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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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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
UNIX
BOS
TOMI
-0.27%-0.24%+2.86%$ 2.51T$ 80.28B6922Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
EVR
COOK
-0.32%-0.29%+2.78%$ 2.47T$ 76.16B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
SATOX
EVR
TRMP
-0.78%-0.74%+2.93%$ 1.76T$ 39.55B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.18%+0.20%+0.42%$ 649.81B$ 107.59B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
RDD
TOMI
+0.62%+0.63%+1.12%$ 597.79B$ 29.18B1156Made in USA
MONKO
MYRIA
WARPED
+2.04%+2.06%+6.86%$ 389.17B$ 46.98B2427Stablecoins
HEXDC
RAI
IDRX
+0.05%+0.05%+0.60%$ 292.51B$ 91.21B2738USD Stablecoin
KDAI
HEXDC
USDL
+0.19%+0.20%+0.70%$ 290.18B$ 91.12B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
GYEN
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.55%$ 278.29B$ 89.88B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
$H2
SBR
+0.45%+0.47%-0.02%$ 172.01B$ 4.80B24011Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
DRGN
SFM
+0.19%+0.20%+0.34%$ 152.61B$ 3.94B3312Made in China
HT
MAN
PANDA
-0.19%-0.18%-0.45%$ 149.50B$ 1.82B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
B2M
KASTA
KONA
-0.10%-0.08%-0.19%$ 134.35B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
SEKOIA
AMETA
NOICE
+1.32%+1.33%+3.08%$ 117.95B$ 23.75B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
SQT
$SHARBI
+3.35%+3.36%+3.04%$ 87.84B$ 8.61B103516CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
KDA
TEA
+3.97%+3.98%+8.92%$ 86.98B$ 9.45B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
USDQ
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.45%$ 76.08B$ 19.45B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.46%$ 75.56B$ 19.48B419Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
$QBIT
PALM
+1.26%+1.30%+5.19%$ 75.45B$ 4.08B77420Privacy
ZERA
PARALOOM
ZCL
+1.48%+1.51%+4.72%$ 63.50B$ 5.03B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
BOS
+5.25%+5.27%+6.81%$ 52.43B$ 5.85B19522Tokenized Assets
ESX
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.18%+0.18%+1.66%$ 46.91B$ 1.34B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
$H2
SBR
+2.20%+2.23%+0.23%$ 39.32B$ 3.55B23724Privacy Coins
BLACKCOIN
NAV
ZCL
-0.74%-0.72%-0.44%$ 37.28B$ 1.26B3925Meme
IDX
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.29%+2.28%+2.77%$ 36.58B$ 3.51B312326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
+0.37%+0.38%+0.65%$ 30.49B$ 1.80B8127Infrastructure
KIP
SQT
BOS
+4.32%+4.45%+13.47%$ 28.75B$ 3.36B25028Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
TDC
-0.08%-0.06%+0.18%$ 27.72B$ 1.25B2029Perpetuals
LOGX
QTO
OX
+1.09%+1.13%-1.24%$ 27.66B$ 1.74B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
VIBE
EVE
HATCHER
+4.46%+4.48%+9.62%$ 25.34B$ 3.87B98831Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIXCB
SEKOIA
COMMON
+6.04%+6.02%+9.99%$ 25.15B$ 2.17B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.22%+0.21%+4.37%$ 23.77B$ 23.81M133Derivatives
RWAX
OX
QTO
+0.35%+0.39%-1.82%$ 23.60B$ 1.37B8834Dog-Themed
SHIBEUS
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.23%+2.24%+10.30%$ 20.64B$ 1.61B36435Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
ZERA
PARALOOM
+5.74%+5.76%+10.49%$ 19.63B$ 2.85B61364chan-Themed
HOODIE
BRAINLET
FATGF
+2.33%+2.34%+10.69%$ 18.70B$ 1.71B5437Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
+6.56%+6.59%+12.64%$ 17.14B$ 2.62B1438Yield Farming
R2
KAON
SBR
+10.20%+10.22%+17.46%$ 15.95B$ 2.03B11239YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
DORA
X
+7.30%+7.25%+13.58%$ 15.64B$ 4.39B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
VALENTINE
GROKIUS
+2.36%+2.37%+11.32%$ 15.47B$ 1.25B5341RWA Protocol
BD/SOL
PALM
$QBIT
+5.62%+5.65%+12.65%$ 14.46B$ 1.73B7242Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
ROUTE
JM
+5.70%+5.77%+11.49%$ 12.34B$ 1.17B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
SBR
+4.72%+4.73%+3.83%$ 11.84B$ 1.78B6044Oracle
DIA
ORA
RIZ
+6.18%+6.25%+11.21%$ 11.69B$ 1.29B4145x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+5.88%+5.95%+11.06%$ 11.58B$ 1.07B10346Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
PEPU
+2.14%+2.11%+4.23%$ 11.17B$ 1.34B10447DePIN
RIZ
GMRX
SQT
+4.51%+4.50%+13.52%$ 10.99B$ 1.19B19048Stablecoin Issuer
FORTH
SOLO
THL
+6.76%+6.73%+7.74%$ 9.83B$ 1.67B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.25%-0.22%-1.74%$ 9.54B$ 6.08M1150Binance Launchpool
BTCST
ALPHA
ATA
+11.37%+11.29%+20.53%$ 9.35B$ 3.54B57

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).