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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)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
XETA
MYRIA
EVR
-1.30%-1.23%-0.50%$ 2.48T$ 84.15B6942Layer 1 (L1)
RTM
MEWC
EVR
-1.25%-1.17%-0.55%$ 2.44T$ 80.15B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
TRMP
EVR
-1.36%-1.29%-1.12%$ 1.74T$ 44.54B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.10%+0.14%+0.55%$ 649.22B$ 117.45B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
HASH
RDD
TOMI
-1.15%-1.07%+0.46%$ 591.85B$ 28.97B1156Made in USA
MONKO
MYRIA
MEWC
+4.42%+4.52%+2.61%$ 381.17B$ 45.56B2417Stablecoins
RAI
KDAI
BNBUSD
-0.11%-0.10%+0.10%$ 292.51B$ 98.67B2748USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
BNBUSD
KDAI
-0.11%-0.11%+0.09%$ 289.68B$ 98.56B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
VCHF
BRLV
KDAI
-0.13%-0.13%+0.06%$ 278.24B$ 97.24B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
FER
-2.73%-2.65%-0.71%$ 168.82B$ 5.15B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
SFM
-2.23%-2.17%+0.08%$ 150.54B$ 40.84B3312Made in China
SUN
MDT
PANDA
-1.72%-1.66%-0.81%$ 147.14B$ 1.73B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
NIZA
BIT
-1.86%-1.79%-0.26%$ 132.68B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
BONSAICOIN
SIDUS
KIBSHI
-0.26%-0.23%+2.51%$ 117.74B$ 25.53B44515Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
GIVEST
DNA
-3.04%-2.95%+4.38%$ 87.06B$ 8.90B103616CoinList Launchpad
HMT
EFI
RLY
-3.63%-3.53%+5.20%$ 85.24B$ 7.36B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
NEOX
STAY
+45.08%+45.11%+9.39%$ 78.95B$ 7.03B77618MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
-0.56%-0.55%-0.63%$ 75.45B$ 20.56B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.56%-0.63%$ 74.93B$ 20.56B420Privacy
TRIT
1CLAWAI
OBS
-3.04%-2.94%+4.79%$ 62.53B$ 5.17B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
PLG
-6.11%-6.03%+0.39%$ 49.47B$ 5.18B19522Tokenized Assets
LNDX
GONDOLA
PALM
+102.87%+102.87%-0.01%$ 46.97B$ 2.35B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
VVS
FER
-5.62%-5.52%-2.91%$ 37.69B$ 3.88B23924Privacy Coins
JUNO
BTCZ
TRIT
-5.64%-5.52%-2.75%$ 35.69B$ 1.35B3925Meme
GLITCH
KOVIN
PONIE
-3.73%-3.61%+0.35%$ 35.13B$ 3.90B309626Infrastructure
GRAV
SVM
COLD
-0.43%-0.42%+23.62%$ 31.32B$ 4.65B25127Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
ZRC
ENX
-6.60%-6.47%-1.27%$ 29.15B$ 1.72B8128Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
GEEQ
-6.14%-5.99%-1.16%$ 26.65B$ 1.50B2029Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
-5.25%-5.18%-5.95%$ 26.09B$ 1.65B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AEONBOOK
STAY
BASEMATE
-4.29%-4.19%+7.11%$ 25.09B$ 3.38B100531Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
RVV
GOUT
-5.39%-5.31%+3.37%$ 23.72B$ 2.59B36332Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-5.13%-5.12%-2.45%$ 23.26B$ 668.04M133Derivatives
QTO
OX
TALIS
-4.33%-4.27%-7.44%$ 22.26B$ 1.25B8934Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
OBS
1CLAWAI
+1.65%+1.72%+18.26%$ 20.55B$ 3.03B6235Dog-Themed
ROBDOG
KIBSHI
RUFUS
-3.60%-3.48%+1.05%$ 19.62B$ 1.49B36136Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
LINK
+2.25%+2.32%+21.07%$ 18.07B$ 2.83B14374chan-Themed
HONK
BRAINLET
4CHAN
-3.31%-3.18%+0.79%$ 17.72B$ 1.62B5338RWA Protocol
$QBIT
PALM
LDY
+6.21%+6.33%+25.70%$ 15.50B$ 2.27B7339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
DORA
GATA
PRAI
-7.44%-7.35%+11.34%$ 15.05B$ 40.60B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
MARVIN
GRK
-3.23%-3.12%+1.36%$ 14.72B$ 1.15B5241Yield Farming
BEND
VERSE
KAON
-8.01%-7.94%+1.66%$ 14.64B$ 1.93B11442Cross-chain Communication
BRIDGE
JM
GRAV
+8.41%+8.50%+23.21%$ 13.44B$ 1.77B5043Oracle
PLI
SORA
UTU
+9.14%+9.23%+26.18%$ 12.84B$ 1.58B4144x402 Ecosystem
WACH
LOKY
MIROSHARK
+9.06%+9.15%+25.02%$ 12.69B$ 1.59B10545Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SBR
VVS
FER
-8.46%-8.35%+2.76%$ 11.56B$ 2.10B6146DePIN
AIDD
HASHAI
SUIDEPIN
-4.18%-4.05%+7.57%$ 10.89B$ 1.11B19047Layer 2 (L2)
EVR
MYRIA
1CAT
-4.65%-4.60%+1.52%$ 10.81B$ 1.28B10448Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
JACK
HEDGE
-1.77%-1.73%+2.94%$ 9.60B$ 32.60M6849Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
ARGNOT
THL
-4.52%-4.43%+9.43%$ 9.57B$ 1.11B4150Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.11%-0.13%-0.30%$ 9.52B$ 6.65M11

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).