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Protocols

How the infrastructure works: from Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks to DeFi protocols and the systems powering decentralized applications.

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Mar 21, 2026

What Is NEAR?

What Is NEAR?

Learn what NEAR is, why it exists, and how its sharded proof-of-stake design, Nightshade architecture, and account model aim to scale blockchain apps.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is the Internet Computer?

What is the Internet Computer?

Learn what the Internet Computer is, how canisters, subnets, chain-key cryptography, cycles, and NNS governance work, and why it exists.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Hyperliquid?

What is Hyperliquid?

Learn what Hyperliquid is, how its HyperBFT, HyperCore, and HyperEVM architecture works, and why it was built for onchain order-book trading.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Filecoin?

What is Filecoin?

Learn what Filecoin is, how its storage proofs and markets work, why storage providers earn FIL, and where the protocol’s design depends on key assumptions.

23 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Hedera?

What is Hedera?

Learn what Hedera is, how hashgraph consensus works, why it offers fast finality, and the tradeoffs in its governance, staking, and services.

27 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Cronos?

What is Cronos?

Learn what Cronos is, how it combines EVM compatibility with Cosmos SDK and IBC, how its validator and fee model work, and why it exists.

26 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What Is Dogecoin?

What Is Dogecoin?

Learn what Dogecoin is, how its proof-of-work network works, why it has no supply cap, and how merged mining with Litecoin shapes its security.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Ethereum Classic?

What is Ethereum Classic?

Learn what Ethereum Classic is, why it split from Ethereum, how its Proof-of-Work network works, and why “Code is Law” defines ETC.

24 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Cardano?

What is Cardano?

Learn what Cardano is, how Ouroboros proof of stake and the EUTXO model work, and why Cardano uses Plutus, native assets, and stake pools.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What is Chiliz?

What is Chiliz?

Learn what Chiliz is, how Chiliz Chain works, what CHZ does, and why the network focuses on fan tokens, sports apps, staking, and governance.

25 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What Is Cosmos?

What Is Cosmos?

Learn what Cosmos is, how the Cosmos SDK, CometBFT, and IBC work, and why Cosmos uses sovereign interoperable blockchains instead of one chain.

24 min read

Mar 21, 2026

What Is BNB Chain?

What Is BNB Chain?

Learn what BNB Chain is, how BNB Smart Chain works, why it is EVM-compatible, and the tradeoffs behind its speed, low fees, and governance.

23 min read