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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
RCADE
ICBX
OGG
-3.41%-3.36%-1.63%$ 2.22T$ 79.30B6952Layer 1 (L1)
BDAG
RTM
OGG
-3.40%-3.35%-1.60%$ 2.19T$ 76.39B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
EVR
NEOX
OGG
-2.90%-2.85%-1.39%$ 1.58T$ 42.19B1224World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-2.62%-2.59%-1.41%$ 604.60B$ 110.60B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
XEQM
NAV
AION
-3.83%-3.78%-1.99%$ 523.89B$ 27.90B1176Made in USA
QUP
MEWC
RXD
-5.24%-5.18%-2.31%$ 321.20B$ 37.80B2457Stablecoins
XMD
MSUSD
CADD
-0.34%-0.34%-0.25%$ 290.16B$ 92.31B2698USD Stablecoin
PXDC
HEXDC
MSUSD
-0.35%-0.34%-0.26%$ 287.47B$ 92.17B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
CASH
KDAI
CADD
-0.37%-0.36%-0.32%$ 276.30B$ 90.65B11010Exchange-based Tokens
MFI
HYDX
VOLT
-1.86%-1.82%-0.57%$ 154.18B$ 3.75B24611Made in China
SUN
MAN
ZIL
-1.06%-1.05%-0.50%$ 139.24B$ 1.70B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
DDX
-1.24%-1.22%-0.86%$ 138.91B$ 2.30B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
B2M
WFCA
-1.25%-1.22%-0.39%$ 123.95B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
KIBSHI
BONSAICOIN
GOCHU
-2.09%-2.06%-1.76%$ 109.24B$ 23.06B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURC
-0.79%-0.78%-0.62%$ 74.45B$ 19.92B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.80%-0.79%-0.63%$ 73.92B$ 19.94B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VOLT
BETA
$SHARBI
-3.80%-3.72%-2.80%$ 71.68B$ 5.35B104818Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
DFI
NEOX
-2.71%-2.71%-2.00%$ 68.73B$ 3.42B77819CoinList Launchpad
OBOL
RLY
TEA
-5.53%-5.41%-1.93%$ 66.51B$ 4.90B6920Privacy
SHERWOOD
RATSPEAK
ZERA
-3.78%-3.71%-0.65%$ 47.16B$ 2.26B11521Tokenized Assets
RCIEN
CEGX
RTEM
-0.69%-0.69%-1.28%$ 46.59B$ 2.02B59722Governance
BOS
CRTS
VOLT
-3.51%-3.41%-2.08%$ 39.66B$ 3.70B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HYDX
DIME
VOLT
-4.46%-4.38%-1.53%$ 31.73B$ 2.57B24224Meme
OGG
$SHARBI
SQUID
-4.16%-4.10%-2.50%$ 30.94B$ 2.46B316625Privacy Coins
GRIN
XEQM
NAV
-3.19%-3.12%+1.85%$ 29.08B$ 1.03B3926Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-2.14%-2.13%-2.35%$ 22.69B$ 777.30M127Perpetuals
PEAR
LVN
DRV
-4.31%-4.22%-2.84%$ 22.67B$ 1.39B8028Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UMIA
ZERA
BOS
-3.98%-3.89%+2.37%$ 22.35B$ 1.24B8129Infrastructure
BOS
SVM
GITLAWB
-5.27%-5.21%-4.06%$ 21.98B$ 1.58B24930Quantum-Resistant
FHE
QONE
QBX
-4.18%-4.08%+2.72%$ 20.13B$ 964.56M2031Derivatives
INDY
DRV
CYDX
-4.05%-3.96%-2.32%$ 19.59B$ 1.13B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
GOUT
COMMON
TIMI
-1.49%-1.41%-0.48%$ 18.86B$ 1.50B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
WSDM
SVM
ANTE
-4.20%-4.15%-2.92%$ 17.11B$ 1.74B100934Dog-Themed
KIBSHI
$SHARBI
SHIBU
-4.74%-4.68%-3.66%$ 16.79B$ 1.08B366354chan-Themed
HONK
HOODIE
CHAD
-4.47%-4.42%-3.21%$ 15.09B$ 1.15B5636Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
UMBRA
ZERA
-5.29%-5.18%-4.95%$ 13.34B$ 893.19M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
MEMES
LONG
69420
-4.45%-4.39%-3.86%$ 12.54B$ 834.93M5538Chain Abstraction
RIVER
BLD
CYC
-5.59%-5.48%-5.24%$ 11.35B$ 773.39M1439Yield Farming
BIFI
RLY
FARM
-1.90%-1.84%+5.78%$ 10.96B$ 1.39B11540RWA Protocol
CREDI
TRU
AGRI
-6.08%-5.97%-4.95%$ 10.77B$ 605.10M7341Gambling (GambleFi)
SHFL
SCS
CHAIN
-1.57%-1.50%-9.98%$ 10.60B$ 26.34M7142YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
AVC
HOOK
HOPR
-5.52%-5.47%-3.98%$ 10.54B$ 2.00B14443Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
MTBILL
BUIDL
+0.36%+0.33%-2.47%$ 10.52B$ 3.99M1144Options
HXRO
DRV
TUNE
-1.65%-1.58%-10.78%$ 10.13B$ 21.31M1745Prediction Markets
EMP
LEGEND
PNK
-1.64%-1.56%-10.79%$ 10.04B$ 26.24M3946Cross-chain Communication
THAT
VULT
CYC
-5.35%-5.25%-4.69%$ 9.48B$ 592.17M5147Oracle
WIN
PNK
GORA
-5.61%-5.49%-4.53%$ 9.05B$ 525.53M4148x402 Ecosystem
ROBA
SVM
KHO
-5.89%-5.78%-5.01%$ 8.97B$ 493.74M10149Layer 2 (L2)
ISLM
ICBX
TORA
-2.30%-2.32%+0.17%$ 8.75B$ 1.30B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BANANA
SODA
HYDX
-5.45%-5.42%+2.80%$ 8.64B$ 1.21B62

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).