The leading blockchain networks shaping the crypto ecosystem
| Blockchain | Year | Creator | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 2009 | Satoshi Nakamoto | Digital gold & decentralized currency |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2015 | Vitalik Buterin | Smart contracts & decentralized apps |
| Cardano (ADA) | 2017 | Charles Hoskinson | Research-driven secure blockchain |
| Binance Smart Chain (BSC) | 2020 | Binance | Fast & low-cost DeFi ecosystem |
| Solana (SOL) | 2020 | Anatoly Yakovenko | High-speed transactions & scalable dApps |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | 2020 | Emin Gün Sirer | High throughput with subnets |
| Polkadot (DOT) | 2020 | Gavin Wood | Interoperability between blockchains |