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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
EVR
MYRIA
MEWC
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B6952Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
EVR
MEWC
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
EVR
MEWC
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
RDD
TOMI
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B1156Made in USA
WARPED
MYRIA
MEWC
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B2407Stablecoins
PMUSD
RAI
IDRX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B2748USD Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
USDL
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
BRLV
IDRX
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
SHDX
FER
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B24111Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
MIR
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B3312Made in China
GT
PANDA
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
NIZA
BIT
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B5314Base Native
BONSAICOIN
AMETA
SIDUS
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B44515Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
IRS
RZR
VAULT
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B103616CoinList Launchpad
ZKL
PIPE
TEA
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
NEOX
STAY
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B77618MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.41%-0.40%-0.89%$ 75.15B$ 17.87B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.41%-0.41%-0.90%$ 74.62B$ 17.86B420Privacy
BTCZ
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B11621Governance
BOS
PLG
VEMP
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B19522Tokenized Assets
LAND
GONDOLA
PALM
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
SHDX
FER
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B23824Meme
TBH
PODGE
KOVIN
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B309825Privacy Coins
∅
TRIT
BTCZ
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B4026Infrastructure
SVM
DSLA
BOS
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B25127Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
∅
BOS
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B8128Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B7929Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B2030Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CAPACITR
BASEMATE
STAY
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B100131Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
LMT
GOUT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B36332Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M133Derivatives
QTO
OX
TALIS
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B8934Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B6235Dog-Themed
GOUT
PODGE
RUFUS
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B363364chan-Themed
BRAINLET
LOLGUY
FATGF
-0.22%-0.06%-3.23%$ 17.68B$ 1.22B5237Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
XION
-3.08%-2.77%+8.86%$ 17.51B$ 2.22B1438Yield Farming
MVC
KUMA
VEMP
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
TRB
FIO
PRAI
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
GRK
PUPPIES
DOE
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M5241RWA Protocol
LDY
PALM
$QBIT
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B7342Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
UNIT0
GRAV
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TURBOS
VVS
FER
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B6144Oracle
PLI
SORA
TRB
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B4145x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
SYRA
SVM
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M10446DePIN
AIDD
$NODE
DENT
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M19047Layer 2 (L2)
UNIT0
TORA
MYRIA
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B10448Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
BUT
THL
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B4149Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
DANZO
POLYFACTS
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M6850Tokenized Treasuries
FIUSD
MTBILL
BUIDL
-0.56%-0.55%-0.92%$ 9.47B$ 2.43M11

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).