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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
3ULL
RCADE
EROL
+1.03%+1.06%+9.65%$ 2.44T$ 60.71B6942Layer 1 (L1)
NEOX
STC
GRAV
+1.02%+1.06%+9.55%$ 2.40T$ 57.27B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
SHIC
BTCZ
NEOX
+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)
BLD
PAC
PASG
+2.34%+2.41%+12.84%$ 591.14B$ 25.86B1176Made in USA
WAGMIGAMES
WARPED
MONKO
+8.74%+8.85%+13.38%$ 364.18B$ 31.39B2447Stablecoins
CDXUSD
IDRX
JPYC
0.00%+0.00%+0.21%$ 290.78B$ 67.91B2708USD Stablecoin
KDAI
USDL
IUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.24%$ 288.17B$ 67.84B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
USDM
KDAI
IDRX
0.00%+0.00%+0.17%$ 276.78B$ 66.87B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
VVS
SBR
+2.05%+2.08%+11.59%$ 172.04B$ 4.16B24211Alleged SEC Securities
LCX
SFM
RLY
+2.35%+2.38%+9.49%$ 152.10B$ 4.25B3312Made in China
SUN
MAN
GT
+1.72%+1.75%+7.86%$ 150.18B$ 1.91B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BIT
CNX
NKYC
+1.90%+1.92%+8.60%$ 134.61B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
DICKBUTT
HYBUX
GOCHU
+0.60%+0.61%+4.75%$ 114.43B$ 16.62B44815Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
$SHARBI
WAVE
TIDAL
+2.96%+3.01%+18.92%$ 85.24B$ 6.08B104616CoinList Launchpad
BLD
PIPE
RLY
+2.57%+2.64%+20.06%$ 79.86B$ 6.72B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
USDC
EURC
+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)
NEOX
GONDOLA
STAY
+48.53%+48.58%+4.37%$ 71.73B$ 2.19B77220Privacy
BTCZ
RATSPEAK
ANCHAT
+4.82%+4.92%+28.58%$ 60.63B$ 4.86B11521Governance
ROBOTMONEY
IGRA
COLD
+3.20%+3.24%+23.78%$ 49.09B$ 4.58B19522Tokenized Assets
AMBRX
GONDOLA
LAND
+99.17%+99.17%-0.96%$ 46.14B$ 741.31M59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
ELEPHANT
OBS
SIZE
+2.66%+2.71%+23.66%$ 39.23B$ 2.85B24024Privacy Coins
ZCL
SAL
BTCZ
+4.22%+4.36%+28.79%$ 37.45B$ 1.46B3925Meme
FINNPUTER
ZIP227
KOVIN
+1.01%+1.06%+15.02%$ 35.59B$ 2.72B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZRC
XFT
CULT
+3.67%+3.85%+35.52%$ 30.29B$ 2.26B8127Perpetuals
TYPUS
AARK
QTO
+2.32%+2.37%+23.52%$ 28.01B$ 1.64B8128Quantum-Resistant
QBX
TDC
QTC
+4.26%+4.44%+37.50%$ 27.67B$ 1.58B2029Infrastructure
GRAV
GMRT
GITLAWB
+1.47%+1.47%+15.26%$ 25.34B$ 2.15B24930Derivatives
BOND
AARK
QTO
+2.16%+2.22%+22.69%$ 24.04B$ 1.19B8731Artificial Intelligence (AI)
DBC
LEON
GITLAWB
+4.51%+4.57%+35.10%$ 23.12B$ 3.82B99032Binance Alpha Spotlight
MONKY
JAGER
TIMI
+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
UDOG
TECH
GINUX
+1.04%+1.19%+11.46%$ 18.71B$ 1.14B36535Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
HIBER
LUMEN
+7.31%+7.36%+33.20%$ 17.77B$ 2.96B61364chan-Themed
HIKI
GONDOLA
DICKBUTT
+0.92%+1.06%+11.94%$ 16.89B$ 1.30B5637Chain Abstraction
XION
BLD
ROUTE
+8.26%+8.34%+34.05%$ 15.22B$ 2.52B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
GROKGIRL
ELONRWA
69420
+1.23%+1.38%+10.81%$ 13.90B$ 849.01M5439YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
FIO
SQR
ASP
+3.73%+3.77%+30.60%$ 13.77B$ 3.63B14440Yield Farming
RLY
R2
SBR
+5.01%+5.07%+23.86%$ 13.58B$ 1.60B11541RWA Protocol
CRYSTAL STONES
TRWA
$QBIT
+2.75%+2.85%+19.18%$ 12.84B$ 806.09M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
VELAR
VVS
SBR
+3.70%+3.75%+31.90%$ 11.40B$ 1.46B6043Cross-chain Communication
JM
ROUTE
GRAV
+2.41%+2.45%+16.75%$ 11.07B$ 833.37M5044Layer 2 (L2)
MODE
IGRA
TORA
+2.11%+2.13%+22.39%$ 10.71B$ 1.39B10445Gambling (GambleFi)
TED
LBLOCK
HEDGE
+3.32%+3.38%+1.09%$ 10.71B$ 29.50M6946Options
HEGIC
STRIKE
TYPUS
+3.48%+3.55%+3.91%$ 10.53B$ 78.90M1547Oracle
UMB
SORA
HAPI
+2.31%+2.39%+16.21%$ 10.52B$ 612.38M4148x402 Ecosystem
SPARKLE
WACH
LOKY
-3.37%-3.36%+16.20%$ 10.43B$ 667.23M10149Prediction Markets
PUB
HEDGE
BLOXWAP
+3.53%+3.59%+1.22%$ 10.16B$ 33.19M3850Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
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).