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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
EVR
MYRIA
-0.12%-0.03%-1.40%$ 2.48T$ 67.91B6952Layer 1 (L1)
NCN
EVR
MEWC
-0.12%-0.03%-1.41%$ 2.44T$ 64.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
EVR
SATOX
+0.02%+0.10%-1.64%$ 1.74T$ 32.31B1244World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.40%-0.35%-0.31%$ 646.62B$ 99.00B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
REGEN
MAN
PKOIN
-0.38%-0.29%-0.76%$ 589.61B$ 26.91B1156Made in USA
POLIS
MEWC
MYRIA
-0.63%-0.46%-0.68%$ 378.78B$ 38.88B2407Stablecoins
PMUSD
RAI
IDRX
-0.26%-0.26%-0.22%$ 291.74B$ 81.33B2748USD Stablecoin
DJED
USDM
PXDC
-0.23%-0.23%-0.21%$ 289.02B$ 81.24B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRLV
IDRX
EURT
-0.19%-0.19%-0.19%$ 277.72B$ 80.07B11010Exchange-based Tokens
AST
FER
SHDX
-0.04%+0.05%-1.45%$ 168.76B$ 4.48B24111Alleged SEC Securities
LUNA
MIR
LCX
-0.25%-0.20%-1.42%$ 150.16B$ 22.65B3312Made in China
CKB
PANDA
MAN
-0.26%-0.20%-2.03%$ 146.76B$ 1.55B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
MONEY
NIZA
LCX
-0.36%-0.29%-1.69%$ 132.21B$ 1.26B5314Base Native
SIDUS
HYBUX
AMETA
-0.63%-0.59%+0.50%$ 117.00B$ 22.51B44515Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
PLY
RZR
VAULT
+0.54%+0.69%+3.00%$ 87.54B$ 8.20B103616CoinList Launchpad
IMU
PIPE
ZKL
+0.93%+1.12%+2.84%$ 86.03B$ 6.53B7017Real World Assets (RWA)
OPUL
PALM
STAY
+0.25%+0.35%+6.21%$ 79.14B$ 4.98B77618MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURAU
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
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-2.39%-2.08%-2.44%$ 61.04B$ 4.46B11621Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
VEMP
+2.22%+2.37%+1.51%$ 50.57B$ 4.95B19522Tokenized Assets
RRCL
PALM
RBE
+1.64%+1.64%+1.95%$ 47.74B$ 1.82B59323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
AST
FER
SHDX
+0.80%+0.98%-1.25%$ 37.99B$ 3.41B23824Meme
SKULL
KOVIN
USHIBA
+0.39%+0.52%-1.37%$ 35.27B$ 3.13B309825Privacy Coins
BLACKCOIN
∅
BTCZ
-2.15%-1.79%-7.04%$ 34.92B$ 1.42B4026Infrastructure
AI3
DSLA
RSS3
+0.24%+0.44%+13.92%$ 31.39B$ 3.73B25127Zero Knowledge (ZK)
Z
ZRC
∅
-2.42%-1.97%-6.37%$ 28.44B$ 1.81B8128Perpetuals
NEMESIS
THRONE
LOGX
-0.64%-0.49%-5.26%$ 25.92B$ 1.37B7929Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
GEEQ
-3.28%-2.79%-7.08%$ 25.78B$ 1.51B2030Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BASEMATE
CVNT
STAY
+1.31%+1.48%+4.78%$ 25.42B$ 3.25B100131Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
GOUT
TAOCAT
+2.56%+2.64%+2.57%$ 24.32B$ 2.09B36332Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+3.03%+3.03%+1.05%$ 23.96B$ 464.49M133Derivatives
TANGO
NEMESIS
MIR
-1.29%-1.14%-6.57%$ 21.97B$ 1.02B8934Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
PARALOOM
1CLAWAI
-2.56%-2.28%+7.83%$ 20.02B$ 2.45B6235Dog-Themed
GOUT
RUFUS
USHIBA
+0.06%+0.20%-2.77%$ 19.63B$ 1.15B363364chan-Themed
SIGMA
LOLGUY
MUMU
-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
STG
PLUTUS
VEMP
+6.78%+6.90%+7.99%$ 15.63B$ 2.20B11339YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
OOE
SQR
PRAI
-0.50%-0.31%+2.76%$ 14.97B$ 22.05B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
RIZO
DOE
-0.45%-0.29%-3.09%$ 14.65B$ 795.03M5241RWA Protocol
TRWA
PALM
TRU
-5.82%-5.53%+6.59%$ 14.60B$ 1.33B7342Cross-chain Communication
UNIT0
ROUTE
BRIDGE
-5.66%-5.39%+8.63%$ 12.68B$ 1.19B5143Automated Market Maker (AMM)
BRUSH
FER
TURBOS
+4.14%+4.36%+6.50%$ 12.04B$ 1.87B6144Oracle
TRB
HAPI
PLI
-6.52%-6.24%+9.02%$ 12.01B$ 1.00B4145x402 Ecosystem
XONA
WURK
ARCUS
-6.53%-6.25%+8.44%$ 11.86B$ 900.23M10446DePIN
DENT
SUIDEPIN
NCN
+0.32%+0.47%+3.86%$ 10.92B$ 927.04M19047Layer 2 (L2)
UNIT0
TORA
MYRIA
+0.99%+1.06%-0.15%$ 10.92B$ 1.28B10448Stablecoin Issuer
QI
ARGNOT
CAPA
+2.41%+2.55%+6.40%$ 9.80B$ 1.47B4149Gambling (GambleFi)
SHFL
DANZO
POLYFACTS
+0.47%+0.51%+4.81%$ 9.64B$ 32.88M6850Tokenized Treasuries
USTB
MTBILL
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).