Proof of Work (PoW) Cryptocurrencies
Live prices, market cap and 24h change for 11 Proof of Work (PoW) coins.
What is Proof of Work (PoW)?
Proof-of-work (PoW) coins — led by Bitcoin — secure their networks through mining, where computers expend energy to validate transactions. PoW is valued for its battle-tested security, at the cost of higher energy use.
The Proof of Work (PoW) category tracks 11 cryptocurrencies with a combined market capitalisation of R$8.63T ($1.71T) and R$224.55B ($44.59B) in 24-hour trading volume. As a group, Proof of Work (PoW) is up 0.85% over the last 24 hours. The largest asset in this category is Bitcoin.
Inside the Proof of Work (PoW) Category
Together, Proof of Work (PoW) makes up about 61.6% of the total crypto market by capitalisation.
The category is highly concentrated: Bitcoin alone accounts for about 97% of its market cap, and the top three make up 99%.
Over the last 24 hours, the strongest performer here is Bitcoin Cash (+3.06%) and the weakest is Pearl (-9.61%).
Proof of Work (PoW) Coins by Market Cap
| # | Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Last 7 Days | Market Cap | Volume (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bitcoin btc |
R$414.919,85$82,392.00 | ▲ 0.87% | -0.38% | — | R$8.34T | R$206.82B |
| 2 |  Zcash zec |
R$5.870,78$1,165.78 | ▲ 0.88% | -6.33% | — | R$99.90B | R$6.09B |
| 3 |  Dogecoin doge |
R$0,409461$0.0813 | ▼ 1.34% | -8.16% | — | R$64.06B | R$7.82B |
| 4 |  Monero xmr |
R$2.734,41$542.98 | ▼ 1.48% | -1.82% | — | R$51.48B | R$539.10M |
| 5 |  Bitcoin Cash bch |
R$1.392,99$276.61 | ▲ 3.06% | -7.07% | — | R$28.02B | R$881.49M |
| 6 |  Litecoin ltc |
R$305,43$60.65 | ▲ 2.32% | -7.19% | — | R$23.74B | R$1.54B |
| 7 |  Ethereum Classic etc |
R$40,39$8.02 | ▲ 0.65% | -5.25% | — | R$6.41B | R$333.05M |
| 8 |  Kaspa kas |
R$0,181864$0.0361 | ▼ 3.04% | -9.90% | — | R$5.05B | R$101.79M |
| 9 |  Dash dash |
R$247,26$49.10 | ▲ 0.77% | -8.32% | — | R$3.18B | R$309.58M |
| 10 |  Pearl prl |
R$9,12$1.81 | ▼ 9.61% | +25.66% | — | R$3.14B | R$49.29M |
| 11 |  Conflux cfx |
R$0,278779$0.0554 | ▼ 1.96% | +6.49% | — | R$1.46B | R$59.90M |
Proof of Work (PoW) — FAQ
What is the Proof of Work (PoW) category in crypto?
Proof-of-work (PoW) coins — led by Bitcoin — secure their networks through mining, where computers expend energy to validate transactions. PoW is valued for its battle-tested security, at the cost of higher energy use.
What are the top Proof of Work (PoW) coins?
By market capitalisation, the largest Proof of Work (PoW) coins are Bitcoin, Zcash, Dogecoin, Monero, Bitcoin Cash, among others. The full ranked list with live prices is in the table above.
What is the total market cap of Proof of Work (PoW)?
The Proof of Work (PoW) category has a combined market capitalisation of about R$8.63T ($1.71T) across 11 coins Criptano tracks, roughly 61.6% of the whole crypto market.
Which Proof of Work (PoW) coin is up the most today?
Over the last 24 hours, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) leads the Proof of Work (PoW) category at +3.06%. This reflects past movement, not a prediction — not financial advice.