Overview
A purpose-built blockchain designed for a single application or use case, offering customised consensus, throughput, and governance optimised for specific requirements.
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Layer 2
FoundationsScaling solutions built on top of a base blockchain that process transactions off-chain while inheriting security from the main chain.
Liquidity Pool
DeFi & FinanceA collection of funds locked in a smart contract that provides liquidity for decentralised trading and lending.
Decentralised Finance
FoundationsFinancial services built on blockchain technology that operate without traditional intermediaries like banks or brokerages.
Token
Tokens & AssetsA digital asset created and managed on a blockchain, representing value, utility, or ownership rights.
Liquid Staking
DeFi & FinanceA mechanism that allows users to stake cryptocurrency while receiving a liquid derivative token representing their staked position, maintaining capital flexibility during the lock-up period.
zk-Rollup
Identity & PrivacyA Layer 2 scaling solution using zero-knowledge proofs to validate off-chain transactions on the main blockchain.
Tokenomics
Tokens & AssetsThe economic design and incentive structures governing a cryptocurrency or token ecosystem.
Stablecoin
DeFi & FinanceA cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a reserve asset like a fiat currency.