Crypto
Blockchains & Networks
173 articles. Payment-focused analysis of blockchains for stablecoin settlement, tokenized assets, and cross-border value transfer.
- Acala (ACA)ACA
- Akash Network: Decentralized Cloud Computing on CosmosAKTMainnet (Active)
- Aleo: Privacy-First Zero-Knowledge Computing PlatformALEO
- Algorand - Layer 1 BlockchainALGO
- ApeChain: ApeCoin Layer 3 Gaming and Ecosystem BlockchainAPE
- Aptos - Layer 1 BlockchainAPT
- Arbitrum Nova: AnyTrust Protocol and Ultra-Low Fee Layer 2
- Arbitrum One - Layer 2 BlockchainARB
- Arweave (AR)ARmainnet
- Astar Network (ASTR)ASTR
- Avalanche - Layer 1 BlockchainAVAX
- Axelar - Cross-Chain Communication Gateway Layer 1 BlockchainAXLActive
- BNB Chain - Layer 1 BlockchainBNB
- BOB - Build on Bitcoin: Hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum Layer 2 with Merged Mining and EVM CompatibilityBOBActive
- Base - Layer 2 BlockchainBASE
- Berachain - Layer 1 BlockchainBERAtestnet
- Bifrost: Liquid Staking Infrastructure on PolkadotBNCActive
- Bitcoin - Layer 1 BlockchainBTC
- Bitcoin Cash (BCH)BCHActive
- Bitlayer: Zero-Knowledge Rollup and BitVM Paradigm for Real-Time Bitcoin Smart ContractsBTRActive
- Bittensor (TAO): Decentralized AI Network InfrastructureTAO
- Blast - Layer 2 BlockchainBLAST
- Boba Network - Layer 2 BlockchainBOBA
- COTI (COTI) — Payment-Focused DAG Layer 1 Blockchain and Enterprise Solutionspublished
- Canto: Free Public Infrastructure and EVM-Compatible DeFiCANTOActive
- Cardano - Layer 1 BlockchainADA
- Celestia (TIA): Modular Data Availability and Rollup-Centric ScalingTIA
- CeloCELOActive
- Chia Network - Layer 1 BlockchainXCH
- Comdex - Layer 1 BlockchainCMDX
- Conflux Network - Layer 1 BlockchainCFX
- Cosmos Hub - Layer 1 BlockchainATOM
- Cronos (CRO): The Ethereum-Compatible Layer 1 Blockchain by Crypto.comCROmainnet
- Dash (DASH)DASH
- Decred - Layer 1 BlockchainDCR
- DigiByte - Multi-Algorithm Proof-of-Work Layer 1 BlockchainDGBActive
- Dogecoin (DOGE)DOGEActive
- Dymension: The Modular Internet of RollAppsDYMMainnet (Active)
- EOSEOS
- Eclipse - Layer 2 BlockchainECL
- Elastos (ELA): SmartWeb Infrastructure and Bitcoin-Merged Mining
- Ergo - UTXO Smart Contracts BlockchainERG
- Ethereum - Layer 1 BlockchainETH
- Evmos - EVM on Cosmos SDK Layer 1 BlockchainEVMOSActive - Transitioning to Cosmos EVM Framework
- Fantom - Layer 1 BlockchainFTM
- Fetch.ai (FET): Autonomous Economic Agents and the ASI AllianceFET
- Filecoin (FIL)FILmainnet
- Flare Network - Layer 1 BlockchainFLR
- Flow BlockchainFLOWActive
- Flux (FLUX) — Decentralized Cloud Infrastructure and Web3 Computingpublished
- Fraxtal NetworkFRAXActive
- Fuel Network: Modular Execution Layer with Parallel UTXO ProcessingFUEL
- Gnosis ChainxDAIActive
- Handshake: Decentralized DNS and Domain AuctionsHNSActive
- Harmony - Layer 1 BlockchainONE
- Hedera Hashgraph - Layer 1 BlockchainHBAR
- Helium - Layer 1 BlockchainHNT
- HydraDX: Omnipool Liquidity Protocol & Polkadot Parachain Architecture
