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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
DUCK
RCADE
OGG
-3.41%-3.36%-1.63%$ 2.22T$ 79.30B6952Layer 1 (L1)
RTM
NEOX
OGG
-3.40%-3.35%-1.60%$ 2.19T$ 76.39B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
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
RDD
AION
-3.83%-3.78%-1.99%$ 523.89B$ 27.90B1176Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
RXD
-5.24%-5.18%-2.31%$ 321.20B$ 37.80B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
CADD
PMUSD
-0.34%-0.34%-0.25%$ 290.16B$ 92.31B2698USD Stablecoin
ALUSD
CASH
MSUSD
-0.35%-0.34%-0.26%$ 287.47B$ 92.17B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ALUSD
CASH
CADD
-0.37%-0.36%-0.32%$ 276.30B$ 90.65B11010Exchange-based Tokens
HYDX
VOLT
XSP
-1.86%-1.82%-0.57%$ 154.18B$ 3.75B24611Made in China
SUN
HT
ZIL
-1.06%-1.05%-0.50%$ 139.24B$ 1.70B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
DDX
MIR
-1.24%-1.22%-0.86%$ 138.91B$ 2.30B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NMX
HT
CNX
-1.25%-1.22%-0.39%$ 123.95B$ 1.29B5514Base Native
AMETA
BONSAICOIN
KIBSHI
-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
PINK
AUT
-3.80%-3.72%-2.80%$ 71.68B$ 5.35B104818Real World Assets (RWA)
DFI
NEOX
PALM
-2.71%-2.71%-2.00%$ 68.73B$ 3.42B77819CoinList Launchpad
ARCH
FLIP
BCUT
-5.53%-5.41%-1.93%$ 66.51B$ 4.90B6920Privacy
HOPR
RATSPEAK
UMBRA
-3.78%-3.71%-0.65%$ 47.16B$ 2.26B11521Tokenized Assets
AGRI
PALM
RTEM
-0.69%-0.69%-1.28%$ 46.59B$ 2.02B59722Governance
PUMPER
BOS
VOLT
-3.51%-3.41%-2.08%$ 39.66B$ 3.70B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HYDX
XSP
VOLT
-4.46%-4.38%-1.53%$ 31.73B$ 2.57B24224Meme
FREE
PIGEON
SQUID
-4.16%-4.10%-2.50%$ 30.94B$ 2.46B316625Privacy Coins
SAL
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
RAILS
DRV
LOGX
-4.31%-4.22%-2.84%$ 22.67B$ 1.39B8028Zero Knowledge (ZK)
VFY
UMIA
BOS
-3.98%-3.89%+2.37%$ 22.35B$ 1.24B8129Infrastructure
MODE
SQT
PACKD
-5.27%-5.21%-4.06%$ 21.98B$ 1.58B24930Quantum-Resistant
QONE
QANX
QBX
-4.18%-4.08%+2.72%$ 20.13B$ 964.56M2031Derivatives
CYDX
DRV
MIR
-4.05%-3.96%-2.32%$ 19.59B$ 1.13B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
POP
LISA
42
-1.49%-1.41%-0.48%$ 18.86B$ 1.50B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DULUS
HATCHER
ANTE
-4.20%-4.15%-2.92%$ 17.11B$ 1.74B100934Dog-Themed
KIBSHI
SHIBU
USHIBA
-4.74%-4.68%-3.66%$ 16.79B$ 1.08B366354chan-Themed
HONK
CHAD
HOODIE
-4.47%-4.42%-3.21%$ 15.09B$ 1.15B5636Privacy Infrastructure
NOX
HOPR
UMBRA
-5.29%-5.18%-4.95%$ 13.34B$ 893.19M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
TRUMPIUS
LONG
69420
-4.45%-4.39%-3.86%$ 12.54B$ 834.93M5538Chain Abstraction
XION
BLD
CYC
-5.59%-5.48%-5.24%$ 11.35B$ 773.39M1439Yield Farming
FARM
BIFI
TRU
-1.90%-1.84%+5.78%$ 10.96B$ 1.39B11540RWA Protocol
TRU
LBM
PALM
-6.08%-5.97%-4.95%$ 10.77B$ 605.10M7341Gambling (GambleFi)
SHFL
BLOCK
SCS
-1.57%-1.50%-9.98%$ 10.60B$ 26.34M7142YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
HOPR
PUSH
-5.52%-5.47%-3.98%$ 10.54B$ 2.00B14443Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
+0.36%+0.33%-2.47%$ 10.52B$ 3.99M1144Options
HXRO
DRV
LOGX
-1.65%-1.58%-10.78%$ 10.13B$ 21.31M1745Prediction Markets
FUN
PNK
LEGEND
-1.64%-1.56%-10.79%$ 10.04B$ 26.24M3946Cross-chain Communication
CYC
VULT
JM
-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
WURK
NAVEN
-5.89%-5.78%-5.01%$ 8.97B$ 493.74M10149Layer 2 (L2)
ISLM
MODE
ICBX
-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).