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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
HUAHUA
INI
BOS
+0.50%+0.49%-4.61%$ 2.43T$ 31.74B6892Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
INI
HUAHUA
+0.48%+0.48%-4.60%$ 2.39T$ 28.68B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
KCN
BTCZ
RXD
+0.45%+0.45%-3.62%$ 1.73T$ 15.78B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.34%+0.34%-4.56%$ 623.45B$ 44.57B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
EQPAY
HASH
VC
+0.69%+0.70%-7.01%$ 562.10B$ 11.91B1136Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
ANTIRUG
MONKO
+1.03%+1.03%-5.72%$ 361.13B$ 15.82B2437Stablecoins
PXDC
USDFC
GYEN
-0.01%-0.01%-0.47%$ 292.07B$ 37.89B2748USD Stablecoin
IUSD
USDFC
PXDC
+0.01%+0.01%-0.47%$ 289.30B$ 37.86B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
VCHF
USDFC
GYEN
+0.01%+0.01%-0.45%$ 277.57B$ 37.46B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
VERSE
SBR
+0.66%+0.66%-5.70%$ 165.53B$ 2.50B24111Alleged SEC Securities
KROM
SFM
RLY
+0.71%+0.71%-4.10%$ 148.60B$ 2.11B3312Made in China
GT
PANDA
MDT
+0.48%+0.48%-4.17%$ 144.64B$ 996.39M2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NIZA
NKYC
BIT
+0.45%+0.45%-4.69%$ 130.10B$ 577.36M5214Base Native
REKT
BLAP
NEIRO
+0.45%+0.44%-2.44%$ 114.78B$ 9.20B44115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
VERDEX
PLY
+1.50%+1.49%-5.16%$ 85.60B$ 4.36B106516CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
TEA
+1.17%+1.17%-8.15%$ 81.08B$ 3.17B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
RECORD
GONDOLA
PALM
+2.06%+2.06%-0.74%$ 78.34B$ 1.47B61418MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURCV
EURC
+0.17%+0.17%-1.65%$ 73.74B$ 7.23B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.17%+0.17%-1.70%$ 73.19B$ 7.25B420Privacy
OBS
XLA
VEYA
+2.00%+1.99%-6.14%$ 57.25B$ 2.63B12021Governance
PLG
ROBOTMONEY
BOS
+1.65%+1.65%-6.40%$ 50.79B$ 3.21B19422Tokenized Assets
RECORD
PALM
GONDOLA
+2.93%+2.93%+2.31%$ 49.20B$ 435.47M42323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
VERSE
SBR
+1.25%+1.25%-8.93%$ 36.87B$ 2.00B23824Meme
GET
KING
WSOS
-0.68%-0.68%-9.39%$ 32.22B$ 1.44B314925Privacy Coins
CCX
BTCZ
XLA
+0.65%+0.64%-8.92%$ 31.14B$ 444.30M3926Infrastructure
BOS
KIP
SYLO
+1.03%+1.02%-4.60%$ 30.09B$ 1.95B25327Perpetuals
LN
BOO
QTO
+0.64%+0.63%-7.52%$ 25.91B$ 1.01B8028Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
CULT
BOS
+1.90%+1.90%-7.54%$ 25.62B$ 1.53B8129Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LIEGE
NATION
DULUS
+2.79%+2.78%-5.20%$ 25.34B$ 2.22B103130Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+6.56%+6.56%+4.29%$ 25.31B$ 1.52M131Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
MAIGA
REKT
+1.35%+1.36%+0.74%$ 24.62B$ 1.62B36432Quantum-Resistant
TSC
QTC
GEEQ
+2.04%+2.04%-7.21%$ 22.99B$ 1.04B2333Derivatives
LV
LN
QTO
+0.95%+0.95%-9.19%$ 21.82B$ 781.04M9034Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
OBS
VEYA
+4.68%+4.68%-0.44%$ 20.40B$ 1.94B6735Dog-Themed
POLYDOGE
RANDY
KING
-0.42%-0.42%-9.73%$ 18.15B$ 537.24M36236Chain Abstraction
RIVER
DG
BLD
+3.79%+3.79%-2.52%$ 17.04B$ 1.02B13374chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
GONDOLA
4CHAN
-0.13%-0.12%-10.15%$ 16.22B$ 502.97M5338Yield Farming
VERSE
RLY
SBR
+1.61%+1.61%-1.44%$ 15.53B$ 1.02B11639YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
DORA
SQR
PRAI
+2.82%+2.82%-5.30%$ 15.50B$ 1.98B14440RWA Protocol
XNL
RECORD
PALM
+1.52%+1.53%-3.58%$ 13.74B$ 419.61M7641Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
RIZO
VALENTINE
-0.13%-0.13%-10.09%$ 13.44B$ 360.58M5442Cross-chain Communication
ICX
CWEB
ZEUS
+1.29%+1.28%-3.79%$ 12.01B$ 403.60M5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
ZF
FER
SBR
+2.75%+2.75%-10.19%$ 11.29B$ 967.15M6144Layer 2 (L2)
XNL
CULT
BLAST
+3.00%+3.00%-0.18%$ 11.29B$ 1.61B10445Oracle
BAND
SORA
RIZ
+0.90%+0.89%-3.62%$ 11.20B$ 386.91M4046x402 Ecosystem
MOSS
SYRA
FUCI
+1.19%+1.17%-3.98%$ 10.96B$ 473.07M10447DePIN
SUIDEPIN
HASHAI
GMRX
+0.79%+0.79%-5.84%$ 10.86B$ 679.06M19148Stablecoin Issuer
CAPA
ARGNOT
XNL
+0.95%+0.96%-8.18%$ 10.23B$ 680.77M4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
JTRSY
BUIDL
+0.16%+0.16%-0.35%$ 9.41B$ 961.19K1150Binance Launchpool
ALPHA
BTCST
ATA
+1.54%+1.56%-9.72%$ 9.19B$ 1.07B58

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).