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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
NCN
RCHV
XETA
+6.79%+6.78%+6.82%$ 2.42T$ 99.26B6942Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
NCN
RCHV
+6.76%+6.75%+6.76%$ 2.38T$ 94.48B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
OGG
MEWC
RXD
+6.57%+6.56%+6.64%$ 1.70T$ 49.99B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+4.01%+4.00%+3.17%$ 636.06B$ 137.73B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
RDD
BTSG
+7.03%+7.01%+7.32%$ 577.74B$ 39.97B1176Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
MEWC
RCHV
+7.06%+7.04%+17.95%$ 360.78B$ 48.91B2447Stablecoins
RAI
USDFC
IDRX
+0.17%+0.17%-0.01%$ 290.88B$ 113.67B2708USD Stablecoin
CASH
USDFC
BUD
+0.20%+0.20%+0.04%$ 288.19B$ 113.51B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
USDFC
IDRX
+0.16%+0.16%-0.06%$ 276.89B$ 111.90B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+4.76%+4.74%+8.39%$ 169.07B$ 6.99B24311Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
RLY
SFM
+3.65%+3.65%+5.86%$ 148.84B$ 4.79B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+3.23%+3.23%+4.79%$ 147.48B$ 2.28B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
LCX
+3.70%+3.70%+5.52%$ 132.23B$ 1.83B5414Base Native
BRACKY
WEIRDO
SIDUS
+2.45%+2.44%+2.62%$ 113.87B$ 27.87B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
BUILDR
DNA
VAULT
+7.84%+7.79%+11.37%$ 82.33B$ 9.37B104516CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
RLY
XZK
+12.09%+12.06%+15.98%$ 79.37B$ 10.13B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
EURQ
EURC
+0.61%+0.61%+0.12%$ 75.07B$ 23.29B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.62%+0.62%+0.13%$ 74.54B$ 23.29B419Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
GONDOLA
SPYR
+2.64%+2.62%+54.38%$ 71.68B$ 3.55B78220Privacy
ZERA
RATSPEAK
TRIT
+9.34%+9.41%+28.75%$ 60.45B$ 5.88B11421Governance
GMM
VOLT
DVI
+8.99%+8.90%+17.10%$ 47.81B$ 7.29B19522Tokenized Assets
PALM
GONDOLA
SPYR
+0.67%+0.65%+99.09%$ 46.98B$ 1.84B60323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+8.44%+8.37%+19.68%$ 38.59B$ 5.27B23924Privacy Coins
CCX
∅
TRIT
+8.59%+8.72%+34.97%$ 38.25B$ 2.07B3925Meme
CASHCOW
CPU
HYPERCAT
+7.48%+7.42%+9.38%$ 34.70B$ 3.49B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZERA
CULT
+8.19%+8.36%+43.04%$ 30.82B$ 2.99B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QST
QTC
+7.96%+8.14%+45.76%$ 28.13B$ 2.11B2028Perpetuals
AARK
QTO
LOGX
+8.25%+8.21%+19.34%$ 27.64B$ 2.94B8129Infrastructure
RCHV
P0
GITLAWB
+8.19%+8.15%+7.46%$ 24.79B$ 2.29B25030Derivatives
DRV
AARK
QTO
+8.52%+8.47%+20.38%$ 23.83B$ 2.33B8731Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.59%+0.59%+3.93%$ 23.44B$ 104.40M132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CRED
GITLAWB
KAIRUNE
+13.58%+13.57%+26.67%$ 21.65B$ 3.89B99333Binance Alpha Spotlight
AIMONICA
TRISIG
TAOCAT
+5.65%+5.66%+10.71%$ 21.37B$ 1.88B36534Dog-Themed
DOGEGF
KIMCHI
RUFUS
+7.33%+7.27%+6.53%$ 18.54B$ 1.66B364354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
GONDOLA
4CHAN
+7.75%+7.69%+7.53%$ 16.73B$ 1.72B5636Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
XCL
ZERA
+12.07%+12.07%+22.92%$ 16.73B$ 3.18B6137Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
CLEAR
+11.81%+11.80%+23.53%$ 14.29B$ 2.68B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
ELONRWA
MOOSK
GROKIUS
+7.79%+7.74%+6.37%$ 13.79B$ 1.29B5439Yield Farming
SBR
VERSE
HFARM
+8.12%+8.02%+17.30%$ 13.22B$ 3.07B11540YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
VOXEL
CXT
ALPHA
+9.35%+9.24%+13.32%$ 12.48B$ 3.32B14441RWA Protocol
LDY
PALM
$QBIT
+7.95%+7.96%+10.97%$ 12.38B$ 990.58M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SPECTRA
VVS
SBR
+11.12%+11.00%+26.68%$ 11.14B$ 2.88B6043Cross-chain Communication
CSWAP
JURIS
CLEAR
+8.21%+8.21%+9.75%$ 10.74B$ 835.24M5044Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
MYRIA
MODE
+11.77%+11.31%+16.83%$ 10.51B$ 2.05B10445Oracle
XFUND
GRG
SORA
+8.22%+8.22%+9.58%$ 10.25B$ 735.12M4146x402 Ecosystem
X420
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+8.24%+8.24%+9.87%$ 10.19B$ 704.98M10047Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
TED
PUB
+5.41%+5.40%-10.91%$ 10.15B$ 37.75M6948Options
RBN
DRV
LOGX
+7.28%+7.28%-8.81%$ 9.98B$ 153.26M1549Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.13%-1.16%-8.74%$ 9.70B$ 3.23M1150Prediction Markets
XYRO
HUNCH
PUB
+5.60%+5.59%-11.56%$ 9.59B$ 50.65M38

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).