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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
NCN
MYRIA
HUAHUA
+0.83%+0.86%-5.74%$ 2.42T$ 50.54B6882Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
NCN
HUAHUA
+0.78%+0.81%-5.73%$ 2.38T$ 47.30B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
TRMP
SHIC
+0.83%+0.86%-4.88%$ 1.72T$ 28.34B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.21%+0.24%-5.00%$ 621.34B$ 76.06B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
EQTY
IXO
+0.61%+0.66%-7.85%$ 558.22B$ 17.13B1136Made in USA
WARPED
MYRIA
ANTIRUG
+0.80%+0.84%-0.59%$ 357.44B$ 28.10B2427Stablecoins
USDFC
KDAI
IDRX
-0.08%-0.07%-0.34%$ 292.10B$ 66.52B2748USD Stablecoin
BUD
USDFC
KDAI
-0.07%-0.06%-0.36%$ 289.27B$ 66.43B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDFC
KDAI
IDRX
-0.08%-0.07%-0.37%$ 277.53B$ 65.43B11010Exchange-based Tokens
FER
VERSE
UTYAB
+0.84%+0.87%-6.46%$ 164.45B$ 3.42B24211Alleged SEC Securities
DASH
SALT
KROM
+1.17%+1.21%-5.13%$ 147.56B$ 2.69B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
PANDA
+0.63%+0.66%-5.25%$ 143.95B$ 1.29B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BIT
SOLCEX
+0.86%+0.89%-5.93%$ 129.52B$ 1.03B5314Base Native
SIDUS
OSAK
AMETA
+0.57%+0.60%-2.78%$ 114.27B$ 18.40B44215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
LOGX
ARROWS
VIES
+2.06%+2.09%-5.17%$ 84.34B$ 5.47B106216CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
OBOL
KDA
+0.61%+0.67%-8.91%$ 80.14B$ 4.57B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
PALM
EARN
+0.08%+0.08%+39.89%$ 76.76B$ 3.08B61418MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
USDC
-0.37%-0.36%-1.66%$ 73.61B$ 15.56B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.38%-0.37%-1.70%$ 73.06B$ 15.57B420Privacy
OBS
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+1.62%+1.69%-7.12%$ 56.13B$ 3.24B12021Governance
VOLT
PLG
ROBOTMONEY
+3.15%+3.16%-5.27%$ 49.97B$ 3.54B19422Tokenized Assets
MRNAX
GONDOLA
PALM
-1.04%-1.03%+102.41%$ 47.80B$ 1.94B42323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
FER
VERSE
UTYAB
+0.98%+1.00%-7.83%$ 36.42B$ 2.58B23824Meme
CATA
QOAT
$FROGS
+1.65%+1.64%-9.94%$ 32.44B$ 2.01B315525Privacy Coins
JUNO
∅
MARYJ
-0.38%-0.30%-8.65%$ 30.93B$ 1.02B3926Infrastructure
GRAV
SYLO
KIP
+2.75%+2.78%-5.89%$ 29.79B$ 1.96B25327Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
+1.31%+1.33%-4.13%$ 25.74B$ 1.44B8028Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
VEIL
CULT
+2.59%+2.66%-9.11%$ 25.15B$ 1.94B8129Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AGENT CITY
ANTIRUG
QUOTUM
+4.50%+4.57%-6.00%$ 24.65B$ 2.66B103530Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
EVAN
RVV
+3.52%+3.49%-1.64%$ 24.29B$ 1.90B36631Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.63%-2.63%-5.44%$ 23.75B$ 697.16M132Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TSC
TDC
+2.34%+2.39%-9.32%$ 22.54B$ 1.42B2233Derivatives
AARK
OX
QTO
+0.36%+0.35%-5.90%$ 21.61B$ 1.13B9034Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+5.44%+5.53%-3.36%$ 19.49B$ 1.94B6735Dog-Themed
HI
SAIKO
BABYSHIB
+2.14%+2.15%-10.17%$ 18.22B$ 768.88M36036Chain Abstraction
NEAR
U
LINK
+5.03%+5.14%-4.72%$ 16.42B$ 1.14B13374chan-Themed
SOY
FSJAL
FINE
+1.95%+1.97%-10.97%$ 16.24B$ 775.08M5438Yield Farming
ZOO
VERSE
ZF
+5.31%+5.26%-4.15%$ 15.29B$ 1.16B11539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
MF
SQR
+3.77%+3.82%-3.68%$ 15.07B$ 1.98B14440RWA Protocol
GFI
PALM
$QBIT
+2.81%+2.88%-6.81%$ 13.54B$ 518.78M7541Elon Musk-Inspired
BABYGROK
PUPPIES
BYTE
+1.67%+1.69%-10.94%$ 13.46B$ 546.31M5542Cross-chain Communication
CSWAP
JM
GRAV
+2.63%+2.73%-6.17%$ 11.86B$ 496.90M5043Oracle
DIA
UFI
UTU
+3.07%+3.19%-6.49%$ 11.10B$ 636.75M4044Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VVS
FER
UTYAB
+1.56%+1.59%-13.79%$ 10.99B$ 1.08B6145Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
ISLM
MYRIA
+5.36%+5.32%-2.32%$ 10.96B$ 1.60B10446x402 Ecosystem
LOKY
SPARKLE
FUCI
+3.14%+3.24%-7.51%$ 10.83B$ 613.46M10447DePIN
RCHV
NCN
SUIDEPIN
+2.85%+2.83%-5.37%$ 10.77B$ 828.97M19148Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
FORTH
ASF
+2.32%+2.38%-2.81%$ 10.14B$ 798.24M4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.43%-0.43%-0.32%$ 9.39B$ 5.05M1150Binance Launchpool
NTRN
ALPHA
ATA
+2.65%+2.71%-3.82%$ 9.05B$ 1.10B57

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).