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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
RXD
INI
ICBX
-0.27%-0.24%+2.86%$ 2.51T$ 80.28B6922Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
INI
RXD
-0.32%-0.29%+2.78%$ 2.47T$ 76.16B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
ZER
BTCZ
RXD
-0.78%-0.74%+2.93%$ 1.76T$ 39.55B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.18%+0.20%+0.42%$ 649.81B$ 107.59B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
RDD
TOMI
+0.62%+0.63%+1.12%$ 597.79B$ 29.18B1156Made in USA
KDA
ANTIRUG
RXD
+2.04%+2.06%+6.86%$ 389.17B$ 46.98B2427Stablecoins
BAC
IDRX
PMUSD
+0.05%+0.05%+0.60%$ 292.51B$ 91.21B2738USD Stablecoin
BUD
HEXDC
USDL
+0.19%+0.20%+0.70%$ 290.18B$ 91.12B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
WCOP
VCHF
IDRX
+0.02%+0.02%+0.55%$ 278.29B$ 89.88B11010Exchange-based Tokens
HYDX
BIT
DSWAP
+0.45%+0.47%-0.02%$ 172.01B$ 4.80B24011Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
+0.19%+0.20%+0.34%$ 152.61B$ 3.94B3312Made in China
GT
PANDA
MAN
-0.19%-0.18%-0.45%$ 149.50B$ 1.82B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
WFCA
BIT
KONA
-0.10%-0.08%-0.19%$ 134.35B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
NEIRO
COMMON
APU
+1.32%+1.33%+3.08%$ 117.95B$ 23.75B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
IRS
SQT
VPLS
+3.35%+3.36%+3.04%$ 87.84B$ 8.61B103516CoinList Launchpad
TEA
KDA
RLY
+3.97%+3.98%+8.92%$ 86.98B$ 9.45B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
EURE
+0.35%+0.35%+1.45%$ 76.08B$ 19.45B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.46%$ 75.56B$ 19.48B419Real World Assets (RWA)
STAY
BACKED
GONDOLA
+1.26%+1.30%+5.19%$ 75.45B$ 4.08B77420Privacy
ZER
PARALOOM
BTCZ
+1.48%+1.51%+4.72%$ 63.50B$ 5.03B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
BOS
+5.25%+5.27%+6.81%$ 52.43B$ 5.85B19522Tokenized Assets
BACX
ESX
GONDOLA
+0.18%+0.18%+1.66%$ 46.91B$ 1.34B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
NLYRA
DSWAP
PHERA
+2.20%+2.23%+0.23%$ 39.32B$ 3.55B23724Privacy Coins
NAV
ZER
BTCZ
-0.74%-0.72%-0.44%$ 37.28B$ 1.26B3925Meme
RATTERY
FTFS
CHILLZ
+2.29%+2.28%+2.77%$ 36.58B$ 3.51B312326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
BOS
CULT
+0.37%+0.38%+0.65%$ 30.49B$ 1.80B8127Infrastructure
DSLA
SQT
BOS
+4.32%+4.45%+13.47%$ 28.75B$ 3.36B25028Quantum-Resistant
QBX
QANX
QTC
-0.08%-0.06%+0.18%$ 27.72B$ 1.25B2029Perpetuals
SUP
AARK
QTO
+1.09%+1.13%-1.24%$ 27.66B$ 1.74B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DUEL
HATCHER
HD
+4.46%+4.48%+9.62%$ 25.34B$ 3.87B98831Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
AIMONICA
COMMON
+6.04%+6.02%+9.99%$ 25.15B$ 2.17B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.22%+0.21%+4.37%$ 23.77B$ 23.81M133Derivatives
CYDX
AARK
QTO
+0.35%+0.39%-1.82%$ 23.60B$ 1.37B8834Dog-Themed
BRIAH
POLYDOGE
BOOP
+2.23%+2.24%+10.30%$ 20.64B$ 1.61B36435Privacy Infrastructure
PR
PARALOOM
ZERA
+5.74%+5.76%+10.49%$ 19.63B$ 2.85B61364chan-Themed
FATGF
GONDOLA
LOLGUY
+2.33%+2.34%+10.69%$ 18.70B$ 1.71B5437Chain Abstraction
XION
CLEAR
ROUTE
+6.56%+6.59%+12.64%$ 17.14B$ 2.62B1438Yield Farming
BOND
RLY
ZOO
+10.20%+10.22%+17.46%$ 15.95B$ 2.03B11239YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
SXP
SQR
CWS
+7.30%+7.25%+13.58%$ 15.64B$ 4.39B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
RIZO
GRK
+2.36%+2.37%+11.32%$ 15.47B$ 1.25B5341RWA Protocol
TRWA
$QBIT
RWAX
+5.62%+5.65%+12.65%$ 14.46B$ 1.73B7242Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
ROUTE
CSWAP
+5.70%+5.77%+11.49%$ 12.34B$ 1.17B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BLACK
VVS
HYDX
+4.72%+4.73%+3.83%$ 11.84B$ 1.78B6044Oracle
BAND
ORA
RIZ
+6.18%+6.25%+11.21%$ 11.69B$ 1.29B4145x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+5.88%+5.95%+11.06%$ 11.58B$ 1.07B10346Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MODE
ICBX
+2.14%+2.11%+4.23%$ 11.17B$ 1.34B10447DePIN
IOT
SQT
SUIDEPIN
+4.51%+4.50%+13.52%$ 10.99B$ 1.19B19048Stablecoin Issuer
SOLO
BUT
CAPA
+6.76%+6.73%+7.74%$ 9.83B$ 1.67B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.25%-0.22%-1.74%$ 9.54B$ 6.08M1150Binance Launchpool
UNFI
NFP
RDNT
+11.37%+11.29%+20.53%$ 9.35B$ 3.54B57

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).