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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
RDD
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RDD
BDAG
ROUTE
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
NEOX
EVR
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
OBSR
GRC
RDD
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B1186Made in USA
WARPED
RYOSHI
WAGMIGAMES
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B2698USD Stablecoin
DOC
BYUSD
MSUSD
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
A7A5
IDRX
IDRT
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SHDX
PTF
VOLT
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B24711Made in China
CKB
GT
PANDA
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B2812Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
RLY
SFM
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BTSE
BIT
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B5514Base Native
DICKBUTT
TIMI
KIBSHI
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
OWL1
ROUTE
$SHARBI
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B105718Real World Assets (RWA)
$QBIT
QUAIN
NEOX
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B61319CoinList Launchpad
XZK
TEA
RLY
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B6920Privacy
ZERA
BTCZ
SWOOD
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B11521Tokenized Assets
GONDOLA
LNDX
PALM
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B43322Governance
COLD
GMM
ROUTE
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VOLT
PTF
OBS
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B24324Meme
BRODIE
CRIMECAT
USHIBA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B326425Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
BTCZ
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B3926Perpetuals
NEXUS
OX
QTO
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B8027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
∅
ZERA
CULT
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B8128Infrastructure
TEA
COLD
ROUTE
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M130Quantum-Resistant
QTC
TDC
QST
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B2031Derivatives
NEXUS
OX
QTO
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
JAGER
TIMI
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
REX
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ODAI
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B101634Dog-Themed
RUFUS
BRODIE
USHIBA
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
LOLGUY
CHAD
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M5636Privacy Infrastructure
MIND
ZERA
SWOOD
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
MARS
RIZO
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
ROUTE
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M1439RWA Protocol
LNDX
PALM
$QBIT
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M7340Yield Farming
KUMA
KAON
RLY
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B11741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ATA
FIO
X
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B14442Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
TED
SPIN
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M7243Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M1144Options
HXRO
ITHACA
HEGIC
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M1745Prediction Markets
BODEGA
EMP
BLOXWAP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M3946Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M5147Oracle
SKEY
SORA
RIZ
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M4148x402 Ecosystem
QUAIN
AURA
REGENT
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M10149Automated Market Maker (AMM)
HYDX
VVS
SODA
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M6250Layer 2 (L2)
1CAT
MYRIA
CULT
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).