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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
RCADE
MYRIA
INI
+0.02%+0.02%-2.18%$ 2.51T$ 53.34B6922Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
OGG
INI
0.00%+0.00%-2.22%$ 2.47T$ 49.46B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
OGG
BTCZ
-0.06%-0.05%-2.46%$ 1.76T$ 26.10B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.25%-0.25%-1.31%$ 648.57B$ 67.66B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
KMD
RDD
+0.11%+0.12%-1.51%$ 598.73B$ 20.24B1156Made in USA
$DMP
MYRIA
MONKO
-6.03%-6.03%-5.72%$ 365.02B$ 28.31B2427Stablecoins
HCHF
FXD
IDRT
+0.01%+0.01%+0.18%$ 292.81B$ 56.72B2758USD Stablecoin
PXDC
DJED
BUD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.17%$ 290.00B$ 56.66B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
DJED
GYEN
IDRT
+0.02%+0.02%+0.15%$ 278.62B$ 55.93B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
UTYAB
XSP
+0.65%+0.65%-1.52%$ 173.55B$ 3.88B24211Alleged SEC Securities
RLY
SFM
MIR
+0.93%+0.93%-0.24%$ 153.98B$ 41.03B3312Made in China
SUN
CKB
ZIL
+0.64%+0.64%-1.60%$ 149.71B$ 1.42B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
SOLCEX
BTSE
MONEY
+0.72%+0.72%-1.40%$ 135.19B$ 1.05B5314Base Native
BONSAICOIN
HYBUX
GOCHU
+0.08%+0.08%+1.29%$ 118.05B$ 13.44B44115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
DNA
SQT
AUT
+1.07%+1.05%+2.73%$ 89.80B$ 6.05B103716CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
ARCH
RLY
+1.91%+1.93%+5.14%$ 88.45B$ 6.68B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.19%-0.19%-0.20%$ 75.88B$ 10.38B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.19%-0.18%-0.19%$ 75.36B$ 10.38B419Privacy
PRE
RATSPEAK
BTCZ
-1.62%-1.60%+2.72%$ 64.49B$ 3.88B11420Real World Assets (RWA)
VX
NEOX
STAY
-29.20%-29.19%-26.33%$ 54.41B$ 3.44B77421Governance
VEMP
BOS
GMM
+1.10%+1.06%+1.63%$ 52.69B$ 4.67B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
UTYAB
XSP
+0.08%+0.08%-2.38%$ 39.94B$ 2.93B23923Privacy Coins
ZER
BTCZ
JUNO
-3.30%-3.28%-2.56%$ 37.82B$ 1.25B3924Meme
GOCHU
BLACKDRAGON
NEKO
+0.79%+0.80%-4.25%$ 36.49B$ 2.83B310225Infrastructure
BOS
SQT
KIP
+5.30%+5.32%+18.93%$ 31.45B$ 3.68B25126Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
BOS
IKA
-3.41%-3.38%-1.58%$ 31.21B$ 1.59B8127Quantum-Resistant
QTC
FHE
QBX
-3.82%-3.79%-2.09%$ 28.40B$ 1.22B2028Perpetuals
SUP
AARK
TYPUS
-1.12%-1.10%-4.24%$ 27.53B$ 1.42B7929Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KIZUNA
CVNT
PONSBOT
+1.92%+1.93%+4.87%$ 26.22B$ 3.16B99930Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
COMMON
TAOCAT
+2.57%+2.46%+6.69%$ 25.07B$ 2.04B36331Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-0.38%-0.37%+3.55%$ 24.52B$ 401.49K132Derivatives
TYPUS
AARK
MIR
-2.28%-2.26%-6.83%$ 23.27B$ 1.05B8933Tokenized Assets
GC
BMNRX
VX
-51.35%-51.34%-50.87%$ 23.15B$ 652.95M59234Dog-Themed
$SHARBI
ROBDOG
RANDY
+0.78%+0.78%-3.54%$ 20.35B$ 1.15B36135Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
UMBRA
PR
+1.89%+1.92%+11.12%$ 20.21B$ 2.04B62364chan-Themed
SPURDO
MUMU
GROYP
+0.60%+0.58%-4.80%$ 18.33B$ 1.18B5437Chain Abstraction
NEAR
XION
ROUTE
+2.06%+2.08%+12.74%$ 17.67B$ 1.85B1438YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
SQR
ATA
+4.77%+4.84%+13.14%$ 16.26B$ 40.61B14439Yield Farming
TRU
DACKIE
VEMP
+5.04%+4.88%+5.97%$ 15.91B$ 1.49B11340Elon Musk-Inspired
MEMES
MOOSK
MARVIN
+0.77%+0.75%-3.76%$ 15.21B$ 872.69M5241RWA Protocol
URANO
TRWA
TRU
+1.21%+1.17%+11.38%$ 14.59B$ 895.17M7342Automated Market Maker (AMM)
EKUBO
UTYAB
HYDX
+3.92%+3.89%+2.99%$ 12.63B$ 1.48B6143Cross-chain Communication
IKA
BRIDGE
JURIS
+0.28%+0.28%+8.16%$ 12.40B$ 937.32M5044Oracle
GORA
RIZ
HAPI
-0.04%-0.02%+8.66%$ 11.77B$ 604.44M4145x402 Ecosystem
TRANSLATE
PR
DREAMS
+0.25%+0.25%+8.06%$ 11.64B$ 567.90M10546DePIN
PRE
SQT
SUIDEPIN
+1.52%+1.53%+6.01%$ 11.36B$ 997.69M19047Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
PEPU
MYRIA
+0.37%+0.39%+0.68%$ 11.34B$ 1.31B10448Stablecoin Issuer
ANGLE
ELX
THL
+1.52%+1.53%+8.73%$ 10.02B$ 979.99M4149Gambling (GambleFi)
BLOCK
SHFL
HEDGE
+0.18%+0.27%-1.73%$ 9.77B$ 41.37M6950Binance Launchpool
GUN
UNFI
ATA
+5.07%+5.18%+20.28%$ 9.77B$ 2.23B57

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 capitalise 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).