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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
RTM
ANLOG
INI
+1.95%+1.95%+3.47%$ 2.57T$ 36.44B6892Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
RTM
INI
+1.95%+1.95%+3.46%$ 2.53T$ 33.97B3443Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
EVR
+2.15%+2.15%+3.79%$ 1.81T$ 20.01B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
TRX
LINK
B
+0.74%+0.73%+1.14%$ 654.01B$ 48.24B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
MAN
DIVI
HASH
+1.36%+1.35%+2.74%$ 605.76B$ 12.65B1136Made in USA
RCHV
WARPED
ANLOG
-5.17%-5.19%-5.07%$ 359.57B$ 16.98B2427Stablecoins
MUSD
BAC
BRLM
+0.03%+0.03%+0.47%$ 293.10B$ 41.26B2738USD Stablecoin
BUD
USDA
MUSD
+0.06%+0.06%+0.45%$ 290.32B$ 41.22B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
USDA
MUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.30%$ 278.56B$ 40.69B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
SBR
VOLT
+1.34%+1.33%+4.18%$ 175.81B$ 2.54B24311Alleged SEC Securities
DDX
LCX
KROM
+1.05%+1.06%+3.58%$ 155.54B$ 2.08B3312Made in China
DF
HT
MAN
+1.08%+1.08%+3.52%$ 151.93B$ 1.03B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
KONA
BIT
LCX
+1.32%+1.32%+4.15%$ 137.69B$ 802.83M5314Base Native
NEIRO
SIDUS
AKUMA
+0.24%+0.24%+0.47%$ 117.54B$ 9.85B44215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
MANEKI
VAI
WAVE
+1.49%+1.42%+1.60%$ 88.94B$ 4.15B106116CoinList Launchpad
KDA
NIBI
XZK
+1.07%+1.03%+2.26%$ 87.98B$ 3.38B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.02%+0.02%-0.38%$ 74.86B$ 7.59B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.02%+0.02%-0.39%$ 74.33B$ 7.63B419Privacy
OBS
BTCZ
SWOOD
+1.11%+1.01%-1.00%$ 60.43B$ 2.05B11820Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
PALM
EARN
-31.23%-31.23%-30.67%$ 54.87B$ 1.81B61121Governance
VOLT
DORA
ROUTE
+2.75%+2.73%+4.32%$ 52.75B$ 2.88B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
SBR
VOLT
+1.22%+1.20%+3.99%$ 39.51B$ 1.83B24223Meme
PENNY
MIM
GIGACAT
+2.86%+2.86%+2.12%$ 36.02B$ 2.37B318524Privacy Coins
DRGX
BTCZ
BLKH
+1.54%+1.39%-3.02%$ 33.86B$ 585.48M3925Infrastructure
COOK
DSLA
ROUTE
+0.17%+0.16%+0.81%$ 31.65B$ 1.73B25426Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ZKL
BOS
+2.40%+2.20%-2.73%$ 27.67B$ 966.23M8127Perpetuals
OMFG
AARK
LOGX
+1.18%+1.12%+3.60%$ 26.85B$ 908.38M7928Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ROKO
FLETCHER
MIA
+1.81%+1.81%+3.17%$ 26.23B$ 2.09B102829Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.11%+0.11%+4.79%$ 25.11B$ 478.12K130Quantum-Resistant
QST
QTC
GEEQ
+2.96%+2.74%-3.60%$ 24.85B$ 743.40M2031Binance Alpha Spotlight
JAGER
AIXCB
TAOCAT
+3.76%+3.72%+1.54%$ 24.70B$ 1.57B36732Tokenized Assets
AGRI
DCOIN
PALM
-51.59%-51.58%-50.53%$ 23.61B$ 686.46M42233Derivatives
STRIKE
INDY
AARK
+1.38%+1.33%+4.52%$ 22.96B$ 679.74M8934Dog-Themed
SPARKY
HOSKY
BRIAH
+3.55%+3.53%+3.34%$ 20.29B$ 1.05B36635Privacy Infrastructure
PARALOOM
OBS
SWOOD
+0.71%+0.68%+0.72%$ 20.16B$ 1.12B64364chan-Themed
MUMU
HONK
FATGF
+3.39%+3.37%+3.15%$ 18.24B$ 885.09M5237Chain Abstraction
NEAR
ROUTE
LINK
+0.91%+0.88%-1.59%$ 17.23B$ 809.08M1438Yield Farming
LVVA
KAON
SBR
+5.16%+5.10%+2.02%$ 15.95B$ 898.18M11539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
HOPR
SQR
DORA
+2.33%+2.32%+4.51%$ 15.65B$ 2.15B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
BYTE
GROKIUS
+3.64%+3.63%+3.13%$ 15.11B$ 670.38M5441RWA Protocol
TRU
ONI
PALM
+0.74%+0.70%-0.50%$ 14.52B$ 469.53M7442Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
SBR
+1.56%+1.59%+5.94%$ 12.75B$ 966.80M6143Cross-chain Communication
CSWAP
ROUTE
ANLOG
+0.63%+0.60%-0.33%$ 12.64B$ 461.52M5044Oracle
RIZ
SORA
PLI
+0.84%+0.80%-1.12%$ 11.87B$ 365.86M4145x402 Ecosystem
MIROSHARK
WACH
NOD
+0.97%+0.93%-1.24%$ 11.71B$ 338.02M10446DePIN
IOT
HASHAI
SUIDEPIN
+1.49%+1.42%+4.22%$ 11.38B$ 708.08M19047Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
ISLM
PEPU
+1.88%+1.86%+2.80%$ 11.22B$ 782.24M10448Stablecoin Issuer
QI
BUT
SOLO
+2.19%+2.13%+6.47%$ 10.43B$ 704.96M4149Index Coop Defi Index
COMP
WETH
RPL
+0.10%+0.07%+6.14%$ 9.43B$ 777.78M950Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.01%-0.01%-0.53%$ 9.42B$ 2.00M11

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).