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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
SATOX
XETA
BDAG
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B6942Layer 1 (L1)
EVR
BDAG
RXD
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
BTCZ
SATOX
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
B
SEI
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
PKOIN
XEQM
DIVI
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B1156Made in USA
WARPED
$DMP
RXD
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B2397Stablecoins
PMUSD
IDRX
IDRT
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B2748USD Stablecoin
MUSD
USDL
PXDC
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
IDRX
IDRT
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B11010Exchange-based Tokens
AST
FER
SBR
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B24111Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
MIR
LCX
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B3312Made in China
CKB
GT
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
ZND
BIT
LCX
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B5314Base Native
AMETA
HYBUX
BONSAICOIN
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
RZR
VAULT
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B103416CoinList Launchpad
CLV
PIPE
EAT
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
TOTO
GONDOLA
MGT
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B77418MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURE
EURCV
EURC
-0.41%-0.40%-0.89%$ 75.15B$ 17.87B1019GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.41%-0.41%-0.90%$ 74.62B$ 17.86B420Privacy
OBS
BTCZ
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B11621Governance
VOLT
JURIS
NAVA
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B19522Tokenized Assets
COPXX
GONDOLA
TOTO
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
FER
ELEPHANT
SBR
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B23724Meme
WSPP
TBH
NTFS
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B309325Privacy Coins
DRGX
BTCZ
XEQM
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B4026Infrastructure
RSS3
MODE
DSLA
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B25027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
∅
VFY
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B8128Perpetuals
TANGO
STRIKE
LOGX
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B7929Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
GEEQ
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B2030Artificial Intelligence (AI)
CVNT
CAPACITR
AIX9
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B99931Binance Alpha Spotlight
COMMON
GOUT
TAOCAT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M133Derivatives
TANGO
MIR
STRIKE
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B8934Privacy Infrastructure
PR
OBS
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B6235Dog-Themed
PONSAN
SDOGE
GOUT
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B362364chan-Themed
4CHAN
SOY
GONDOLA
-0.22%-0.06%-3.23%$ 17.68B$ 1.22B5237Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
-3.08%-2.77%+8.86%$ 17.51B$ 2.22B1438Yield Farming
PLUTUS
TRU
SBR
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
PRQ
SQR
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B14340Elon Musk-Inspired
MELON
BABYGROK
STARMAN
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M5241RWA Protocol
TRWA
CREDI
TRU
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B7242Cross-chain Communication
ICX
ROUTE
JURIS
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
PERP
FER
SBR
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B6144Oracle
RIZ
SORA
PLI
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B4145x402 Ecosystem
ARCUS
WURK
SYRA
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M10446DePIN
SCP
GMRX
SUIDEPIN
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M18947Layer 2 (L2)
UNIT0
TORA
MODE
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B10448Stablecoin Issuer
THL
QI
FORTH
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B4149Gambling (GambleFi)
SHFL
DANZO
POLYFACTS
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M6750Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
USDM1
BUIDL
-0.56%-0.55%-0.92%$ 9.47B$ 2.43M11

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).