Major blockchain networks

Posted On September 11, 2024

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

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

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