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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)

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#CategoryTop Gainers
1Smart Contract Platform
BTCZ
MYRIA
RTM
-1.30%-1.23%-0.50%$ 2.48T$ 84.15B6942Layer 1 (L1)
MTV
EVR
RTM
-1.25%-1.17%-0.55%$ 2.44T$ 80.15B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
NEOX
BTCZ
EVR
-1.36%-1.29%-1.12%$ 1.74T$ 44.54B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.10%+0.14%+0.55%$ 649.22B$ 117.45B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
IXO
HASH
DIVI
-1.15%-1.07%+0.46%$ 591.85B$ 28.97B1156Made in USA
RYOSHI
MYRIA
MONKO
+4.42%+4.52%+2.61%$ 381.17B$ 45.56B2417Stablecoins
BNBUSD
KDAI
IDRT
-0.11%-0.10%+0.10%$ 292.51B$ 98.67B2748USD Stablecoin
USDL
KDAI
BNBUSD
-0.11%-0.11%+0.09%$ 289.68B$ 98.56B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
KDAI
IDRT
-0.13%-0.13%+0.06%$ 278.24B$ 97.24B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VVS
UTYAB
-2.73%-2.65%-0.71%$ 168.82B$ 5.15B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
MIR
-2.23%-2.17%+0.08%$ 150.54B$ 40.84B3312Made in China
SUN
KCS
ZIL
-1.72%-1.66%-0.81%$ 147.14B$ 1.73B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BCE
SOLCEX
LCX
-1.86%-1.79%-0.26%$ 132.68B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
BONSAICOIN
HYBUX
EMP
-0.26%-0.23%+2.51%$ 117.74B$ 25.53B44415Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VIES
GIVEST
$SHARBI
-3.04%-2.95%+4.38%$ 87.06B$ 8.90B103516CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
EFI
HMT
-3.63%-3.53%+5.20%$ 85.24B$ 7.36B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
PLANET
GONDOLA
STAY
+45.08%+45.11%+9.39%$ 78.95B$ 7.03B77518MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDR
USDC
-0.56%-0.55%-0.63%$ 75.45B$ 20.56B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.56%-0.56%-0.63%$ 74.93B$ 20.56B420Privacy
ZERA
PRE
BTCZ
-3.04%-2.94%+4.79%$ 62.53B$ 5.17B11421Governance
CRTS
COLD
CAGA
-6.11%-6.03%+0.39%$ 49.47B$ 5.18B19522Tokenized Assets
GC
PALM
GONDOLA
+102.87%+102.87%-0.01%$ 46.97B$ 2.35B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VVS
UTYAB
-5.62%-5.52%-2.91%$ 37.69B$ 3.88B23824Privacy Coins
XKR
JUNO
BTCZ
-5.64%-5.52%-2.75%$ 35.69B$ 1.35B3925Meme
ROBDOG
BOBAOPPA
PUSSY
-3.73%-3.61%+0.35%$ 35.13B$ 3.90B308926Infrastructure
KIP
COLD
GITLAWB
-0.43%-0.42%+23.62%$ 31.32B$ 4.65B25127Zero Knowledge (ZK)
IKA
ENX
ZERA
-6.60%-6.47%-1.27%$ 29.15B$ 1.72B8128Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QTC
QBX
-6.14%-5.99%-1.16%$ 26.65B$ 1.50B2029Perpetuals
OMFG
AARK
SIGMA
-5.25%-5.18%-5.95%$ 26.09B$ 1.65B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
EMP
PONSBOT
SUIDEPIN
-4.29%-4.19%+7.11%$ 25.09B$ 3.38B100431Binance Alpha Spotlight
SIGMA
COMMON
APU
-5.39%-5.31%+3.37%$ 23.72B$ 2.59B36332Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-5.13%-5.12%-2.45%$ 23.26B$ 668.04M133Derivatives
MIR
AARK
CYDX
-4.33%-4.27%-7.44%$ 22.26B$ 1.25B8934Privacy Infrastructure
ENX
ZERA
ARCANUS
+1.65%+1.72%+18.26%$ 20.55B$ 3.03B6235Dog-Themed
WOOF
ROBDOG
$SHARBI
-3.60%-3.48%+1.05%$ 19.62B$ 1.49B36036Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
LINK
+2.25%+2.32%+21.07%$ 18.07B$ 2.83B14374chan-Themed
HIKI
GONDOLA
APU
-3.31%-3.18%+0.79%$ 17.72B$ 1.62B5338RWA Protocol
APRA
RIP
PALM
+6.21%+6.33%+25.70%$ 15.50B$ 2.27B7339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
MATH
ATA
-7.44%-7.35%+11.34%$ 15.05B$ 40.60B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
SHRUB
MARVIN
MARS
-3.23%-3.12%+1.36%$ 14.72B$ 1.15B5241Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
SBR
-8.01%-7.94%+1.66%$ 14.64B$ 1.93B11342Cross-chain Communication
VULT
IKA
ACX
+8.41%+8.50%+23.21%$ 13.44B$ 1.77B5043Oracle
GRG
RIZ
PLI
+9.14%+9.23%+26.18%$ 12.84B$ 1.58B4144x402 Ecosystem
MESH
FUCI
TRAI
+9.06%+9.15%+25.02%$ 12.69B$ 1.59B10545Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SBR
VVS
UTYAB
-8.46%-8.35%+2.76%$ 11.56B$ 2.10B6146DePIN
PRE
GMRX
SUIDEPIN
-4.18%-4.05%+7.57%$ 10.89B$ 1.11B19047Layer 2 (L2)
HACD
1CAT
MYRIA
-4.65%-4.60%+1.52%$ 10.81B$ 1.28B10448Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
DANZO
HEDGE
-1.77%-1.73%+2.94%$ 9.60B$ 32.60M6849Stablecoin Issuer
PRISMA
QI
ELX
-4.52%-4.43%+9.43%$ 9.57B$ 1.11B4150Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-0.11%-0.13%-0.30%$ 9.52B$ 6.65M11

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).