BNB is a native cryptocurrency for Binance exchange and BNB Chain ecosystem.

BNB is a cryptocurrency created by Binance Exchange in 2017. Binance, which quickly became the top cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, launched BNB as a utility token for its platform. Over time, the Binance Ecosystem has expanded to include the Binance Smart Chain network and Binance Chain, which includes the Binance DEX. Binance has continued to expand the utility of BNB beyond its initial purpose by offering various services directly on the Binance Exchange and through partnership agreements outside of the centralized exchange.

BNB also has various use cases within the Binance ecosystem, including:

Trading fee discounts. Users who hold BNB can use it to pay for trading fees on the Binance Exchange, and receive a discount depending on how much BNB they hold
Staking. Binance offers several staking options for BNB holders, such as staking BNB to earn rewards in other cryptocurrencies
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Binance Launchpad is a platform for hosting token sales, and requires participants to hold BNB to participate
Payment. Binance has partnered with various merchants to allow customers to pay with BNB for goods and services

Chainlink is a largest decentralized blockchain oracle that enables smart contracts to communicate with real-world data. 

Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized network of nodes designed to facilitate the connection of off-chain data and information to on-chain smart contracts. This system enhances the capabilities of smart contracts by enabling access to real-world data and off-chain computing while maintaining the security of blockchain technology.

Smart contracts function as protocols on the blockchain, similar to traditional contracts, but with the benefit of immutability and verifiability. As a result, they foster a high level of trust among stakeholders that the terms of the agreement will be executed if and only if the conditions are met. However, implementing smart contracts for real-world applications is challenging because most data and services are not on the blockchain. Since smart contracts need off-chain data in an on-chain format to function, the challenge lies in bridging the gap between outside information and blockchain smart contracts in a language that both parties can understand.

Chainlink addresses this challenge by linking off-chain and on-chain data through middleware software called oracles. These oracles act as intermediaries, translating data from the real world to smart contracts on the blockchain and vice versa. Chainlink aims to provide a secure and decentralized "blockchain-middleware" that is tamper-proof, and an easy way to access the numerous inputs and outputs needed for complex smart contracts. The platform aims to accelerate the development of valuable smart contracts by providing simple and secure access to essential off-chain resources.

Chainlink

Ethereum is an open-source, decentralized blockchain platform that includes ETH cryptocurrency.

Ethereum (ETH) is a platform based on an open-source, Proof-of-Stake blockchain. Unlike Bitcoin and Litecoin, Ethereum is primarily used as a computing platform rather than a payment system. It provides developers with the ability to build and deploy decentralized applications, utilizing the platform's processing power. Additionally, Ethereum serves as a platform for launching new cryptocurrencies, with the Ethereum Foundation defining the ERC20 token as a standard that developers of other currencies can use as a template for fundraising through an initial coin offering (ICO).

Ethereum

Solana is a high performance, PoS based smart contract platform.

In addition to its key features of scalability and high transaction speed, Solana also offers low transaction fees. As validators are paid in SOL tokens for processing transactions, there is less of a need for high transaction fees to incentivize them. This makes Solana an attractive option for developers and users who want to transact quickly and cheaply.

Solana also supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps) through its programming language, Rust. Developers can build on Solana using Rust, which is a popular and efficient language for system-level programming. Solana’s smart contract platform is called Solana Program Library (SPL), which enables developers to create and deploy custom tokens, NFTs, and other digital assets.

Solana’s architecture also includes a feature called Cloudbreak, which enables the network to automatically scale up or down based on demand. This means that as more transactions are processed on the network, the system can automatically add more validators to handle the increased load.

Overall, Solana aims to provide a fast, secure, and decentralized blockchain platform that can support a wide range of digital assets and applications. Its unique combination of Proof of History and Proof of Stake has allowed it to achieve high transaction speeds without sacrificing security or decentralization. With its low fees and support for smart contracts, Solana is positioning itself as a strong contender in the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

Solana

Polkadot is a blockchain network that allows the connection of multiple specialized chains into a one universal network.

Polkadot achieves its interoperability by using a unique architecture called a “relay chain” and “parachains.” The relay chain is the central chain that manages the network and is responsible for the shared security of all parachains. Parachains are individual blockchains that run in parallel to the relay chain, and they can be customized to serve a specific purpose. Polkadot’s unique consensus mechanism, called “Nominated Proof of Stake” (NPoS), enables users to nominate validators who will produce blocks and secure the network. Validators must hold a certain amount of DOT, and their stake acts as collateral, incentivizing them to act honestly and secure the network.

DOT also serves as a governance token, allowing holders to participate in the decision-making process of the Polkadot network. Holders can vote on proposals, such as upgrades or changes to the protocol. DOT holders can also choose to stake their tokens, which enables them to participate in the consensus process and earn rewards for securing the network.

Polkadot

Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution that functions in conjunction with the Ethereum blockchain — allowing for faster transactions and lower fees.

Polygon is a framework created to enhance the scalability of Ethereum. It achieves this by utilizing a modular structure known as the Polygon SDK, which enables developers to build new chains using a variety of Layer-2 solutions. Initially launched in 2017 as Matic Network, the project concentrated on creating its own Layer-2 solution based on Plasma, which achieved great success. 

In February 2021, the project rebranded as Polygon and shifted its focus to providing the necessary infrastructure for developers to construct and use their preferred scaling solution. Supported solutions include Plasma, Rollups, zkRollups, and other standalone sidechains. The Matic POS, an existing product, will remain supported as one of the many scaling solutions available. Furthermore, the team aims to expand beyond Ethereum and offer cross-chain interoperability.

