The sector consisting of decentralized platforms and frameworks that allow developers to build, deploy, and interact with smart contracts and dApps. Examples include Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Solana.
136 projects found · Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The internet that belongs to you
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain network that allows developers to deploy decentralized applications and users to transact using smart contracts.
Build crypto apps that scale
Solana is a blockchain network designed for fast, low-cost transactions, decentralized applications, and onchain marketplaces.
Bitcoin is an innovative payment network and a new kind of money.
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency network that allows users to send peer-to-peer payments and store value without intermediaries.
Build for the Next Billion Web3 Users
BNB Chain is a community-led blockchain ecosystem powered by BNB, composed of BNB Smart Chain (L1), opBNB (L2) and BNB Greenfield (storage). In 2024, Beacon Chain functions fused into BSC.
The Go-To Blockchain for Global Payments
Polygon is a blockchain network offering Ethereum-compatible scaling solutions including PoS, zkEVM, and CDK, targeting developers building DeFi, payments, and Web3 applications.
Powering the programmable economy
Arbitrum is a suite of Ethereum scaling solutions that includes optimistic rollup and AnyTrust chains for faster, cheaper transactions.
The blockchain for global finance
Base is an Ethereum L2 incubated by Coinbase that provides infrastructure for global finance, including trading, stablecoin payments, and AI agent applications.
Decentralize The Web
TRON lets users deploy applications and transfer assets with low-cost transactions on a high-throughput blockchain.
The blockchain built for business.
Avalanche is a Layer 1 blockchain platform where developers deploy EVM applications and launch custom L1 chains with sub-second finality.
Build a Better Future
Optimism creates blockchain infrastructure for Ethereum scaling through optimistic rollups and the OP Stack development framework.
The Open Network for everyone
TON is a Layer 1 blockchain network built for consumer applications, integrated with Telegram and capable of high-throughput transactions.
Shaping the future with scale and integrity
Starknet is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, using ZK-rollups to enhance scalability and reduce transaction costs while maintaining security and decentralization.
The chain to move what matters: value, data, and ideas for billions everywhere
Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain network designed for high-throughput applications using the Move language and parallel execution.
Defy what's possible
Polkadot is a blockchain platform that connects multiple chains through shared security, enabling cross-chain communication and interoperability.
Build Beyond
Sui delivers Web3 benefits with Web2 ease through a fast, secure blockchain using the Move programming language.
Cosmos, the most widely-adopted blockchain technology stack.
Cosmos is an open-source project focused on enabling the interoperability and scalability of independent blockchains through its decentralized network and communication protocols.
Making the world Work Better For All
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform built through peer-reviewed research for decentralized applications and smart contracts.
The programmable rails for global finance.
Celo is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain that provides programmable infrastructure for global stablecoin payments and decentralized finance applications.
The Blockchain Built for Business
XRP Ledger is a decentralized public blockchain that enables fast, low-cost transactions and serves as infrastructure for digital payments.
Where Blockchain Meets the real world
Stellar is an open-source blockchain network designed to facilitate fast, low-cost cross-border payments and financial transactions globally.
Own your money
Gnosis is a blockchain ecosystem offering a self-custodial money app powered by Circles, an EVM-compatible L1 network, and stablecoin card infrastructure for payments.
The home network for the world
Linea is a zkEVM layer 2 blockchain that scales Ethereum while preserving full EVM compatibility and inheriting Ethereum's security.
The Blockchain for AI
NEAR Protocol is a modular blockchain platform designed for AI agents to transact, coordinate, and operate across networks through sharded infrastructure and chain abstraction.
Incorruptible Financial Infrastructure
ZKsync is a Layer 2 blockchain platform for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge rollups to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs.
An EVM-identical L1 aligning security and liquidity powered by Proof Of Liquidity
Berachain is a blockchain platform for deploying Ethereum-compatible applications using a new consensus model based on liquidity.
Blockchain that scales with your ambition.
Algorand enables fast, final transactions on a decentralized blockchain through Pure Proof-of-Stake consensus.
DeFi Redefined
Sonic Labs aims to build the highest-performing EVM L1 blockchain with sub-second finality and developer-focused incentives.
Mass adoption of token-governed technologies
Mantle is an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain using modular architecture with ZK validity proofs for low-cost transactions and high throughput.
The fastest Layer 1
Sei is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain optimized for trading applications with 400ms block finality and parallel transaction processing.
The trust layer of the digital economy
Hedera is a blockchain platform for building decentralized applications that need fast transaction finality and predictable fees.
Secure and Performant: Network for the Open Economy
Scroll helps developers build Ethereum applications by providing a zkEVM Layer 2 that offers faster transactions and lower costs while maintaining security.
Blockchain designed to evolve
Tezos is a blockchain that lets users stake tokens and vote on protocol upgrades through on-chain governance.
Speed without sacrifice. Welcome to Monad.
Monad lets users build on an EVM-compatible Layer 1 with high throughput, sub‑second finality, and low hardware requirements.
Incentivizing intelligence
Bittensor creates decentralized AI markets where machine intelligence is valued by peer networks through stake-based consensus.
