Blockchains
Mainstream public chain ecosystems
Bitcoin
The first cryptocurrency, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It pioneered blockchain technology and is mainly used for peer-to-peer electronic cash systems.
Ethereum
Created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015, it is the first blockchain platform to support smart contracts, laying the foundation for DeFi and NFTs.
BNB Chain
Developed by Binance Exchange, it is a high-performance smart contract platform with low transaction fees and a rich ecosystem.
Solana
A high-performance blockchain capable of processing tens of thousands of transactions per second, using the innovative Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism.
Avalanche
Created by Cornell University professor Emin Gün Sirer, it adopts a three-chain architecture, providing high throughput and low latency.
Polygon
Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, offering low-cost and high-speed transaction processing capabilities.
Arbitrum
Ethereum Layer 2 solution based on Optimistic Rollup technology, providing low-cost transactions.
Optimism
Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution using Optimistic Rollup technology to reduce transaction costs.
Base
Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Coinbase, focusing on security and scalability.
StarkNet
Ethereum Layer 2 solution based on ZK-Rollup technology, providing high throughput and privacy protection.
Polygon zkEVM
Polygon's ZK-Rollup solution, offering Ethereum compatibility and high throughput.
Cronos
Ethereum-compatible chain developed by Crypto.com, supporting smart contracts and DeFi applications.
Gnosis Chain
Ethereum sidechain developed by the Gnosis team, focusing on decentralized prediction markets.
Cosmos
An interoperable blockchain network that allows communication and transactions between different blockchains.
Polkadot
A multi-chain network developed by the Web3 Foundation, supporting cross-chain interoperability and scalability.
Astar
A smart contract platform in the Polkadot ecosystem, supporting multiple virtual machines.
Celo
A blockchain platform focused on mobile payments, using phone numbers as wallet addresses.
Fantom
A high-performance smart contract platform using the Lachesis consensus mechanism.
zkSync Era
Ethereum Layer 2 solution based on ZK-Rollup technology, providing high throughput.
Thorchain
A decentralized cross-chain trading protocol that supports asset swaps between different blockchains.
Algorand
Created by Turing Award winner Silvio Micali, it uses the Pure Proof of Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism.
RSK
Bitcoin's smart contract platform, implemented via sidechain technology.
Osmosis
A decentralized exchange in the Cosmos ecosystem, supporting cross-chain trading.
Mixin
A blockchain network focused on mobile payments, supporting multi-chain assets.
Hedera
An enterprise-grade blockchain platform using the Hashgraph consensus mechanism.
Klaytn
A blockchain platform developed by South Korean internet giant Kakao.
Fusion
A blockchain platform focused on cross-chain financial services.
Acala
Polkadot ecosystem's DeFi center, providing stablecoins and liquidity services.
Stacks
Bitcoin's smart contract layer, supporting decentralized application development.
Tezos
Smart contract platform supporting chain governance, using Liquid Proof of Stake consensus.
NEO
One of the earliest smart contract platforms in China, supporting multiple programming languages.
Metis
Ethereum Layer 2 solution, focusing on decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO).
Telos
High-performance EOSIO blockchain, supporting smart contracts and DeFi applications.
MultiversX
Formerly known as Elrond, high-performance blockchain platform using sharding technology.
Conflux
China's first public chain compliant with regulatory requirements, using tree graph consensus mechanism.
Moonbeam
Ethereum-compatible chain in the Polkadot ecosystem, supporting smart contracts.
WEMIX
Blockchain platform developed by South Korean game company Wemade.
Aurora
Ethereum-compatible layer in the NEAR ecosystem, providing low-cost transactions.
Secret Network
Smart contract platform supporting privacy protection, based on Cosmos SDK.
Ontology
Blockchain platform focused on digital identity and data.
Ontology EVM
Ethereum-compatible layer of Ontology, supporting smart contracts.
Ethereum Classic
Original chain after Ethereum hard fork, maintaining the principle of code being law.
Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin's forked chain, focused on improving transaction processing capabilities.
Bitcoin SV
Bitcoin Cash's forked chain, pursuing larger block capacity.
Lightning Network
Second layer payment protocol for Bitcoin, enabling instant and low-cost transactions.