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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
BOS
BDAG
3ULL
-0.27%-0.24%+2.86%$ 2.51T$ 80.28B6922Layer 1 (L1)
MEWC
BDAG
NCN
-0.32%-0.29%+2.78%$ 2.47T$ 76.16B3463Proof of Work (PoW)
RXD
MEWC
TRMP
-0.78%-0.74%+2.93%$ 1.76T$ 39.55B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
SEI
B
+0.18%+0.20%+0.42%$ 649.81B$ 107.59B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
NAV
JKL
RDD
+0.62%+0.63%+1.12%$ 597.79B$ 29.18B1156Made in USA
MYRIA
MEWC
WARPED
+2.04%+2.06%+6.86%$ 389.17B$ 46.98B2427Stablecoins
MUSD
BREAD
IDRX
+0.05%+0.05%+0.60%$ 292.51B$ 91.21B2738USD Stablecoin
USSD
KDAI
MUSD
+0.19%+0.20%+0.70%$ 290.18B$ 91.12B1289Fiat-backed Stablecoin
GYEN
IDRX
MUSD
+0.02%+0.02%+0.55%$ 278.29B$ 89.88B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VVS
$H2
SBR
+0.45%+0.47%-0.02%$ 172.01B$ 4.80B24011Alleged SEC Securities
POWR
SFM
DRGN
+0.19%+0.20%+0.34%$ 152.61B$ 3.94B3312Made in China
GT
PANDA
MDT
-0.19%-0.18%-0.45%$ 149.50B$ 1.82B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
BTSE
KASTA
KONA
-0.10%-0.08%-0.19%$ 134.35B$ 1.40B5314Base Native
SEKOIA
COMMON
AMETA
+1.32%+1.33%+3.08%$ 117.95B$ 23.75B44315Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
SBR
$SHARBI
EVOP
+3.35%+3.36%+3.04%$ 87.84B$ 8.61B103516CoinList Launchpad
EAT
KDA
ARCH
+3.97%+3.98%+8.92%$ 86.98B$ 9.45B7017MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURCV
EURE
EURC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.45%$ 76.08B$ 19.45B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.35%+0.35%+1.46%$ 75.56B$ 19.48B419Real World Assets (RWA)
BD/SOL
$QBIT
STAY
+1.26%+1.30%+5.19%$ 75.45B$ 4.08B77420Privacy
PRE
PARALOOM
TRIT
+1.48%+1.51%+4.72%$ 63.50B$ 5.03B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
PLG
BOS
+5.25%+5.27%+6.81%$ 52.43B$ 5.85B19522Tokenized Assets
ESX
GONDOLA
PALM
+0.18%+0.18%+1.66%$ 46.91B$ 1.34B59223Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VVS
$H2
SBR
+2.20%+2.23%+0.23%$ 39.32B$ 3.55B23724Privacy Coins
ZCL
TRIT
NAV
-0.74%-0.72%-0.44%$ 37.28B$ 1.26B3925Meme
IDX
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.29%+2.28%+2.77%$ 36.58B$ 3.51B312326Zero Knowledge (ZK)
ZERA
CULT
BOS
+0.37%+0.38%+0.65%$ 30.49B$ 1.80B8127Infrastructure
SQT
KIP
BOS
+4.32%+4.45%+13.47%$ 28.75B$ 3.36B25028Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QBX
-0.08%-0.06%+0.18%$ 27.72B$ 1.25B2029Perpetuals
SUP
OX
QTO
+1.09%+1.13%-1.24%$ 27.66B$ 1.74B7930Artificial Intelligence (AI)
KIP
HATCHER
DBC
+4.46%+4.48%+9.62%$ 25.34B$ 3.87B98831Binance Alpha Spotlight
SEKOIA
COMMON
TAOCAT
+6.04%+6.02%+9.99%$ 25.15B$ 2.17B36232Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.22%+0.21%+4.37%$ 23.77B$ 23.81M133Derivatives
SUP
OX
QTO
+0.35%+0.39%-1.82%$ 23.60B$ 1.37B8834Dog-Themed
$SHARBI
USHIBA
BOOP
+2.23%+2.24%+10.30%$ 20.64B$ 1.61B36435Privacy Infrastructure
LOCK
ZERA
PARALOOM
+5.74%+5.76%+10.49%$ 19.63B$ 2.85B61364chan-Themed
SOY
BRAINLET
FATGF
+2.33%+2.34%+10.69%$ 18.70B$ 1.71B5437Chain Abstraction
XION
CYC
ROUTE
+6.56%+6.59%+12.64%$ 17.14B$ 2.62B1438Yield Farming
R2
KAON
SBR
+10.20%+10.22%+17.46%$ 15.95B$ 2.03B11239YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
ALPHA
SQR
PUSH
+7.30%+7.25%+13.58%$ 15.64B$ 4.39B14440Elon Musk-Inspired
DOE
VALENTINE
GROKIUS
+2.36%+2.37%+11.32%$ 15.47B$ 1.25B5341RWA Protocol
PALM
BD/SOL
$QBIT
+5.62%+5.65%+12.65%$ 14.46B$ 1.73B7242Cross-chain Communication
GRAV
JM
ROUTE
+5.70%+5.77%+11.49%$ 12.34B$ 1.17B5043Automated Market Maker (AMM)
FER
VVS
SBR
+4.72%+4.73%+3.83%$ 11.84B$ 1.78B6044Oracle
ZAP
RIZ
DIA
+6.18%+6.25%+11.21%$ 11.69B$ 1.29B4145x402 Ecosystem
WACH
SYRA
MIROSHARK
+5.88%+5.95%+11.06%$ 11.58B$ 1.07B10346Layer 2 (L2)
TORA
MYRIA
PEPU
+2.14%+2.11%+4.23%$ 11.17B$ 1.34B10447DePIN
GMRX
NCN
SQT
+4.51%+4.50%+13.52%$ 10.99B$ 1.19B19048Stablecoin Issuer
SOLO
BUT
THL
+6.76%+6.73%+7.74%$ 9.83B$ 1.67B4149Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-0.25%-0.22%-1.74%$ 9.54B$ 6.08M1150Binance Launchpool
BTCST
ATA
ALPHA
+11.37%+11.29%+20.53%$ 9.35B$ 3.54B57

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).