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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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Proof of Work (PoW)

Other Crypto

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
MEWC
EPIX
3ULL
-0.92%-0.91%-2.72%$ 2.26T$ 38.89B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
MEWC
EPIX
-0.91%-0.90%-2.65%$ 2.23T$ 36.40B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
MEWC
RXD
-0.70%-0.69%-2.66%$ 1.60T$ 19.17B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.88%-0.87%-0.58%$ 616.50B$ 54.86B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
DIVI
GRC
RDD
-1.49%-1.48%-2.29%$ 538.34B$ 15.49B1186Made in USA
PURPE
MEWC
MONKO
-8.15%-8.13%-10.94%$ 305.87B$ 16.67B2457Stablecoins
MOD
USDFC
BUD
+0.01%+0.01%-0.18%$ 290.90B$ 45.02B2698USD Stablecoin
MOD
USDFC
BUD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.21%$ 288.07B$ 44.96B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
IDRX
USDFC
MOD
-0.03%-0.02%-0.23%$ 277.06B$ 44.13B11010Exchange-based Tokens
BIT
MEX
VOLT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.92%$ 155.99B$ 2.61B24711Made in China
CKB
PANDA
ZIL
-0.92%-0.92%-3.68%$ 140.74B$ 1.27B2812Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
DRGN
RLY
-0.96%-0.95%-3.65%$ 140.60B$ 1.95B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
LCX
BTSE
BIT
-1.22%-1.21%-4.27%$ 125.32B$ 883.08M5514Base Native
TIMI
SIDUS
BACHI
-0.20%-0.19%-2.15%$ 110.97B$ 10.39B45115MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.35%$ 74.98B$ 7.96B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.07%-0.07%-0.37%$ 74.45B$ 7.95B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SLUICE
MEX
$SHARBI
-1.01%-1.00%-5.71%$ 73.92B$ 3.78B105818CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
RLY
XZK
-1.53%-1.51%-3.90%$ 68.43B$ 3.08B6919Privacy
SWOOD
RATSPEAK
XLA
-3.74%-3.73%-6.07%$ 46.95B$ 2.39B11520Real World Assets (RWA)
GONDOLA
DFI
OPUL
-33.18%-33.17%-35.40%$ 46.43B$ 1.63B61121Governance
HWAVE
VOLT
GMM
-0.11%-0.11%-6.72%$ 40.83B$ 2.37B19522Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
REFRACT
MEX
-1.22%-1.22%-7.73%$ 32.24B$ 1.79B24423Meme
PONIE
PIXELCAT
FLX
-2.65%-2.64%-7.48%$ 31.73B$ 1.84B326424Privacy Coins
SAL
ZCL
XLA
-5.13%-5.12%-5.54%$ 28.34B$ 1.41B3925Tokenized Assets
STBU
GONDOLA
VIDAX
-49.11%-49.11%-49.95%$ 23.60B$ 835.27M43026Perpetuals
ALT
OX
QTO
-1.07%-1.09%-7.96%$ 23.16B$ 1.04B8027Infrastructure
COOK
KIP
EPIX
-0.05%-0.04%-4.74%$ 23.07B$ 1.57B25028Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%+0.00%-2.26%$ 22.55B$ 50.04K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
ZERA
CULT
-5.05%-5.01%-9.52%$ 21.55B$ 1.57B8130Derivatives
NEMESIS
OX
QTO
-1.76%-1.80%-9.02%$ 19.79B$ 783.45M9231Binance Alpha Spotlight
ULTI
AIXCB
TIMI
+0.06%+0.07%-2.09%$ 19.30B$ 1.23B36432Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
QST
-5.18%-5.13%-10.29%$ 19.30B$ 1.38B2033Dog-Themed
BABYSHIB
$SHARBI
SHIBU
-2.54%-2.53%-7.96%$ 17.40B$ 616.51M37134Artificial Intelligence (AI)
LEON
FLETCHER
DEGA
-1.72%-1.69%-6.32%$ 17.09B$ 1.36B1019354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
OKAYEG
CHAD
-2.37%-2.38%-8.66%$ 15.56B$ 643.40M5636Privacy Infrastructure
VERTEX
ZERA
SWOOD
-2.22%-2.19%-7.73%$ 13.61B$ 653.02M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
MARVIN
RIZO
-2.40%-2.41%-8.60%$ 12.97B$ 437.08M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
PARTI
LINK
-2.31%-2.27%-8.01%$ 11.57B$ 544.31M1439Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
TED
SPIN
-3.10%-3.07%-5.59%$ 11.39B$ 32.53M7240Yield Farming
VERSE
RLY
SHADOW
+3.75%+3.80%+3.69%$ 11.27B$ 910.09M11741RWA Protocol
TRU
RWAX
STBU
-2.02%-2.00%-9.51%$ 11.15B$ 444.99M7342YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
UNFI
SQR
FIO
-0.68%-0.64%-7.66%$ 11.01B$ 1.48B14443Options
HEGIC
TYPUS
HXRO
-3.51%-3.48%-6.35%$ 10.94B$ 30.27M1744Prediction Markets
XR
PNK
BLOXWAP
-3.54%-3.50%-6.24%$ 10.84B$ 32.80M3945Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.11%-1.10%-2.61%$ 10.63B$ 709.02K1146Cross-chain Communication
SWTCH
ICX
JURIS
-1.89%-1.87%-9.39%$ 9.78B$ 385.94M5147Oracle
PNK
SWTCH
ORA
-1.71%-1.69%-9.09%$ 9.36B$ 411.39M4148x402 Ecosystem
DIRA
WACH
SYRA
-1.87%-1.86%-9.56%$ 9.28B$ 400.59M10149Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
LSK
POP
+0.19%+0.27%-4.18%$ 8.99B$ 1.20B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
KNCL
VELAR
FER
+0.13%+0.20%-5.85%$ 8.79B$ 764.84M62

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).