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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
MYRIA
RCADE
BDAG
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
BDAG
STC
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
TRMP
OGG
RXD
+0.55%+0.57%+8.29%$ 1.71T$ 28.11B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+1.43%+1.48%+7.03%$ 647.09B$ 83.77B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
JKL
RDD
AKT
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
PURPE
MYRIA
MONKO
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
FXD
IDRT
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
PXDC
KDAI
MUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.24%$ 288.17B$ 67.84B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRT
MUSD
0.00%+0.00%+0.17%$ 276.78B$ 66.87B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
BIT
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
DRGN
RLY
SFM
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
PANDA
HT
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
GT
BIT
LCX
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
OKAYEG
SIDUS
NEIRO
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
PHI
WAVE
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104616CoinList Launchpad
BCUT
PIPE
RLY
+2.57%+2.64%+20.06%$ 79.86B$ 6.72B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDQ
EURQ
+0.03%+0.03%+0.73%$ 75.00B$ 13.10B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.04%+0.04%+0.74%$ 74.47B$ 13.10B419Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
QUAIN
PALM
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77220Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
ANCHAT
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11521Governance
PUMPER
ROBOTMONEY
ROUTE
+3.20%+3.24%+23.78%$ 49.09B$ 4.58B19522Tokenized Assets
BMNRX
GONDOLA
PALM
+99.17%+99.17%-0.96%$ 46.14B$ 741.31M59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
VERSE
VVS
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
XLA
TRIT
MARYJ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
TRUSTCAT
KOVIN
PUSSY
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
BOS
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
QTO
OX
LOGX
+2.32%+2.37%+23.52%$ 28.01B$ 1.64B8128Quantum-Resistant
GEEQ
QANX
QST
+4.26%+4.44%+37.50%$ 27.67B$ 1.58B2029Infrastructure
COOK
SVM
GMRT
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
TYPUS
OX
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SVM
KIDDIES
SURPLUS
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
TRISIG
WHY
AIXCB
+3.79%+3.74%+21.21%$ 22.86B$ 1.71B36533Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
-1.60%-1.60%+0.33%$ 22.77B$ 3.74M134Dog-Themed
ANJU
GINUX
BABYSHIB
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36535Privacy Infrastructure
OBS
1CLAWAI
SWOOD
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
OKAYEG
SPURDO
HIKI
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
CYC
ROUTE
XION
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKIUS
VALENTINE
RIZO
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
TRB
GMT
ASP
+3.73%+3.77%+30.60%$ 13.77B$ 3.63B14440Yield Farming
KUMA
VERSE
HFARM
+5.01%+5.07%+23.86%$ 13.58B$ 1.60B11541RWA Protocol
$QBIT
PALM
BD/SOL
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SBR
UTYAB
VVS
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
JM
ICX
ROUTE
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
CULT
TORA
MYRIA
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
SPIN
TED
HUNCH
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
STRIKE
TYPUS
LOGX
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
ORA
ZAP
SORA
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SVM
X4PAY
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
PUB
BLOXWAP
HUNCH
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
+1.16%+1.16%-7.75%$ 9.70B$ 4.19M11

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).