Build here, grow anywhere with Moonbeam
Moonbeam lets users build cross-chain applications by providing an Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform on Polkadot.
Leading The World To Web3
Kava is a decentralized blockchain that combines the speed and interoperability of Cosmos with the developer power of Ethereum.
Ink the future
Ink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack and launched by Kraken, designed as a DeFi-focused platform for the Superchain.
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network designed to store humanity's most important information
Filecoin provides decentralized data storage through a peer-to-peer network where storage providers earn rewards for storing and maintaining files.
The public blockchain for scaling RWAs.
Plume is an EVM-compatible L1 blockchain facilitating tokenization and DeFi integration of real-world assets through compliance infrastructure and institutional partnerships.
Asia’s Gateway to Web3 - building the superapp blockchain designed for massive adoption
Kaia is an EVM-compatible L1 blockchain that brings Web3 to Asian users through KakaoTalk and LINE messenger integration with fast finality.
The Financial Layer for Crypto Capital Markets
The Liquid Network is a Bitcoin sidechain enabling fast, confidential settlement and digital asset issuance through a federated consensus model.
Where AI touches life
IoTeX helps users build real‑world AI applications by connecting device data, identity, and blockchain infrastructure.
Redefining how money moves
Plasma is a layer 1 blockchain designed for global stablecoin payments with zero-fee USDT transfers and institutional-grade security.
The Future Starts Here
Injective helps users build finance apps on a fast layer-one with pre-built modules, EVM and CosmWasm support, and low-cost transactions.
Decentralized Smart Contracts Platform
XDC Network is an enterprise-grade Layer 1 blockchain designed for trade finance, real-world asset tokenization, and cross-border payments.
Build together on Bitcoin
Rootstock is a Bitcoin sidechain that enables smart contracts and dApps to operate on the Bitcoin network, leveraging its security.
Unleash Chaos
Kusama is a permission-less blockchain network that acts as Polkadot’s canary network, letting teams deploy and test cutting-edge upgrades in a live, value-bearing environment.
Turning content into currency
Degen Chain is a Layer 3 blockchain built around the DEGEN token, which is a community tipping token that allows Farcaster users to "tip" other users for posting engaging content.
Activate the Bitcoin economy with the leading Bitcoin L2
Stacks is a Bitcoin L2 that lets developers build smart contracts and decentralized applications using Bitcoin as a settlement layer.
Superfluid Self-Sustainable Blockchain
Metis helps you build and scale decentralized apps by providing fast, low-cost Layer 2 infrastructure on Ethereum with strong community governance.
Blockchain without barriers
Conflux Network is a public Layer 1 blockchain using a Tree-Graph consensus mechanism to enable fast transactions and decentralized applications.
A network that is open to all
Bifrost is a multichain blockchain network enabling developers to build applications with cross-chain capabilities.
Innovation meets security. For everyone.
Zircuit is an EVM-compatible zero-knowledge rollup that uses AI to monitor transactions for security threats at the sequencer level.
The Growth Platform for EM Founders
Lisk is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built with the OP Stack, focusing on supporting developers and applications in high-growth markets like Africa and Southeast Asia.
Private, decentralized cryptocurrency that keeps your finances confidential and secure.
Monero is a privacy cryptocurrency that hides transaction details including sender, recipient, and amount through cryptographic protocols on its blockchain network.
The Gateway to Bitcoin DeFi
BOB is a hybrid Layer 2 that combines Bitcoin security with Ethereum EVM compatibility, enabling users to access DeFi applications and earn yield on Bitcoin.
The blockchain for data
Flare lets users build data‑rich applications on an EVM layer 1 with native data protocols.
A Faster, Better Web3 Experience for Everyone
Supra is a Layer 1 blockchain that lets developers build applications with integrated oracles, automation, and cross-chain messaging.
Built to make a difference
IOTA is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build smart contracts and dApps using the Move programming language and EVM compatibility.
The premier decentralized crypto exchange
Osmosis helps users trade digital assets across different blockchains using customizable liquidity pools and automated market makers.
The place to ape
ApeChain is a Layer 3 blockchain on Arbitrum Orbit that uses APE for gas and focuses on ecosystem discovery, tools, and distribution.
The Bitcoin everything chain
Core is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain secured by Bitcoin miners, Bitcoin stakers, and CORE stakers through the Satoshi Plus consensus mechanism.
Dominate DeFi with AI Powered Apps and Agents
Mode Network is a Layer 2 blockchain built on Optimism's OP Stack that enables AI-powered DeFi applications and autonomous trading agents with reduced transaction fees.
Making Blockchain Payments a Reality
Fuse provides an EVM-compatible Layer-2 blockchain for building decentralized applications with reduced transaction costs and improved scalability.
The network of virtual chains
Aurora is a Layer 2 blockchain on NEAR Protocol for building EVM-compatible decentralized applications and customizable Virtual Chains.
Unifying traditional and crypto markets on-chain
Canton Network helps institutions transfer assets privately by providing the first privacy-enabled public blockchain for financial markets.
The Internet-Scale Blockchain
MultiversX is a blockchain platform for building decentralized applications that need speed, scalability, and security.