- Hyperliquid (HYPE)HYPE
- ICON - Korean Interoperability BlockchainICX
- IOTA (IOTA)IOTAActive
- ImmutableIMXActive
- Immutable zkEVM - Layer 2 BlockchainIMX
- Initia - Interwoven Rollup Framework for CosmosINITActive
- Injective Protocol - Layer 1 Blockchain for Institutional DeFiINJ
- Ink - Layer 2 BlockchainINK
- Interlay: Trustless Bitcoin Bridge & iBTC Wrapped Bitcoin Protocol
- Internet Computer (ICP)ICPmainnet
- IoTeX (IOTX)IOTXmainnet
- Juno Network: Cosmos Smart Contract Hub and CosmWasm EcosystemJUNOActive
- Kadena - Layer 1 BlockchainKDA
- Kaia (formerly Klaytn/Finschia)KAIA
- Kaspa: BlockDAG-Based Proof-of-Work Layer 1 with Near-Instant Finality and Smart Contract RoadmapKASActive
- Kava (KAVA): Hybrid Cosmos-EVM Layer 1 for Enterprise DeFi and Real-World AssetsKAVAmainnet
- Kroma: OP Stack with Zero-Knowledge Fault Proofs and Hybrid ConsensusKROMA
- Kujira: Cosmos DeFi Hub with ORCA Liquidation Platform and FIN Orderbook DEXKUJIActive
- Kusama Network: Polkadot Canary, Experimental Governance, and Rapid Protocol InnovationKSM
- LTO Network: Hybrid Blockchain Architecture for Decentralized Workflows and Identity
- Lightning Network: Bitcoin's Payment Channel Layer 2BTCActive
- Linea - Layer 2 BlockchainLINEA
- Liquid Network: Federated Bitcoin Sidechain for Confidential Transactions and Asset IssuanceL-BTCActive
- Lisk NetworkLSKActive
- LitecoinLTC
- Loopring - Layer 2 BlockchainLRC
- MANTRA - Layer 1 BlockchainOMtestnet
- Manta NetworkMANTAActive
- Manta Pacific: Privacy-Enabled Layer 2 for EthereumMANTAActive
- Mantle - Layer 2 BlockchainMNT
- Merlin Chain: Zero-Knowledge Bitcoin Rollup for EVM-Compatible Smart ContractsMERLActive
- Metis - Layer 2 BlockchainMETIS
- Mina Protocol - Layer 1 BlockchainMINA
- Mode NetworkMODEActive
- Monad - Layer 1 BlockchainMONADtestnet
- Monero (XMR)XMR
- Moonbeam (GLMR)GLMR
- Moonriver - Kusama ParachainMOVR
- Movement - Aptos-Based Sovereign Rollup on EthereumMOVEActive
- MultiversX - Layer 1 BlockchainEGLD
- Myria - Zero-Knowledge Rollup for Ethereum GamingMYRIAActive
- NEAR - Layer 1 BlockchainNEAR
- NEM and Symbol - Proof-of-Importance Layer 1 BlockchainsXEMLegacy Chain - Active but Deprecated
- Namada: Multi-Asset Shielded Transfers and Private IBC BridgeNAM
- Neo (NEO)NEO
- Neon EVM - Ethereum Compatibility Layer for SolanaNEONActive
- Nervos Network - Layer 1 BlockchainCKB
- Neutron - Layer 1 BlockchainNTRN
- Nodle: IoT Network Infrastructure & Smartphone Mining Protocol
- Oasis Network - Layer 1 BlockchainROSE
- Oasys (OAS)OAS
- Ontology (ONT): Enterprise Blockchain Architecture and Dual-Token Economics
- Optimism - Layer 2 BlockchainOP
- Osmosis - The Interchain Liquidity Hub and Cosmos DEXOSMO
- Penumbra: Privacy-Focused Cosmos DEX with Shielded TransactionsPEN
- Persistence - Layer 1 BlockchainXPRT
- Phala Network: Confidential Computing, TEE Infrastructure, and Phat Contracts ArchitecturePHA
- Polkadot - Layer 1 BlockchainDOT
- PolygonPOLActive
- Polygon zkEVM - Layer 2 BlockchainZKEV
