Overview
Solutions built on top of a base blockchain that process transactions off the main chain to improve throughput and reduce fees while inheriting the security of the underlying network.
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Chainlink
Smart Contracts & DAppsA decentralised oracle network that connects smart contracts with external data sources, APIs, and payment systems.
Governance Token
Governance & DAOsA cryptocurrency token that grants holders voting rights on protocol decisions and changes.
Utility Token
FoundationsA blockchain-based token that provides access to a specific product, service, or platform functionality, rather than representing ownership or investment rights.
Stablecoin
DeFi & FinanceA cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a reserve asset like a fiat currency.
Tokenisation of Assets
Tokens & AssetsConverting rights to real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain for fractional ownership and trading.
Restaking
DeFi & FinanceThe practice of using already-staked cryptocurrency to simultaneously secure additional protocols or services, extending the economic security of one network to others.
Decentralised Physical Infrastructure
FoundationsNetworks that use blockchain token incentives to coordinate the deployment and operation of physical infrastructure such as wireless networks, energy grids, and compute resources.
Security Token
Tokens & AssetsA digital asset on a blockchain that represents ownership of a regulated financial instrument such as equity, debt, or revenue share, subject to securities laws.