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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
MYRIA
RTM
OGG
-1.06%-1.07%+4.01%$ 2.33T$ 51.48B6942Layer 1 (L1)
GRAV
OGG
RTM
-1.09%-1.11%+3.86%$ 2.30T$ 47.80B3453Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
MEWC
OGG
-1.13%-1.14%+3.35%$ 1.65T$ 25.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
-0.47%-0.47%+2.98%$ 619.35B$ 73.53B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
STBU
RDD
VC
-1.03%-1.05%+5.60%$ 547.68B$ 20.01B1186Made in USA
WARPED
MYRIA
RYOSHI
-0.98%-0.96%-0.23%$ 318.73B$ 26.03B2457Stablecoins
BUD
MSUSD
IDRT
-0.07%-0.07%+0.33%$ 291.02B$ 62.34B2688USD Stablecoin
USDX
BUD
MSUSD
-0.02%-0.02%+0.38%$ 288.47B$ 62.26B1269Fiat-backed Stablecoin
BRZ
GBPE
IDRT
-0.06%-0.05%+0.25%$ 277.36B$ 61.12B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VOLT
VVS
XSP
-1.18%-1.21%+7.30%$ 161.11B$ 4.23B24611Made in China
GT
HT
PANDA
-0.92%-0.97%+6.59%$ 143.68B$ 1.61B2812Alleged SEC Securities
SALT
RLY
KROM
-1.03%-1.07%+7.17%$ 143.41B$ 2.29B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
DEW
SOLCEX
-0.92%-0.96%+7.22%$ 128.14B$ 1.11B5514Base Native
BYTE
DEPLOYER
SIDUS
-0.15%-0.15%+3.38%$ 113.21B$ 15.41B45115Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
WAVE
KAON
$SHARBI
-1.76%-1.76%+6.34%$ 78.76B$ 6.49B105316MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
EURC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.89%$ 75.13B$ 11.83B1017GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
-0.18%-0.18%+0.90%$ 74.61B$ 11.85B418CoinList Launchpad
HMT
RLY
TEA
-1.50%-1.49%+5.76%$ 71.26B$ 4.40B6919Privacy
1CLAWAI
RATSPEAK
XLA
-3.62%-3.59%+21.64%$ 49.84B$ 2.91B11720Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
DCOIN
PNDO
+0.19%+0.17%-28.68%$ 49.09B$ 3.12B66321Governance
CRTS
ROBOTMONEY
VOLT
-1.23%-1.20%+10.00%$ 43.73B$ 4.82B19422Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
OBS
XSP
-1.64%-1.61%+8.63%$ 34.69B$ 3.27B24123Meme
FTFS
SQUID
USHIBA
-0.14%-0.09%+10.80%$ 34.12B$ 3.17B329024Privacy Coins
FIVE
XLA
BTCZ
-4.48%-4.42%+25.22%$ 29.51B$ 992.60M3825Perpetuals
ZEX
MCB
QTO
-2.41%-2.40%+6.76%$ 25.04B$ 1.89B7926Infrastructure
SYLO
P0
SVM
-0.41%-0.44%+11.57%$ 24.68B$ 2.09B24827Tokenized Assets
MOONDOGE
DCOIN
PNDO
+0.37%+0.37%-48.15%$ 23.99B$ 1.59B48228Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
0.00%0.00%+4.93%$ 23.52B$ 343.54K129Zero Knowledge (ZK)
UFI
ZERA
ENX
-4.23%-4.04%+34.67%$ 22.97B$ 1.21B8230Derivatives
ZEX
MCB
QTO
-2.35%-2.31%+5.63%$ 21.58B$ 1.45B9131Quantum-Resistant
QANX
QTC
TDC
-4.41%-4.21%+38.01%$ 20.61B$ 944.51M2032Binance Alpha Spotlight
SGC
MONKY
JAGER
+1.14%+1.15%+8.25%$ 19.65B$ 1.85B36333Dog-Themed
MAGADOGE
$SHARBI
USHIBA
+0.11%+0.15%+9.41%$ 18.83B$ 1.15B36834Artificial Intelligence (AI)
SURPLUS
SVM
AUTONO
+1.37%+1.42%+15.79%$ 18.16B$ 1.99B1019354chan-Themed
4CHAN
DICKBUTT
FSJAL
-0.18%-0.14%+10.52%$ 17.15B$ 1.20B5636Privacy Infrastructure
HIBER
VERTEX
1CLAWAI
-2.63%-2.65%+17.05%$ 15.00B$ 1.21B6437Elon Musk-Inspired
RIZO
GROKGIRL
BYTE
+0.61%+0.65%+12.44%$ 14.33B$ 854.49M5638Chain Abstraction
BLD
CYC
XION
-2.69%-2.72%+18.31%$ 12.80B$ 1.05B1439RWA Protocol
STBU
$QBIT
BD/SOL
-2.30%-2.35%+13.67%$ 12.56B$ 933.99M7440Gambling (GambleFi)
WINR
DANZO
LBLOCK
-2.33%-2.35%-2.20%$ 12.14B$ 45.33M6941YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
LOKA
SXP
SQR
+0.58%+0.47%+12.39%$ 12.02B$ 2.49B14442Options
TUNE
DRV
HXRO
-2.60%-2.62%-2.34%$ 11.74B$ 42.90M1743Prediction Markets
PNK
PRDT
OVER
-2.49%-2.50%-2.38%$ 11.64B$ 44.65M3844Yield Farming
BNSD
RLY
KAON
-2.11%-2.08%+11.56%$ 11.04B$ 1.35B11745Cross-chain Communication
ICX
JM
GRAV
-2.64%-2.70%+14.23%$ 10.98B$ 820.05M5146Tokenized Treasuries
APTUSD
USDM1
BUIDL
+0.26%+0.27%-0.63%$ 10.90B$ 3.17M1147Oracle
UFI
ORA
SORA
-2.89%-2.95%+14.27%$ 10.48B$ 785.61M4148x402 Ecosystem
STARKBOT
WURK
SVM
-2.72%-2.78%+15.48%$ 10.46B$ 841.32M10149Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MODE
MYRIA
+0.15%+0.15%+12.98%$ 9.50B$ 1.24B10450Automated Market Maker (AMM)
TUNA
VVS
SODA
+0.56%+0.61%+16.14%$ 9.28B$ 1.50B60

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).