Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain capable of processing up to 65,000 transactions per second using a novel Proof of History consensus mechanism. It has become a major hub for DeFi, NFTs, and consumer crypto applications.
The first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Bitcoin introduced the concept of a decentralised peer-to-peer electronic cash system secured by proof-of-work mining. It remains the dominant digital store of value.
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed academic research. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson, it takes a methodical, research-first approach to development. Its Ouroboros consensus mechanism was the first provably secure PoS protocol.
Polkadot is a Layer 0 multi-chain network that allows different blockchains to interoperate. Created by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, it uses a relay chain and parachain architecture letting multiple specialised blockchains run in parallel and communicate securely.
Bitcoin Cash is a fork of Bitcoin that increased the block size to enable more transactions per second and lower fees. It emerged from the 2017 scaling debate and positions itself as the original vision of Bitcoin as peer-to-peer electronic cash.
XRP is the native asset of the XRP Ledger, designed for fast, low-cost international payments. Ripple Labs uses XRP to facilitate cross-border transactions for banks and financial institutions. It has been at the centre of a landmark SEC lawsuit.