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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
STC
RCADE
BDAG
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
STC
BDAG
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
OGG
BTCZ
+0.55%+0.57%+8.29%$ 1.71T$ 28.11B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.43%+1.48%+7.03%$ 647.09B$ 83.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
AKT
VC
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
RXD
TANK
PURPE
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
FXD
BUD
IDRT
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
KDAI
BUD
MUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.24%$ 288.17B$ 67.84B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
KDAI
IDRT
MUSD
0.00%+0.00%+0.17%$ 276.78B$ 66.87B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
BIT
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
DF
HT
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
BCE
BIT
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
GOCHU
HYBUX
DICKBUTT
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
AUT
HFARM
LOGX
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104616CoinList Launchpad
PIPE
RLY
TEA
+2.57%+2.64%+20.06%$ 79.86B$ 6.72B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.03%+0.03%+0.73%$ 75.00B$ 13.10B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.04%+0.04%+0.74%$ 74.47B$ 13.10B419Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
QUAIN
PALM
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77220Privacy
TRIT
1CLAWAI
BTCZ
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11521Governance
PUMPER
ROBOTMONEY
JURIS
+3.20%+3.24%+23.78%$ 49.09B$ 4.58B19522Tokenized Assets
BMNRX
GONDOLA
PALM
+99.17%+99.17%-0.96%$ 46.14B$ 741.31M59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
$H2
VVS
VERSE
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
XLA
TRIT
BTCZ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
CPU
PUSSY
KOVIN
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZRC
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
OX
QTO
LOGX
+2.32%+2.37%+23.52%$ 28.01B$ 1.64B8128Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QANX
QST
+4.26%+4.44%+37.50%$ 27.67B$ 1.58B2029Infrastructure
COOK
SVM
GMRT
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
TYPUS
OX
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
EVE
SURPLUS
KIDDIES
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
AIXCB
TIMI
+3.79%+3.74%+21.21%$ 22.86B$ 1.71B36533Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.60%-1.60%+0.33%$ 22.77B$ 3.74M134Dog-Themed
KIMBO
SPARKY
ANJU
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36535Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
SPURDO
DICKBUTT
HIKI
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
RIZO
PUPPIES
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
CXT
LOKA
TRB
+3.73%+3.77%+30.60%$ 13.77B$ 3.63B14440Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
HFARM
+5.01%+5.07%+23.86%$ 13.58B$ 1.60B11541RWA Protocol
$QBIT
PALM
BD/SOL
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
IZI
VVS
UTYAB
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
ROUTE
JM
JURIS
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
CULT
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
BALL
TED
HUNCH
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
TUNE
TYPUS
LOGX
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
ZAP
SORA
TRB
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
X4PAY
SVM
REGENT
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
PUB
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+1.16%+1.16%-7.75%$ 9.70B$ 4.19M11

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).