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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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Layer 1 (L1)

Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
MEWC
EVR
RXD
-1.67%-1.69%-3.62%$ 2.26T$ 61.77B6942Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
EVR
RXD
-1.66%-1.67%-3.60%$ 2.23T$ 58.93B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
EVR
RXD
-1.81%-1.82%-3.81%$ 1.60T$ 33.44B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.29%-0.30%-0.86%$ 613.22B$ 92.80B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
RING
JKL
GRC
-0.90%-0.92%-2.74%$ 534.55B$ 23.49B1186Made in USA
ANLOG
MEWC
RXD
-2.34%-2.37%+4.38%$ 328.79B$ 29.74B2447Stablecoins
MSUSD
GRAI
PMUSD
-0.13%-0.12%-0.07%$ 290.90B$ 77.94B2688USD Stablecoin
KDAI
MSUSD
USDX
-0.11%-0.11%-0.05%$ 288.23B$ 77.83B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDZ
KDAI
USDX
-0.13%-0.13%-0.10%$ 277.18B$ 76.34B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VERSE
FER
-1.68%-1.72%-5.72%$ 155.06B$ 4.20B24711Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
POWR
SFM
-0.82%-0.86%-4.49%$ 140.11B$ 2.41B3312Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.99%-1.03%-4.96%$ 139.94B$ 1.73B2813Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
CNX
HT
BIT
-1.26%-1.30%-5.28%$ 124.44B$ 1.34B5514Base Native
SIDUS
KIBSHI
NATO
-0.53%-0.54%-1.02%$ 111.20B$ 20.13B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURI
USDC
-0.28%-0.28%-0.61%$ 74.92B$ 16.82B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.29%-0.28%-0.62%$ 74.39B$ 16.86B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
CREDITLINE
QUIVER
ACCR
-2.19%-2.23%-6.47%$ 73.75B$ 6.04B106018Real World Assets (RWA)
DFI
OPUL
PLANET
-0.66%-0.67%+45.92%$ 70.13B$ 3.13B66319CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
OCEAN
OBOL
-2.22%-2.27%-3.42%$ 67.82B$ 4.12B6920Privacy
PARALOOM
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
-5.52%-5.53%-0.87%$ 47.46B$ 3.51B11621Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
GONDOLA
LNDX
+0.35%+0.35%+96.53%$ 47.19B$ 1.64B48322Governance
BOS
ROBOTMONEY
COLD
-2.87%-2.92%-7.08%$ 40.50B$ 3.49B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
OBS
FER
-3.36%-3.40%-6.84%$ 32.22B$ 2.98B24224Meme
K-HOME
MUSE
DUCKY
-3.17%-3.20%-6.46%$ 31.74B$ 3.03B325925Privacy Coins
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TRIT
BTCZ
-7.97%-7.96%+0.67%$ 28.55B$ 1.65B3826Perpetuals
OX
QTO
LOGX
-3.87%-3.91%-6.72%$ 23.34B$ 1.96B7927Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+1.29%+1.29%-1.17%$ 23.24B$ 100.10M128Infrastructure
P0
COLD
GITLAWB
-1.46%-1.49%-3.56%$ 22.91B$ 1.85B24829Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ENX
BOS
CULT
-10.72%-10.75%+3.34%$ 21.83B$ 1.88B8130Derivatives
PARQ
OX
QTO
-4.32%-4.36%-7.39%$ 20.06B$ 1.33B9031Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QANX
QST
-11.59%-11.63%+4.36%$ 19.59B$ 1.61B2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
WHY
TRISIG
-0.91%-0.95%-2.21%$ 18.95B$ 1.64B36233Artificial Intelligence (AI)
GITLAWB
KLEF
BASEMATE
-1.45%-1.53%+2.80%$ 17.63B$ 1.95B102034Dog-Themed
KAI
COG
BATON
-2.78%-2.83%-6.62%$ 17.42B$ 1.01B371354chan-Themed
LOLGUY
SOY
MUMU
-2.87%-2.90%-8.89%$ 15.59B$ 1.10B5636Privacy Infrastructure
VEILNET
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-1.48%-1.49%-1.40%$ 14.04B$ 1.47B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
PUPPIES
GROKIUS
-2.73%-2.76%-7.65%$ 13.05B$ 783.36M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
-0.98%-0.98%-0.71%$ 11.98B$ 1.31B1439Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
BALL
HUNCH
-1.91%-1.93%-6.64%$ 11.77B$ 35.54M7040Options
HXRO
HEGIC
LOGX
-2.00%-2.02%-7.30%$ 11.36B$ 34.43M1741RWA Protocol
ELX
LNDX
$QBIT
-1.87%-1.87%-5.59%$ 11.33B$ 1.02B7342Prediction Markets
ORACLE
PNP
HUNCH
-2.10%-2.12%-7.18%$ 11.26B$ 36.85M3943YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
CXT
AVC
-2.86%-2.90%-7.09%$ 10.98B$ 1.64B14444Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-0.47%-0.47%-0.73%$ 10.79B$ 4.21M1145Yield Farming
BNSD
VERSE
KUMA
+0.55%+0.51%-7.70%$ 10.36B$ 1.32B11746Cross-chain Communication
CYC
JM
ANLOG
-1.88%-1.88%-5.13%$ 9.95B$ 924.74M5147Oracle
SWTCH
SORA
RIZ
-1.89%-1.89%-5.33%$ 9.48B$ 900.19M4148x402 Ecosystem
X420
SVM
LKI
-1.77%-1.77%-5.16%$ 9.45B$ 926.79M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
CULT
-4.06%-3.98%-7.87%$ 8.74B$ 891.39M10350Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
UTYAB
FER
-2.06%-2.12%-7.82%$ 8.41B$ 1.28B61

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).