTO
-3.70%-3.67%+0.93%$ 24.05B$ 1.56B8731Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.70%+0.70%+1.73%$ 23.84B$ 29.86M132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ODAI
FITTED
VIBE
-6.28%-6.26%+8.19%$ 23.43B$ 4.75B99233Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
SEKOIA
AIXCB
-2.35%-2.32%+7.36%$ 22.95B$ 2.26B36034Dog-Themed
GINUX
BABYASTEROID
USHIBA
-7.98%-7.92%+4.74%$ 19.41B$ 2.43B363354chan-Themed
HOODIE
DICKBUTT
HIKI
-8.67%-8.61%+5.08%$ 17.58B$ 2.72B5536Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
1CLAWAI
PARALOOM
-4.48%-4.46%+3.88%$ 17.37B$ 3.63B6137Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
ROUTE
-4.78%-4.76%+4.41%$ 14.92B$ 3.22B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
PUPPIES
MOOSK
VALENTINE
-8.12%-8.06%+5.25%$ 14.52B$ 1.91B5339Yield Farming
KAON
MVC
VEMP
-4.12%-4.08%+8.95%$ 14.40B$ 2.76B11240YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PRQ
AVC
SQR
-5.94%-5.89%+8.29%$ 13.52B$ 3.08B14341RWA Protocol
CHARRED
GFI
$QBIT
-5.89%-5.85%-0.37%$ 12.33B$ 998.53M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
EKUBO
VVS
SBR
-8.26%-8.21%+1.00%$ 11.25B$ 2.48B6043Cross-chain Communication
JURIS
JM
GRAV
-4.83%-4.79%+1.62%$ 10.91B$ 1.00B5044Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
PEPU
CULT
-5.44%-5.43%+1.35%$ 10.65B$ 1.40B10345Oracle
SORA
GORA
TRB
-6.01%-5.97%-0.73%$ 10.18B$ 769.98M4146x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
REGENT
-5.74%-5.70%-0.41%$ 10.15B$ 730.18M10247DePIN
GMRX
AIDD
IOT
-5.57%-5.53%+9.65%$ 10.12B$ 1.04B18748Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.69%-0.73%-1.57%$ 9.55B$ 3.03M1149Gambling (GambleFi)
HUNCH
BALL
TED
-6.23%-6.19%-8.13%$ 9.32B$ 23.13M6850Options
HXRO
STRIKE
LOGX
-6.63%-6.58%-8.01%$ 9.18B$ 83.52M16

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).