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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
ICBX
OGG
+1.66%+1.68%+0.14%$ 2.30T$ 66.02B6962Layer 1 (L1)
RXD
RDD
OGG
+1.68%+1.69%+0.18%$ 2.27T$ 63.53B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
MEWC
OGG
RXD
+1.60%+1.61%-0.28%$ 1.62T$ 34.87B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+0.70%+0.72%+0.95%$ 620.85B$ 95.35B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
TOMI
AION
RDD
+1.19%+1.21%+1.00%$ 544.76B$ 24.13B1186Made in USA
MEWC
MYRIA
RXD
+10.82%+10.84%+0.68%$ 338.96B$ 32.75B2457Stablecoins
MSUSD
CADD
PXDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.03%$ 291.17B$ 80.21B2698USD Stablecoin
USDL
MSUSD
PXDC
+0.14%+0.14%-0.03%$ 288.47B$ 80.08B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
ALUSD
CASH
CADD
+0.09%+0.09%-0.08%$ 277.32B$ 78.59B11010Exchange-based Tokens
HYDX
VOLT
XSP
+0.71%+0.71%-0.39%$ 157.09B$ 3.49B24711Made in China
CKB
DODO
ZIL
0.00%+0.00%-0.42%$ 140.74B$ 1.72B2812Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
MIR
+0.04%+0.05%-0.43%$ 140.66B$ 2.49B3313Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
NMX
BTSE
GCB
+0.16%+0.16%-0.41%$ 125.52B$ 1.37B5514Base Native
UNA
SIDUS
GOCHU
+0.55%+0.55%-0.20%$ 111.58B$ 21.07B45015MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURQ
USDR
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 75.05B$ 18.20B1016GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.09%+0.09%-0.12%$ 74.51B$ 18.19B417Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
RHOTC
VOLT
LOGX
+0.80%+0.81%-1.18%$ 74.51B$ 4.96B105818Real World Assets (RWA)
LNDX
GONDOLA
STAY
+52.14%+52.14%+0.06%$ 70.64B$ 2.91B61319CoinList Launchpad
FLIP
TEA
BCUT
+2.88%+2.91%+1.51%$ 70.41B$ 4.46B6920Privacy
ZCL
RATSPEAK
ZERA
+4.39%+4.39%-2.44%$ 49.01B$ 2.70B11521Tokenized Assets
CRWDX
LNDX
GONDOLA
+98.83%+98.83%-0.24%$ 46.92B$ 1.61B43322Governance
GMM
CRTS
VOLT
+0.67%+0.67%-1.43%$ 41.10B$ 3.04B19523Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
HYDX
VOLT
XSP
+2.99%+3.00%-0.40%$ 33.21B$ 2.25B24324Meme
BURGERS
HUH
USHIBA
+1.76%+1.77%-1.49%$ 32.29B$ 2.30B327025Privacy Coins
XEQM
GRIN
ZCL
+5.97%+5.97%-3.17%$ 30.03B$ 1.50B3926Perpetuals
TREB
PEAR
LOGX
+2.33%+2.34%-2.39%$ 23.70B$ 1.35B8027Zero Knowledge (ZK)
LRC
BOS
ZERA
+8.03%+8.06%-4.81%$ 23.28B$ 1.66B8128Infrastructure
BOS
SYLO
COOK
+0.59%+0.59%-0.20%$ 23.20B$ 1.55B24929Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+2.83%+2.83%+1.06%$ 23.19B$ 26.46M130Quantum-Resistant
QONE
ABEL
QBX
+8.85%+8.89%-5.22%$ 21.01B$ 1.41B2031Derivatives
TUNE
CYDX
MIR
+3.16%+3.17%-2.60%$ 20.42B$ 1.10B9132Binance Alpha Spotlight
WHY
JANITOR
TIMI
-0.82%-0.81%+0.11%$ 19.15B$ 1.44B36433Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ODAI
OSO
SUIDEPIN
+4.49%+4.48%-0.14%$ 17.86B$ 1.57B101734Dog-Themed
RUFUS
SHIBU
USHIBA
+1.29%+1.31%-1.67%$ 17.62B$ 851.40M371354chan-Themed
DICKBUTT
GONDOLA
HONK
+1.52%+1.53%-1.60%$ 15.80B$ 928.23M5636Privacy Infrastructure
ANT
UMBRA
ZERA
+3.51%+3.51%-1.14%$ 14.08B$ 882.34M6337Elon Musk-Inspired
TRUMPIUS
GROKGIRL
LONG
+1.24%+1.26%-2.13%$ 13.13B$ 645.20M5638Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+3.93%+3.92%-0.60%$ 12.02B$ 767.81M1439RWA Protocol
CREDI
LBM
LNDX
+2.84%+2.84%-0.69%$ 11.47B$ 555.12M7340Yield Farming
TREB
R2
BAC
-0.81%-0.79%+8.42%$ 11.18B$ 1.17B11741YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
UNFI
AVC
FIO
+1.30%+1.32%-1.27%$ 11.16B$ 1.75B14442Gambling (GambleFi)
CHAIN
RLB
PRD
-5.50%-5.45%-10.29%$ 10.77B$ 36.70M7243Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
FIUSD
BUIDL
-1.44%-1.43%-3.28%$ 10.48B$ 3.47M1144Options
ODDZ
TUNE
LOGX
-5.80%-5.75%-11.09%$ 10.30B$ 33.47M1745Prediction Markets
FUN
PRD
EMP
-5.84%-5.79%-11.21%$ 10.21B$ 35.70M3946Cross-chain Communication
VULT
STAKELAYER
CYC
+2.38%+2.38%-1.19%$ 10.02B$ 586.74M5147Oracle
WIN
PHNIX
PYTH
+2.45%+2.44%-0.77%$ 9.59B$ 467.67M4148x402 Ecosystem
WURK
ROBA
HD
+2.80%+2.80%-0.85%$ 9.54B$ 483.53M10149Automated Market Maker (AMM)
UBE
OCI
HYDX
+3.97%+3.97%+6.49%$ 9.14B$ 999.77M6250Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
ICBX
-0.37%-0.37%-1.63%$ 8.96B$ 979.14M104

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).