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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

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Proof of Work (PoW)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
TRMP
MYRIA
RTM
+1.95%+1.95%+3.47%$ 2.57T$ 36.44B6882Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
SHIC
RTM
+1.95%+1.95%+3.46%$ 2.53T$ 33.97B3433Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
TRMP
SHIC
+2.15%+2.15%+3.79%$ 1.81T$ 20.01B1204World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.74%+0.73%+1.14%$ 654.01B$ 48.24B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PASG
JKL
AKT
+1.36%+1.35%+2.74%$ 605.76B$ 12.65B1136Made in USA
RCHV
MYRIA
RYOSHI
-5.17%-5.19%-5.07%$ 359.57B$ 16.98B2427Stablecoins
MUSD
BRLM
STT
+0.03%+0.03%+0.47%$ 293.10B$ 41.26B2738USD Stablecoin
MSUSD
IUSD
MUSD
+0.06%+0.06%+0.45%$ 290.32B$ 41.22B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
EURT
GYEN
MUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.30%$ 278.56B$ 40.69B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
FER
VVS
+1.34%+1.33%+4.18%$ 175.81B$ 2.54B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
SFM
+1.05%+1.06%+3.58%$ 155.54B$ 2.08B3312Made in China
DF
PANDA
MAN
+1.08%+1.08%+3.52%$ 151.93B$ 1.03B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NIZA
BIT
LCX
+1.32%+1.32%+4.15%$ 137.69B$ 802.83M5314Base Native
HYBUX
SIDUS
AKUMA
+0.24%+0.24%+0.47%$ 117.54B$ 9.85B44215Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
MANEKI
ROUTE
ARROWS
+1.49%+1.42%+1.60%$ 88.94B$ 4.15B105916CoinList Launchpad
EAT
RLY
NIBI
+1.07%+1.03%+2.26%$ 87.98B$ 3.38B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
+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
PARALOOM
RATSPEAK
OBS
+1.11%+1.01%-1.00%$ 60.43B$ 2.05B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
EARN
STT
-31.23%-31.23%-30.67%$ 54.87B$ 1.81B60921Governance
ROBOTMONEY
DORA
ROUTE
+2.75%+2.73%+4.32%$ 52.75B$ 2.88B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SHDX
VVS
FER
+1.22%+1.20%+3.99%$ 39.51B$ 1.83B24123Meme
POLYDOGE
BABYASTEROID
CATA
+2.86%+2.86%+2.12%$ 36.02B$ 2.37B317124Privacy Coins
XEQM
PRCY
TRIT
+1.54%+1.39%-3.02%$ 33.86B$ 585.48M3925Infrastructure
GITLAWB
DSLA
ROUTE
+0.17%+0.16%+0.81%$ 31.65B$ 1.73B25426Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
BOS
CULT
+2.40%+2.20%-2.73%$ 27.67B$ 966.23M8127Perpetuals
STRIKE
DCK
RAILS
+1.18%+1.12%+3.60%$ 26.85B$ 908.38M7928Artificial Intelligence (AI)
FOMO
FUCI
MIA
+1.81%+1.81%+3.17%$ 26.23B$ 2.09B101929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.11%+0.11%+4.79%$ 25.11B$ 478.12K130Quantum-Resistant
TDC
QTC
GEEQ
+2.96%+2.74%-3.60%$ 24.85B$ 743.40M2031Binance Alpha Spotlight
REKT
AIXCB
TAOCAT
+3.76%+3.72%+1.54%$ 24.70B$ 1.57B36632Tokenized Assets
LNDX
PALM
STT
-51.59%-51.58%-50.53%$ 23.61B$ 686.46M42133Derivatives
INDY
RAILS
HXRO
+1.38%+1.33%+4.52%$ 22.96B$ 679.74M8934Dog-Themed
ANJU
BABYASTEROID
POLYDOGE
+3.55%+3.53%+3.34%$ 20.29B$ 1.05B36535Privacy Infrastructure
XCL
PARALOOM
OBS
+0.71%+0.68%+0.72%$ 20.16B$ 1.12B64364chan-Themed
FATGF
DICKBUTT
4CHAN
+3.39%+3.37%+3.15%$ 18.24B$ 885.09M5237Chain Abstraction
RIVER
ROUTE
LINK
+0.91%+0.88%-1.59%$ 17.23B$ 809.08M1438Yield Farming
KUMA
SBR
RLY
+5.16%+5.10%+2.02%$ 15.95B$ 898.18M11539YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
GMT
FIO
DORA
+2.33%+2.32%+4.51%$ 15.65B$ 2.15B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
THE DOGEFATHER
MARS
+3.64%+3.63%+3.13%$ 15.11B$ 670.38M5441RWA Protocol
AGRI
PALM
LNDX
+0.74%+0.70%-0.50%$ 14.52B$ 469.53M7342Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SBR
FER
VVS
+1.56%+1.59%+5.94%$ 12.75B$ 966.80M6143Cross-chain Communication
JM
GRAV
ROUTE
+0.63%+0.60%-0.33%$ 12.64B$ 461.52M5044Oracle
SKEY
RIZ
UFI
+0.84%+0.80%-1.12%$ 11.87B$ 365.86M4145x402 Ecosystem
SYRA
MIROSHARK
FUCI
+0.97%+0.93%-1.24%$ 11.71B$ 338.02M10446DePIN
SUIDEPIN
NCN
IOT
+1.49%+1.42%+4.22%$ 11.38B$ 708.08M18947Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MODE
MYRIA
+1.88%+1.86%+2.80%$ 11.22B$ 782.24M10448Stablecoin Issuer
ELX
HBB
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).