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Layer 1: 94 Compared and Scored (2026)

Base blockchains that run and secure their own network. Ranked by a score out of 100 covering track record, tokenomics, transparency, decentralisation, adoption and liquidity. Comparing assets that do the same job is the only comparison that means anything, which is what this page is for.

MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution

How the token score works: each is rated out of 100 across track record (20), tokenomics (20), transparency (15), decentralisation (15), adoption (15), liquidity (15). Higher is better. These are the same six questions the Academy research process teaches. Every score is broken down on the token's own page.

#1

Ethereum (ETH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2015 · Mega cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueVesting complete
ChainEthereum
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyUncapped
ControlDAO governed
#2

Bitcoin (BTC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2009 · Mega cap
✓ TrustedNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainBitcoin
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
#3

Cardano (ADA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Large cap
✓ TrustedNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainCardano
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
#4

Solana (SOL)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Mega cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueVesting complete1 incident
ChainSolana
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyLow issuance
ControlDAO governed
#5

Avalanche (AVAX)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Large cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainAvalanche
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
#6

XRP (XRP)

Layer 1 · Launched 2012 · Mega cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueCapped supply1 incident
ChainXRP Ledger
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
#7

BNB (BNB)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Mega cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyVesting complete2 incidents
ChainBNB Chain
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyCapped
ControlTeam controlled
#8

Litecoin (LTC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2011 · Mid cap
✓ TrustedNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainLitecoin
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
#9

TRON (TRX)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Large cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueVesting complete1 incident
ChainTRON
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyUncapped
ControlTeam controlled
#10

Stellar (XLM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Mid cap
✓ TrustedNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainStellar
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
#11

NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Mid cap
✓ Trusted✓ Captures revenueHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainNEAR
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#12

Polkadot (DOT)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Mid cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainPolkadot
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#13

Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainBitcoin Cash
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
#14

Counterparty (XCP)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Micro cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainBitcoin
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
69
Grade C
#15

VeChain (VET)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainVeChainThor
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
#16

Qtum (QTUM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainQtum
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
68
Grade C
#17

Decred (DCR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainDecred
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
68
Grade C
#18

BitShares (BTS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainBitShares
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
68
Grade C
#19

Ardor (ARDR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainArdor
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
67
Grade C
#20

Hedera (HBAR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Mid cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyHeavy unlocks
ChainHedera
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
#21

Sui (SUI)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Mid cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainSui
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
#22

Cosmos Hub (ATOM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainCosmos
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#23

Algorand (ALGO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainAlgorand
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
#24

Telos (TLOS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainTelos
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
66
Grade C
#25

Kaspa (KAS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainKaspa
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
#26

DigiByte (DGB)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainDigiByte
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
65
Grade C
#27

Syscoin (SYS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainSyscoin
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
65
Grade C
#28

Elastos (ELA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainElastos
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
65
Grade C
#29

Obyte (GBYTE)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainObyte
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
65
Grade C
#30

Injective (INJ)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Small cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainInjective
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#31

Zilliqa (ZIL)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainZilliqa
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
64
Grade C
#32

Nano (XNO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2015 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete1 incident
ChainNano
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
64
Grade C
#33

Chromia (CHR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainChromia
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
64
Grade C
#34

Komodo (KMD)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainKomodo
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
64
Grade C
#35

Toncoin (TON)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Mid cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuance
ChainTON
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#36

Nimiq (NIM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainNimiq
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
63
Grade C
#37

Aptos (APT)

Layer 1 · Launched 2022 · Mid cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuance
ChainAptos
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#38

Ethereum Classic (ETC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply1 incident
ChainEthereum Classic
Value captureNone
SupplyCapped
ControlImmutable
#39

Tezos (XTZ)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainTezos
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#40

Neo (NEO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainNeo
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
62
Grade C
#41

MultiversX (EGLD)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainMultiversX
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
62
Grade C
#42

Ravencoin (RVN)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainRavencoin
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
62
Grade C
#43

Alephium (ALPH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueCapped supply
ChainAlephium
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
62
Grade C
#44

Aeternity (AE)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainAeternity
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
62
Grade C
#45

NEM (XEM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2015 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete1 incident
ChainNEM
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
61
Grade C
#46

Vertcoin (VTC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2014 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply1 incident
ChainVertcoin
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
61
Grade C
#47

Agoric (BLD)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainAgoric
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
61
Grade C
#48

Kava (KAVA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainKava
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
60
Grade C
#49

Ergo (ERG)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainErgo
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
60
Grade C
#50

Ontology (ONT)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainOntology
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
60
Grade C
#51

Peercoin (PPC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2012 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuance
ChainPeercoin
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlImmutable
60
Grade C
#52

