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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
NCN
BDAG
OGG
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
BDAG
OGG
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
MEWC
OGG
+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)
VC
AKT
RDD
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
TANK
MEWC
PURPE
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
RAI
IDRT
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
KDAI
MSUSD
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
$H2
VVS
FER
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
PANDA
DF
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ZND
BCE
BIT
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
DICKBUTT
SIDUS
OKAYEG
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BUILDR
HFARM
EVOP
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104616CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
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)
NEOX
QUAIN
PALM
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77220Privacy
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
OBS
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11521Governance
JURIS
BOS
ROBOTMONEY
+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)
$H2
VVS
FER
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
XLA
TRIT
BTCZ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
LOLGUY
NEKO
AMD
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
BOS
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
TYPUS
OX
QTO
+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
P0
SVM
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
MIR
OX
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FOMO
SURPLUS
PRIMIS
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
EVAN
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
ANJU
AMD
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36535Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
1CLAWAI
OBS
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
OKAYEG
SPURDO
LOLGUY
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
XION
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
VALENTINE
RIZO
GROKIUS
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
FIO
WOM
+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
BD/SOL
$QBIT
PALM
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UTYAB
VVS
FER
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
ICX
JURIS
JM
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
PEPU
MYRIA
CULT
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
HEDGE
HUNCH
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
TUNE
TYPUS
STRIKE
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
UMB
SORA
IDNA
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SVM
REGENT
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
HEDGE
HUNCH
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
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 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).