In-depth guides for the world's leading cryptocurrencies
Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for speed and low transaction costs, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second. Founded in 2017 by Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana uses a unique Proof of History consensus mechanism combined with Proof of Stake. It is home to a fast-growing ecosystem of DeFi protocols, NFT projects, and consumer applications, with SOL as its native token.
Ethereum is a decentralised blockchain platform and the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum introduced programmable smart contracts that power decentralised applications, DeFi protocols, and NFT ecosystems. It transitioned from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake consensus in 2022 with The Merge, making it significantly more energy efficient.
Bitcoin is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralised peer-to-peer network secured by Proof of Work consensus, with a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins. Bitcoin is widely used as a store of value, a medium of exchange, and a hedge against inflation by individuals and institutions worldwide.
