๐งฑ Foundation Layer (Core Infrastructure & Store of Value)
These are the cryptos everything is built upon.
Bitcoin (BTC) โ Digital gold, store of value.
Ethereum (ETH) โ Smart contracts, programmable blockchain.
BNB (BNB) โ Gas for BNB Chain, DeFi and exchange utility.
Solana (SOL) โ High-speed, low-cost smart contract platform.
Cardano (ADA) โ Peer-reviewed smart contracts, sustainability.
๐ ๏ธ Protocol Layer (Layer 1 Alternatives & Scalability)
Building the walls and main framework.
Avalanche (AVAX) โ Scalable multi-chain smart contracts.
Polkadot (DOT) โ Cross-chain interoperability.
Near Protocol (NEAR) โ Developer-friendly smart contracts.
Cosmos (ATOM) โ Interoperability & sovereign blockchains.
Algorand (ALGO) โ Instant transactions, sustainability.
๐ Middleware & Layer 2 (Scalability + Interconnectivity)
Plumbing and internal structure of the building.
Arbitrum (ARB) โ Layer 2 rollups for Ethereum.
Optimism (OP) โ Scalable Layer 2 for Ethereum apps.
Polygon (MATIC) โ Sidechains and scaling for Ethereum.
Base (by Coinbase) โ Layer 2 solution for Web3 apps.
Stacks (STX) โ Smart contracts for Bitcoin.
๐ธ DeFi Layer (Financial Systems Inside the Building)
Represents financial rooms: banks, ATMs, insurance, etc.
Uniswap (UNI) โ Decentralized token exchange.
Aave (AAVE) โ Crypto lending/borrowing.
Maker (MKR) โ Creator of DAI stablecoin (DeFi banking).
Curve (CRV) โ Stablecoin liquidity.
Lido (LDO) โ Staking solutions for Ethereum.
๐ฆ Stablecoins (Digital Cash Flow & Payment Pipes)
Like wiring for money flow within the building.
Tether (USDT) โ USD-backed stablecoin.
USD Coin (USDC) โ Regulated USD stablecoin.
DAI (DAI) โ Decentralized stablecoin by MakerDAO.
TrueUSD (TUSD) โ Transparent USD stablecoin.
Frax (FRAX) โ Algorithmic/partially collateralized.
๐งฉ Utility / Ecosystem Tokens (Elevators, Doors, Networks)
Powering tools, access rights, and ecosystem features.
Chainlink (LINK) โ Oracle for real-world data on-chain.
The Graph (GRT) โ Blockchain indexing and querying.
Render (RNDR) โ Decentralized GPU rendering.
Quant (QNT) โ Enterprise interoperability.
Internet Computer (ICP) โ Web-based decentralized apps.
๐ง AI, Data, and Computation Layer (Security Systems & AI Brains)
Adding intelligence and smart tech to the building.
Fetch.ai (FET) โ Autonomous AI agents.
Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) โ Monetization of data.
SingularityNET (AGIX) โ AI service marketplace.
Akash Network (AKT) โ Decentralized cloud computing.
Bittensor (TAO) โ AI and machine learning training.
๐จ Metaverse / NFTs / Social Layer (Interior Design & Identity)
Designing the look, feel, and human interaction.
ApeCoin (APE) โ Yuga Labs ecosystem / NFT games.
Decentraland (MANA) โ Metaverse real estate & identity.
The Sandbox (SAND) โ Metaverse builder and games.
Immutable (IMX) โ Gaming-focused NFT scaling.
Audius (AUDIO) โ Decentralized music streaming.
๐ Privacy, Security & Identity (Locks, Vaults & Passcards)
Securing the building & identifying users.
Monero (XMR) โ Privacy-focused coin.
Zcash (ZEC) โ Zero-knowledge privacy transactions.
Civic (CVC) โ Identity verification system.
Threshold (T) โ Privacy & access control protocol.
Secret Network (SCRT) โ Private smart contracts.
๐ฒ Utility & Access Apps (Front Desk, Visitor Access, & Maintenance)
Final layer โ user interaction and sustainability.
Chiliz (CHZ) โ Fan engagement & sports tokenization.
Worldcoin (WLD) โ Global ID system.
VeChain (VET) โ Supply chain management.
Helium (HNT) โ Decentralized wireless network.
Flux (FLUX) โ Web3 cloud infrastructure.
๐ Summary:
Structure = L1s like Solana, Cardano, Avalanche
Power systems = Layer 2s like Arbitrum, Optimism
Finance inside = DeFi players like Aave, Uniswap
Data + AI + Social = Advanced features of the building
Top = User interaction & future-ready tech