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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
TN100X
XETA
+6.79%+6.78%+6.82%$ 2.42T$ 99.26B6942Layer 1 (L1)
OGG
RCHV
COOK
+6.76%+6.75%+6.76%$ 2.38T$ 94.48B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
OGG
RXD
+6.57%+6.56%+6.64%$ 1.70T$ 49.99B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
+4.01%+4.00%+3.17%$ 636.06B$ 137.73B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
BTSG
RDD
+7.03%+7.01%+7.32%$ 577.74B$ 39.97B1176Made in USA
PURPE
ANLOG
RCHV
+7.06%+7.04%+17.95%$ 360.78B$ 48.91B2447Stablecoins
USDFC
IDRX
SPUSD
+0.17%+0.17%-0.01%$ 290.88B$ 113.67B2708USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDFC
MUSD
+0.20%+0.20%+0.04%$ 288.19B$ 113.51B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MUSD
USDFC
IDRX
+0.16%+0.16%-0.06%$ 276.89B$ 111.90B11010Exchange-based Tokens
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+4.76%+4.74%+8.39%$ 169.07B$ 6.99B24311Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
SFM
KROM
+3.65%+3.65%+5.86%$ 148.84B$ 4.79B3312Made in China
PANDA
MAN
GT
+3.23%+3.23%+4.79%$ 147.48B$ 2.28B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NKYC
BIT
MONEY
+3.70%+3.70%+5.52%$ 132.23B$ 1.83B5414Base Native
KENDU
NEIRO
₸USD
+2.45%+2.44%+2.62%$ 113.87B$ 27.87B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
VAULT
BUILDR
HFARM
+7.84%+7.79%+11.37%$ 82.33B$ 9.37B104516CoinList Launchpad
NIBI
EAT
XZK
+12.09%+12.06%+15.98%$ 79.37B$ 10.13B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURAU
EURC
+0.61%+0.61%+0.12%$ 75.07B$ 23.29B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.62%+0.62%+0.13%$ 74.54B$ 23.29B419Real World Assets (RWA)
QUAIN
GONDOLA
PALM
+2.64%+2.62%+54.38%$ 71.68B$ 3.55B78220Privacy
SEARXLY
ZERA
XCL
+9.34%+9.41%+28.75%$ 60.45B$ 5.88B11421Governance
GMM
VOLT
DVI
+8.99%+8.90%+17.10%$ 47.81B$ 7.29B19522Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.67%+0.65%+99.09%$ 46.98B$ 1.84B60323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
SBR
VERSE
VOLT
+8.44%+8.37%+19.68%$ 38.59B$ 5.27B23924Privacy Coins
DRGX
XNV
CCX
+8.59%+8.72%+34.97%$ 38.25B$ 2.07B3925Meme
TESTICLES
CASHCOW
HYPERCAT
+7.48%+7.42%+9.38%$ 34.70B$ 3.49B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
BOS
ZERA
CULT
+8.19%+8.36%+43.04%$ 30.82B$ 2.99B8127Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QTC
QST
+7.96%+8.14%+45.76%$ 28.13B$ 2.11B2028Perpetuals
DCK
QTO
LOGX
+8.25%+8.21%+19.34%$ 27.64B$ 2.94B8129Infrastructure
IDLE
GMRT
GITLAWB
+8.19%+8.15%+7.46%$ 24.79B$ 2.29B25030Derivatives
OX
AARK
QTO
+8.52%+8.47%+20.38%$ 23.83B$ 2.33B8731Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.59%+0.59%+3.93%$ 23.44B$ 104.40M132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KAIRUNE
GITLAWB
AMPR
+13.58%+13.57%+26.67%$ 21.65B$ 3.89B99333Binance Alpha Spotlight
TAOCAT
TRISIG
LMT
+5.65%+5.66%+10.71%$ 21.37B$ 1.88B36534Dog-Themed
AMD
RUFUS
MOMO
+7.33%+7.27%+6.53%$ 18.54B$ 1.66B364354chan-Themed
FSJAL
GONDOLA
4CHAN
+7.75%+7.69%+7.53%$ 16.73B$ 1.72B5636Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
XCL
ZERA
+12.07%+12.07%+22.92%$ 16.73B$ 3.18B6137Chain Abstraction
CYC
CLEAR
ROUTE
+11.81%+11.80%+23.53%$ 14.29B$ 2.68B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MOOSK
RIZO
GROKIUS
+7.79%+7.74%+6.37%$ 13.79B$ 1.29B5439Yield Farming
SBR
HFARM
VERSE
+8.12%+8.02%+17.30%$ 13.22B$ 3.07B11540YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
AVC
SQR
+9.35%+9.24%+13.32%$ 12.48B$ 3.32B14441RWA Protocol
TRU
LDY
PALM
+7.95%+7.96%+10.97%$ 12.38B$ 990.58M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SPECTRA
VVS
SBR
+11.12%+11.00%+26.68%$ 11.14B$ 2.88B6043Cross-chain Communication
CLEAR
ANLOG
ROUTE
+8.21%+8.21%+9.75%$ 10.74B$ 835.24M5044Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
CULT
+11.77%+11.31%+16.83%$ 10.51B$ 2.05B10445Oracle
XFUND
ZAP
SORA
+8.22%+8.22%+9.58%$ 10.25B$ 735.12M4146x402 Ecosystem
BLORMMY
QUAIN
MIROSHARK
+8.24%+8.24%+9.87%$ 10.19B$ 704.98M10047Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
TED
PUB
+5.41%+5.40%-10.91%$ 10.15B$ 37.75M6948Options
HXRO
DRV
LOGX
+7.28%+7.28%-8.81%$ 9.98B$ 153.26M1549Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USDY
BUIDL
-1.13%-1.16%-8.74%$ 9.70B$ 3.23M1150Prediction Markets
BLOXWAP
PUB
HUNCH
+5.60%+5.59%-11.56%$ 9.59B$ 50.65M38

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).