The Blockchain Built for Sports
Chiliz provides blockchain infrastructure for sports fan engagement through digital assets and tokenized voting systems.
The enterprise-grade blockchain for secure and scalable innovation
Zilliqa is a Layer 1 blockchain that lets developers and enterprises build scalable applications using EVM-compatible tools and customizable application-specific shards.
Orchestration for a seamless Web3
Agoric enables developers to build cross-chain applications using JavaScript smart contracts on a Cosmos-based blockchain.
Connecting you to web3
Astar Network helps users build cross-chain applications using both Ethereum and WebAssembly smart contracts within the Polkadot ecosystem.
The unified Bitcoin economy layer
Hemi is a Layer 2 network that makes Bitcoin programmable by combining Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with EVM-compatible smart contract execution.
Safe Optional Privacy for Any Asset
Iron Fish helps users transfer cryptocurrency privately by providing a proof-of-work blockchain where every transaction is encrypted using zero-knowledge proofs.
The Machine Economy Computer
Peaq helps you build DePIN applications by providing Layer-1 blockchain infrastructure with machine interaction functions.
Let Us Compute
PlatON Network is a privacy-preserving blockchain platform that enables secure computation and data exchange for Web3 applications and artificial intelligence.
Blockchain technology built for people, their communities, and the planet
VeChain helps users build real‑world blockchain apps on an EVM‑compatible L1 with predictable fees using a dual‑token model.
Taiko is Ethereum, enhanced.
Taiko is a fully decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup that scales Ethereum while preserving its core principles of security and permissionlessness.
Built Different
SKALE helps developers deploy fast blockchain applications with zero gas fees by providing Ethereum-native Layer 1 blockchains.
The Banking Layer.
Metal L2 provides compliant Ethereum scaling for traditional finance integration through the Optimism Superchain.
The Rollup OS for Ethereum
Fuel helps developers build fast blockchain applications by providing a high-speed network optimized for complex apps.
Your AI. Your Yields. One Chain.
HeLa Labs is a modular Layer 1 that combines personalized AI with native yields and uses a fiat‑backed stablecoin for gas fees.
A memecoin made by AI for the people
Turbo Token is a community-driven memecoin created with AI assistance, featuring a decentralized ecosystem and blockchain solutions.
Blockchain For Everyone. Powerful, Compliant.
XPR Network is a layer-one blockchain that enables instant transactions with zero fees using human-readable account names and on-chain identity verification.
The fast, fair and (nearly) free L2.
Etherlink is a Layer 2 blockchain on Tezos that offers fast transactions and low fees for EVM-compatible applications.
Crypto. Smarter.
Gear Technologies is a blockchain platform developer that builds the Gear Protocol and Vara Network for decentralized application development.
Build SocialFi with Lens
Lens is a Layer 2 blockchain stack for SocialFi applications, combining onchain social primitives, fast settlement, and decentralized storage.
The Unrivaled Parallel EVM
Reddio is a GPU-accelerated parallel EVM Layer 2 on Ethereum, using ZK-rollup technology for high-throughput, low-cost smart contract execution.
Pioneering a New Era of Token-Based Economy
Unit Network is a blockchain platform for creating and managing token-based communities and decentralized economies.
The blockchain purpose-built for real world assets.
Polymesh helps users issue and manage regulated assets by building governance, identity, compliance, confidentiality, and settlement into the base chain.
The settlement layer where AI transacts, coordinates, and evolves.
Amadeus Protocol is a Layer 1 blockchain built for creating, deploying, and running AI agents with deterministic execution and native on-chain settlement.
Proof of Everything
Mina uses zero knowledge proofs to create a 22KB blockchain for proving anything and enabling privacy-first applications.
Build Everything On Chain
Somnia Network enables onchain applications through its own EVM-compatible blockchain. It aims to service mass consumer and real-time applications with a focus on gaming applications.
Don't Blink
Fogo is a Layer 1 blockchain built for institutional-grade finance using Firedancer client to achieve real-time trading experiences at scale.
The Economic OS for the internet
Arc is Circle's Layer-1 blockchain for stablecoin finance, enabling enterprise-grade payments, FX, and capital markets with USDC as native gas.
Welcome to the Bitcoin Economy
Botanix Labs builds Bitcoin infrastructure by developing the Spiderchain protocol and Botanix blockchain for programmable Bitcoin applications.
The First Universal Blockchain
ZetaChain is a Layer 1 blockchain enabling cross-chain interoperability between Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and other networks without bridges or wrapped tokens.
The Magnet chain for web3
Gravity is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain delivering high throughput and subsecond finality for cross-chain interactions through parallel execution.
The only Ethereum layer 2 powered by HybridCompute™
Boba Network is an Ethereum Layer 2 optimistic rollup with lower fees, faster transactions, and HybridCompute technology for connecting smart contracts to external Web2 APIs.
Tokenizing Real-World Assets & integrating with DeFi
Mavryk is a layer-1 blockchain for real-world asset tokenization with DeFi integrations, letting users convert physical assets into tradable digital tokens.
The cryptocurrency for payments
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer blockchain network designed for fast, low-cost digital payments with decentralized global settlement.
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