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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
ZERA
BDAG
3ULL
+6.79%+6.78%+6.82%$ 2.42T$ 99.26B6942Layer 1 (L1)
COOK
BDAG
RXD
+6.76%+6.75%+6.76%$ 2.38T$ 94.48B3473Proof of Work (PoW)
BTCZ
TRMP
RXD
+6.57%+6.56%+6.64%$ 1.70T$ 49.99B1234World Liberty Financial Portfolio
A
LINK
B
+4.01%+4.00%+3.17%$ 636.06B$ 137.73B165Proof of Stake (PoS)
GRC
PASG
TOMI
+7.03%+7.01%+7.32%$ 577.74B$ 39.97B1176Made in USA
MONKO
RXD
WAGMIGAMES
+7.06%+7.04%+17.95%$ 360.78B$ 48.91B2447Stablecoins
XMD
RAI
MSUSD
+0.17%+0.17%-0.01%$ 290.88B$ 113.67B2708USD Stablecoin
IUSD
MSUSD
PXDC
+0.20%+0.20%+0.04%$ 288.19B$ 113.51B1279Fiat-backed Stablecoin
MOD
CASH
JPYC
+0.16%+0.16%-0.06%$ 276.89B$ 111.90B11010Exchange-based Tokens
VERSE
FER
XSP
+4.76%+4.74%+8.39%$ 169.07B$ 6.99B24211Alleged SEC Securities
MIR
POWR
LCX
+3.65%+3.65%+5.86%$ 148.84B$ 4.79B3312Made in China
MDT
HT
GT
+3.23%+3.23%+4.79%$ 147.48B$ 2.28B2913Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token
HT
BIT
GT
+3.70%+3.70%+5.52%$ 132.23B$ 1.83B5414Base Native
KENDU
COMMON
HYBUX
+2.45%+2.44%+2.62%$ 113.87B$ 27.87B44915Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
HEXA
PSM
PRISM
+7.84%+7.79%+11.37%$ 82.33B$ 9.37B104416CoinList Launchpad
XZK
KDA
TEA
+12.09%+12.06%+15.98%$ 79.37B$ 10.13B6917MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin
EURR
EURE
EURQ
+0.61%+0.61%+0.12%$ 75.07B$ 23.29B1018GENIUS Act Compliant Stablecoin
USAT
USDP
USDC
+0.62%+0.62%+0.13%$ 74.54B$ 23.29B419Real World Assets (RWA)
PALM
DFI
PLANET
+2.64%+2.62%+54.38%$ 71.68B$ 3.55B78220Privacy
OBS
RATSPEAK
ZERA
+9.34%+9.41%+28.75%$ 60.45B$ 5.88B11421Governance
ROBOTMONEY
GMM
BOS
+8.99%+8.90%+17.10%$ 47.81B$ 7.29B19522Tokenized Assets
SILV
PALM
MOONDOGE
+0.67%+0.65%+99.09%$ 46.98B$ 1.84B60323Decentralized Exchange (DEX)
VERSE
FER
XSP
+8.44%+8.37%+19.68%$ 38.59B$ 5.27B23824Privacy Coins
GRIN
BTCZ
CCX
+8.59%+8.72%+34.97%$ 38.25B$ 2.07B3925Meme
DPINO
KIMBO
KIMCHI
+7.48%+7.42%+9.38%$ 34.70B$ 3.49B314626Zero Knowledge (ZK)
CULT
ZERA
BOS
+8.19%+8.36%+43.04%$ 30.82B$ 2.99B8127Quantum-Resistant
QONE
TDC
QANX
+7.96%+8.14%+45.76%$ 28.13B$ 2.11B2028Perpetuals
THRONE
PEAR
OX
+8.25%+8.21%+19.34%$ 27.64B$ 2.94B8129Infrastructure
COOK
SQT
BOS
+8.19%+8.15%+7.46%$ 24.79B$ 2.29B25030Derivatives
HXRO
TYPUS
OX
+8.52%+8.47%+20.38%$ 23.83B$ 2.33B8731Tokenized Private Credit
FIGR_HELOC
+0.59%+0.59%+3.93%$ 23.44B$ 104.40M132Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BOTIFY
COBOT
REX
+13.58%+13.57%+26.67%$ 21.65B$ 3.89B99333Binance Alpha Spotlight
LMT
JAGER
COMMON
+5.65%+5.66%+10.71%$ 21.37B$ 1.88B36534Dog-Themed
HUSKY
KIMBO
KIMCHI
+7.33%+7.27%+6.53%$ 18.54B$ 1.66B364354chan-Themed
HONK
FINE
HOODIE
+7.75%+7.69%+7.53%$ 16.73B$ 1.72B5636Privacy Infrastructure
SWOOD
OBS
ZERA
+12.07%+12.07%+22.92%$ 16.73B$ 3.18B6137Chain Abstraction
RIVER
CYC
XION
+11.81%+11.80%+23.53%$ 14.29B$ 2.68B1438Elon Musk-Inspired
MARVIN
MOOSK
SHRUBIUS
+7.79%+7.74%+6.37%$ 13.79B$ 1.29B5439Yield Farming
R2
VERSE
KUMA
+8.12%+8.02%+17.30%$ 13.22B$ 3.07B11540YZi Labs (Prev. Binance Labs) Portfolio
PUSH
SQR
CXT
+9.35%+9.24%+13.32%$ 12.48B$ 3.32B14441RWA Protocol
GOLDAO
PALM
LDY
+7.95%+7.96%+10.97%$ 12.38B$ 990.58M7242Automated Market Maker (AMM)
SBR
HYDX
FER
+11.12%+11.00%+26.68%$ 11.14B$ 2.88B6043Cross-chain Communication
REACT
CYC
JURIS
+8.21%+8.21%+9.75%$ 10.74B$ 835.24M5044Layer 2 (L2)
BLAST
CULT
MODE
+11.77%+11.31%+16.83%$ 10.51B$ 2.05B10445Oracle
SORA
ORA
RIZ
+8.22%+8.22%+9.58%$ 10.25B$ 735.12M4146x402 Ecosystem
SVM
WACH
SPARKLE
+8.24%+8.24%+9.87%$ 10.19B$ 704.98M10047Gambling (GambleFi)
RIPS
SPIN
HUNCH
+5.41%+5.40%-10.91%$ 10.15B$ 37.75M6948Options
HEGIC
TYPUS
HXRO
+7.28%+7.28%-8.81%$ 9.98B$ 153.26M1549Tokenized Treasuries
USDM1
USTB
BUIDL
-1.13%-1.16%-8.74%$ 9.70B$ 3.23M1150Prediction Markets
EMP
XYRO
HUNCH
+5.60%+5.59%-11.56%$ 9.59B$ 50.65M38

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).