This guide is a primer for first time builders and a roadmap for seasoned veterans. It outlines the most common use cases and the critical tools used to build your solution.
Building Web3 solutions involves creating decentralized and interoperable protocols that form the foundation for the next generation of the internet, enabling trustless transactions and decentralized applications. Below are the most common use cases.

StakeWise is a liquid staking platform that enables users to stake ETH securely and easily while maintaining liquidity through its osETH token.

Official Go implementation of the Ethereum protocol serving as a full Ethereum execution client.

An open-source Ethereum consensus client implementing a full beacon node and validator client in Java.

MultiversX is a scalable, secure, and energy-efficient Layer 1 blockchain designed for next-generation decentralized applications.
A Mastercard crypto debit card by Bybit enabling users to spend multiple cryptocurrencies globally with cashback rewards.
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Ethplorer is an Ethereum token explorer and analytics platform providing portfolio tracking, token data, and API access for Ethereum addresses and tokens.

Cronos is a leading blockchain ecosystem focused on Ethereum compatibility, DeFi, and gaming, built on the Cosmos SDK.
A high-performance decentralized public blockchain built by KuCoin fans to offer fast, low-cost, and convenient user experiences.

Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for fast, scalable, and energy-efficient decentralized applications and crypto markets.
Ethereum Name Service (ENS) provides decentralized, human-readable names for Ethereum addresses and other resources, simplifying blockchain interactions.

A Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet for iOS and Android focused on security, privacy, and user experience.

A Solana-based decentralized trading platform offering instant token swaps with deep liquidity and low fees.
Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses optimistic rollup technology to improve transaction throughput and reduce fees.

Venus Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) algorithmic money market protocol on EVM networks, primarily deployed on BNB Chain.

A decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for swapping tokens and providing liquidity on Ethereum and multiple Layer 2 chains.

Stacks is the leading Bitcoin Layer 2 blockchain that enables smart contracts and decentralized apps secured by Bitcoin.

An algorithmic, autonomous interest rate protocol for building open financial applications.
NEAR Protocol is a modular, high-speed layer-1 blockchain designed to power AI-native applications with seamless cross-chain capabilities and scalable infrastructure.
Avalanche L1s enable developers to build sovereign, customizable Layer 1 blockchains with high throughput, near-instant finality, and full interoperability on Avalanche’s scalable multi-chain platform.

Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 blockchain on Ethereum enabling fully private smart contracts with programmable, composable, and decentralized privacy.

Mina Protocol is a lightweight layer-1 blockchain featuring a 22KB blockchain and zero knowledge smart contracts written in TypeScript.

An open source web and desktop integrated development environment for Solidity smart contract development and testing.
Imperator provides secure, non-custodial staking solutions and blockchain infrastructure services across 40+ protocols to maximize returns and network security.

Drift Protocol is the largest open-sourced perpetual futures exchange built on Solana, offering high-leverage trading and yield opportunities.
Harmony is an open and fast Layer 1 blockchain platform designed for scalable decentralized applications with low fees and fast finality.
MetaMask is a widely used crypto wallet that enables users to manage digital assets, interact with decentralized applications, and maintain control over their data in Web3.

A decentralized borrowing protocol enabling users to borrow the USD stablecoin BOLD against ETH and staked ETH with user-set interest rates.

Modular TypeScript wallet adapters and components designed for Solana applications.
A decentralized, open-source, EVM-compatible blockchain platform optimized for enterprise use cases like trade finance and decentralized finance.
A secure, resilient, and decentralized Ethereum-compatible blockchain with low transaction costs.

The fastest on-chain orderbook decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Solana, offering low fees and instant settlement.

A decentralized liquidity aggregation and lending protocol on Solana enabling multi-asset borrowing and lending with robust risk management.

An open-source .NET integration library for Ethereum enabling cross-platform blockchain application development.

GalaChain is a secure, low-cost, and scalable Layer 1 blockchain optimized for entertainment and designed to onboard the next billion users on-chain.

Saber is an automated market maker and liquidity pool on Solana optimized for efficient trading between similarly priced assets.

Linea is a developer-ready Ethereum Layer 2 network secured by a zero-knowledge rollup using lattice-based cryptography.

Next-generation block explorer providing real-time insights and wallet tracking on the Solana blockchain.
Solana is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for fast, scalable, decentralized, and energy-efficient crypto applications and internet capital markets.

A modern desktop Bitcoin wallet emphasizing security, privacy, and usability with broad hardware wallet support and advanced transaction control.

Raydium is an automated market maker (AMM) built on Solana enabling fast, low-cost token swaps, permissionless liquidity pools, and yield farming.

Jupiter is a decentralized trading platform and liquidity aggregator focused on Solana, providing unified access to multiple AMMs and liquidity sources.

A complete and compact JavaScript library for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain and ecosystem.
SolSea is the largest NFT platform on Solana, offering NFTs with embedded licenses, low trading fees, and real-time on-chain analytics.

Sequence is a modular crypto infrastructure stack that unifies smart wallets, 1-click cross-chain payments, and real-time data layers across EVM-compatible blockchains.
Avalanche is a high-performance, scalable Layer 1 blockchain platform designed for builders to launch customizable blockchains and decentralized applications with near-instant finality.

Kaia is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 public blockchain designed to bring Web3 to millions of users across Asia with fast finality and seamless user experiences.

A venture capital firm investing in early-stage Web3 and deep tech innovations that aim to rearchitect existing paradigms.
Dapp.com is a comprehensive platform for discovering, analyzing, and tracking decentralized applications (dapps) across multiple blockchains.

A community and fellowship for technologists and founders focused on early-stage exploration and building ventures from ideation to launch.
Sophon is a blockchain operating system designed to enable seamless, user-friendly crypto-powered entertainment and social experiences without complexity.
Lumoz is a modular AI computing network providing zero-knowledge proof verification and computational power for AI and ZK applications across multiple blockchains.

A thesis-driven investment firm focused on cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain companies reshaping trillion-dollar markets.