Network references
Blockchain profiles
Neutral, durable profiles to understand major crypto networks, their use cases, explorers and official resources.
Bitcoin BTC
#1Bitcoin is the first large-scale public crypto network. It is mainly used as scarce digital money, a settlement layer and a market reference for crypto traders.
Ethereum ETH
#2Ethereum is a major programmable blockchain that runs smart contracts and supports many DeFi, NFT, wallet and crypto application tools tracked by traders.
Solana SOL
#3Solana is a programmable blockchain focused on high throughput. Traders track it for DeFi markets, consumer apps, NFTs and on-chain activity visible in crypto dashboards.
BNB Chain BNB
#4BNB Chain is an EVM-compatible blockchain ecosystem centered on BNB Smart Chain, used for DeFi applications, tokens, wallets and crypto market tracking tools.
XRP Ledger XRP
#5XRP Ledger is a public network designed for fast settlement, payments and asset exchange. Traders track it for XRP market data, network activity and on-chain exploration tools.
Cardano ADA
#6Cardano is a public proof-of-stake blockchain designed for ADA transfers, staking and decentralized applications. Crypto dashboards track it for network activity, native tokens and its DeFi ecosystem.
Avalanche AVAX
#7Avalanche is a proof-of-stake blockchain ecosystem designed for fast applications, DeFi markets and customizable networks. Traders track it through AVAX, the EVM-compatible C-Chain, on-chain volumes and public explorers.
Polkadot DOT
#8Polkadot is a multi-chain network that connects a relay chain with specialized parachains. Crypto traders and users track it for DOT, parachain activity, governance and on-chain data available through explorers.
Polygon POL
#9Polygon is an ecosystem of Ethereum-compatible networks used for DeFi applications, NFTs, wallets and on-chain tools. Traders track it for network activity, fees, volumes and data visible in crypto dashboards.
Tron TRX
#10Tron is a public blockchain focused on fast transfers, decentralized applications and stablecoin circulation. Traders track it for TRX, network activity, on-chain volumes and data visible through explorers.
Cosmos ATOM
#11Cosmos is an ecosystem of interoperable blockchains, with Cosmos Hub and ATOM as major reference points. Traders track it for IBC activity, staking, DeFi applications and data visible through explorers.
Near Protocol NEAR
#12Near Protocol is a proof-of-stake blockchain designed for usable Web3 applications at scale. Crypto traders and users track it through NEAR, application activity, fees and data available in explorers.
Arbitrum ARB
#13Arbitrum is a layer-2 ecosystem for Ethereum, designed to run EVM-compatible applications with generally lower fees than mainnet. Traders track it for DeFi, on-chain volumes, ARB and application activity.
Optimism OP
#14Optimism is a layer-2 ecosystem for Ethereum, known for OP Mainnet and the OP Stack. Traders track it for OP, fees, DeFi activity, on-chain volumes and EVM-compatible applications.
Base ETH
#15Base is a layer-2 network for Ethereum built with the OP Stack. Crypto traders and users track it for DeFi applications, on-chain volumes, fees and its wallet and tooling ecosystem.
MultiversX EGLD
#16MultiversX is a proof-of-stake blockchain designed for scalability, low fees and consumer-grade use cases. Its connection with xMoney gives it a payments and finance angle worth watching, with tech that often looks underappreciated versus its real potential.
Toncoin TON
#17Toncoin is the native asset of The Open Network, a proof-of-stake blockchain connected to an ecosystem of applications, wallets and services often used in mobile and Telegram-related experiences. Traders track it for TON, on-chain volumes, fees and application activity.
Sui SUI
#18Sui is a proof-of-stake blockchain built around an object model and the Move language. Crypto traders and users track it for SUI, DeFi activity, NFTs, Web3 applications and network data available through explorers.
Aptos APT
#19Aptos is a proof-of-stake blockchain designed for fast Web3 applications with the Move language. Crypto traders and users track it for APT, DeFi activity, NFTs, wallets and network data visible through explorers.
Tezos XTZ
#20Tezos is a proof-of-stake blockchain designed to evolve through on-chain governance. Crypto traders and users track it for XTZ, smart contracts, staking, NFTs, DeFi and network data available through explorers.
Stellar XLM
#21Stellar is a public blockchain network focused on payments, asset issuance and fast transfers between wallets or financial services. Crypto traders and users track it for XLM, volumes, tokens, fees and network activity visible through explorers.
Litecoin LTC
#22Litecoin is a public blockchain derived from Bitcoin and focused on simple payments and transfers. Crypto traders and users track it for LTC, fees, network activity, volumes and data visible through explorers.
Dogecoin DOGE
#23Dogecoin is a public blockchain from the Bitcoin/Litecoin family, known for DOGE, simple transfers and its community. Crypto traders and users track it for DOGE price, volumes, fees and network activity visible through explorers.
Monero XMR
#24Monero is a public blockchain focused on privacy, with XMR as its native asset. Crypto traders and users track it for default privacy properties, its proof-of-work model, fees, liquidity and network activity that can be observed with care.