- Qtum - Layer 1 BlockchainQTUM
- Radix - Asset-Oriented Smart Contracts PlatformXRD
- Ravencoin - Layer 1 BlockchainRVN
- Ronin NetworkRONActive
- Rootstock (RSK): The Bitcoin Smart Contract SidechainRBTCMainnet (Active)
- SKALE Network: Elastic Sidechains with Zero Gas FeesSKLActive
- Scroll - Layer 2 BlockchainSCROLL
- Secret Network (SCRT)SCRT
- Sei Network - The Fastest Parallel EVM Blockchain for TradingSEI
- Sei V2 - Layer 1 BlockchainSEI
- Siacoin (SC): Decentralized Cloud Storage and Host-Renter Marketplace
- Solana - Layer 1 BlockchainSOL
- Soneium - Layer 2 BlockchainSON
- Sonic - Layer 1 BlockchainS
- Spacemesh (SMH): Proof of Space-Time, Race-Free Mining, and Fair Consensuspublished
- Stacks Nakamoto Upgrade: Bitcoin-Secured Smart ContractsSTX
- Stacks: Bitcoin Layer 1 with Proof-of-Transfer Consensus, Clarity Smart Contracts, and Trustless sBTCSTXActive
- Stargaze - Cosmos NFT Marketplace ChainSTARS
- StarkNet - Layer 2 BlockchainSTRK
- Stellar (XLM): Federated Consensus for Global Payment Corridors and Institutional AdoptionXLMActive
- Stratos - Decentralized Data Mesh BlockchainSTOS
- Stride: Liquid Staking Infrastructure for CosmosSTRDActive
- Sui - Layer 1 BlockchainSUI
- Supra: Oracle-Native L1 Blockchain with Moonshot ConsensusSUPRA
- Swellchain: A Restaking Layer 2 for EthereumSWELLActive
- Syscoin - Layer 1 BlockchainSYS
- THORChain - Native Cross-Chain Liquidity ProtocolRUNE
- TON (The Open Network): Telegram's Blockchain Infrastructure and Mass Market AdoptionTONActive
- TRON (TRX)TRXActive
- Taiko - Layer 2 BlockchainTAIKO
- Tenet Protocol: Diversified Proof of Stake with Liquid Staking CollateralTENETActive
- Terra and Terra Classic (LUNA / LUNC)LUNA / LUNCactive (Terra 2.0) / Active with Community Burn (Terra Classic)
- Tezos - Layer 1 BlockchainXTZ
- Theta Network (THETA): Decentralized Video Streaming and Edge Computing InfrastructureTHETAmainnet
- Umee/UX Chain: Cross-Chain DeFi Lending and Leveraged Staking InfrastructureUXActive
- Unichain - Layer 2 BlockchainUNI
- VeChain: Enterprise Blockchain for Supply Chain Integrity and Carbon TrackingVETActive
- Verus - Layer 1 BlockchainVRSC
- WAX BlockchainWAXPActive
- Wanchain - Cross-Chain Finance InfrastructureWAN
- Waves (WAVES)WAVESActive
- Wemix (WEMIX)WEMIX
- World Chain - Layer 2 BlockchainWLD
- XDC Network: Enterprise Trade Finance Blockchain with ISO 20022 Compliance and RWA TokenizationXDCActive
- XRP Ledger (XRPL): Enterprise-Grade Payment Infrastructure and Institutional AdoptionXRPActive
- Xai: Gaming Layer 3 with Sentry Nodes and Decentralized InfrastructureXAI
- Zcash (ZEC)ZEC
- ZetaChain: Omnichain Smart Contract PlatformZETAActive
- ZilliqaZIL
- Zilliqa 2.0 - Layer 1 BlockchainZIL
- Zircuit - Layer 2 BlockchainZRC
- Zora NetworkZORAActive
- aelf: Multi-Chain Parallel Computing & Enterprise Blockchain Infrastructure
- dYdX Chain (DYDX): Cosmos-Based Layer 1 for Fully Decentralized Perpetual FuturesDYDXmainnet
- zkSync Era - Layer 2 BlockchainZK