Polygon

Litecoin, launched in 2011, is one of the earliest "altcoins" that emerged as a fork of the Bitcoin protocol.


Litecoin, a modified version of Bitcoin, was created to facilitate faster and more cost-effective transactions compared to the Bitcoin network. It utilizes the Proof of Work mechanism like Bitcoin but employs the Scrypt hashing algorithm instead of SHA-256. This algorithm allows Litecoin to generate new blocks approximately every 2.5 minutes, significantly faster than Bitcoin's average block confirmation time of 10 minutes.

The Scrypt algorithm was specifically developed by the Litecoin team to establish a decentralized mining ecosystem separate from Bitcoin and to increase the difficulty of a 51% attack on Litecoin. Initially, Scrypt enabled mining using more accessible GPU and CPU cards, preventing ASIC miners from dominating Litecoin mining. However, over time, specialized ASIC miners were developed for Litecoin, rendering GPU and CPU mining less efficient and practical.

Litecoin

Tron is a blockchain-based network, created by Justin Sun, running on delegated proof-of-stake (DPos) consensus mechanism. 

Tron enables developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) and execute smart contracts on its network. The platform was founded in 2017, and the Tron Foundation raised $70 million through its Initial Coin Offering (ICO) that same year. Tron is based on a delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism that allows for better network performance by allowing only selected node operators to participate in the network.

One of Tron's key features is its support for smart contracts written in various programming languages, such as Java and Python, which makes it easier for developers to create dApps on the platform. The network also hosts a variety of decentralized applications, including a decentralized exchange (PoloniDex), wallet, explorer, and DeFi applications such as JustLend and JustSwap.

Tron's own oracle solution, JustLink, enables developers to access off-chain data to create more sophisticated smart contracts, and its sidechain-based scaling solution helps to improve scalability on the network. Tron's focus on improving scalability and speed has made it a popular choice for dApp developers and users alike.

TRON

The first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network.

Bitcoin is a revolutionary internet protocol that enables anonymous peer-to-peer digital transactions without the need for central authorities or banks. This decentralized approach means that transactions are fully peer-to-peer and not controlled by any single entity. The bitcoin network operates through a collective consensus of network nodes, and it is open-source, public, and entirely beyond the control of any individual or organization.

Bitcoin transactions are permissionless and borderless, allowing you to send payments in BTC to anyone, anywhere, at any time, without intermediaries like banks or governments. Transactions cannot be restricted, frozen, or controlled in any way, making bitcoin a valuable technology for those in financially underdeveloped or sanctioned countries, privacy-conscious communities, or the unbanked. Bitcoin transactions are also tamper-proof, irreversible once added to the blockchain, and fast, with transactions processed within seconds and fully irreversible within an hour. The bitcoin network is available and online 24/7/365. 

The bitcoin total supply is predefined and stable at 21 million bitcoins, with no additional bitcoins to be issued, ensuring that BTC won't be debased. Bitcoin's blockchain rules guarantee that only 21 million bitcoins will ever exist. The final bitcoin is unlikely to be mined until around the year 2140, as the number of bitcoins mined every 24 hours is currently around 900 and halving once every four years. Moreover, bitcoins do not take up any physical space, meaning there are no storage costs, regardless of the amount.

Bitcoin

Dogecoin (DOGE) is based on the popular "doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that was created in 2013 by software engineers Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer. It was based on the popular "Doge" meme and was initially created as a joke. However, it quickly gained popularity and has since become a serious digital currency, with a market cap of billions of dollars.

One of the key features of Dogecoin is its community. The Dogecoin community is known for its friendly and welcoming nature, and it has been involved in a number of charitable initiatives over the years. For example, in 2014, the community raised over $30,000 worth of Dogecoin to help send the Jamaican bobsleigh team to the Winter Olympics.

Another key feature of Dogecoin is its inflationary supply. While Bitcoin has a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, there is no limit to the number of Dogecoins that can be mined. This means that new coins are constantly being created, which can help to keep the value of each coin relatively low. However, this also means that the long-term inflation rate of Dogecoin is higher than that of Bitcoin.

Name	Price	24h	Market cap	Volume 24h	7d	30d	YTD

Bitcoin BTC	$26,949	0.31%	$525,546,782,498	$6,746,790,625	1.44%	1.03%	37.8%
Ethereum ETH	$1,675	0.08%	$201,380,060,015	$6,789,003,731	5.12%	1.72%	24.7%
BNB BNB	$215	0.56%	$33,068,314,807	$299,736,395	1.92%	3.87%	24.9%
Dogecoin DOGE	$0.0619	0.34%	$8,743,174,855	$177,835,998	0.46%	6.99%	1.86%
Solana SOL	$20.28	0.53%	$8,380,809,588	$198,050,322	4.08%	2.37%	41.1%
TRON TRX	$0.0886	0.03%	$7,894,529,988	$244,134,130	6.21%	16.6%	46.1%
Polkadot DOT	$4.08	0.14%	$5,230,266,400	$87,435,869	1.77%	9.02%	37.1%
Polygon MATIC	$0.528	1.16%	$4,910,312,126	$172,794,179	1.05%	9.03%	32.0%
Litecoin LTC	$65.75	0.06%	$4,850,964,967	$290,852,101	1.19%	3.12%	21.9%
Chainlink LINK	$8.05	4.31%	$4,486,822,353	$310,091,233	14.5%	34.5%	2.60%

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