Major blockchain networks

Major Public Blockchains

  1. Bitcoin (BTC) – The first and most well-known cryptocurrency.
  2. Ethereum (ETH) – Known for its smart contract functionality and decentralized applications (dApps).
  3. Binance Smart Chain (BSC) – A blockchain network for running decentralized applications and smart contracts, developed by Binance.
  4. Cardano (ADA) – Focuses on scalability, sustainability, and interoperability through its research-driven approach.
  5. Solana (SOL) – Known for high-speed transactions and low costs.
  6. Polkadot (DOT) – Aims to enable different blockchains to interoperate and share information.
  7. Tezos (XTZ) – Known for its on-chain governance and self-amending protocol.
  8. Avalanche (AVAX) – Offers high throughput and low latency for dApps.
  9. Tron (TRX) – Focuses on content sharing and entertainment applications.
  10. Algorand (ALGO) – Known for its high performance and low transaction fees.
  11. Cosmos (ATOM) – Aims to create an interconnected network of blockchains.
  12. Near Protocol (NEAR) – Aims for high scalability and ease of use.
  13. Harmony (ONE) – Focuses on fast and secure blockchain transactions.

Emerging and Specialized Blockchains

  1. Elrond (EGLD) – Aims for high-speed and scalable transactions.
  2. Zilliqa (ZIL) – Utilizes sharding technology for improved scalability.
  3. Hedera (HBAR) – Focuses on high-speed transactions and low fees.
  4. Theta (THETA) – Designed for decentralized video streaming and content delivery.
  5. Fantom (FTM) – Known for its fast and low-cost transactions.
  6. Arbitrum (ARB) – A layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum.
  7. Optimism (OP) – Another layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum.
  8. Celo (CELO) – Focuses on mobile-first decentralized finance (DeFi).

Private and Consortium Blockchains

  1. Hyperledger Fabric – A modular blockchain framework and de facto standard for enterprise blockchain platforms.
  2. Corda – Designed for business use cases, particularly in financial services.
  3. Quorum – An Ethereum-based blockchain designed for enterprise use cases.
  4. Hyperledger Besu – An Ethereum client designed for enterprise use.
  5. Chainlink (LINK) – While primarily a decentralized oracle network, it integrates with various blockchains.