Nebulas (NAS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainNebulas
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
60
Grade C
#53

Internet Computer (ICP)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Small cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueVesting complete1 incident
ChainInternet Computer
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyUncapped
ControlDAO governed
#54

Sei (SEI)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Small cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainSei
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
#55

ICON (ICX)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainICON
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
59
Grade C
#56

Stratis (STRAX)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainStratis
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
59
Grade C
#57

ARK (ARK)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuance
ChainARK
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
59
Grade C
#58

Kusama (KSM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainKusama
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
58
Grade C
#59

Radix (XRD)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainRadix
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
56
Grade C
#60

Neutron (NTRN)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainNeutron
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
56
Grade C
#61

Bitcoin Gold (BTG)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply2 incidents
ChainBitcoin Gold
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
56
Grade C
#62

Harmony (ONE)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete1 incident
ChainHarmony
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#63

Mina Protocol (MINA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainMina
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#64

Kaia (KAIA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainKaia
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
55
Grade C
#65

Aleph Zero (AZERO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainAleph Zero
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#66

Casper (CSPR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainCasper
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#67

Canto (CANTO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2022 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainCanto
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#68

Coreum (COREUM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
~ Mixed record✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainCoreum
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
55
Grade C
#69

Reef (REEF)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainReef
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
55
Grade C
#70

Kadena (KDA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainKadena
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
54
Grade D
#71

Spacemesh (SMH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureCapped supply
ChainSpacemesh
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
54
Grade D
#72

Waves (WAVES)

Layer 1 · Launched 2016 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete1 incident
ChainWaves
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
53
Grade D
#73

Core (CORE)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ Caution✓ Captures revenueCapped supply
ChainCore
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
53
Grade D
#74

Conflux (CFX)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainConflux
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
53
Grade D
#75

Meter (MTRG)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete1 incident
ChainMeter
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
53
Grade D
#76

Flow (FLOW)

Layer 1 · Launched 2020 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainFlow
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
#77

Nervos Network (CKB)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuance
ChainNervos
Value captureNone
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlImmutable
52
Grade D
#78

EOS (EOS)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete2 incidents
ChainVaulta
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
#79

Bitcoin SV (BSV)

Layer 1 · Launched 2018 · Micro cap
~ Mixed recordNo revenue captureCapped supply2 incidents
ChainBitcoin SV
Value captureNone
SupplyHard capped
ControlImmutable
51
Grade D
#80

Juno (JUNO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete1 incident
ChainJuno
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
51
Grade D
#81

Japan Open Chain (JOC)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainJapan Open Chain
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
51
Grade D
#82

IOTA (IOTA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2017 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuance1 incident
ChainIOTA
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
#83

Flare (FLR)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainFlare
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
50
Grade D
#84

Concordium (CCD)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainConcordium
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
49
Grade D
#85

Archway (ARCH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ Caution✓ Captures revenueHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainArchway
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
49
Grade D
#86

Vara Network (VARA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2023 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainVara
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
48
Grade D
#87

Chia (XCH)

Layer 1 · Launched 2021 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceVesting complete
ChainChia
Value captureNone
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
45
Grade D
#88

Sonic (S)

Layer 1 · Launched 2025 · Micro cap
⚠ Caution✓ Captures revenueHigh issuance
ChainSonic
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
44
Grade D
#89

Gravity (G)

Layer 1 · Launched 2024 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureCapped supplyHeavy unlocks
ChainGravity
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
44
Grade D
#90

Plasma (XPL)

Layer 1 · Launched 2025 · Micro cap
⚠ Caution✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyHeavy unlocks
ChainPlasma
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
43
Grade D
#91

Fogo (FOGO)

Layer 1 · Launched 2025 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureCapped supplyHeavy unlocks
ChainFogo
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHard capped
ControlTeam controlled
42
Grade D
#92

Berachain (BERA)

Layer 1 · Launched 2025 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceHeavy unlocks
ChainBerachain
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlDAO governed
38
Grade D
#93

Monad (MON)

Layer 1 · Launched 2025 · Micro cap
⚠ CautionNo revenue captureHigh issuanceHeavy unlocks
ChainMonad
Value captureStaking only
SupplyHigh issuance
ControlTeam controlled
36
Grade D
#94

Fantom (FTM)

Layer 1 · Launched 2019 · Micro cap
⚠ Caution⚠ Project finished✓ Captures revenueCapped supplyVesting complete
ChainFantom
Value captureBuyback burn
SupplyHard capped
ControlDAO governed
26
Grade D

Other sectors

Layer 2 and scaling (44)Stablecoins (53)DeFi (145)Staking and restaking (47)Infrastructure (65)AI and compute (50)DePIN (33)Real world assets (47)Gaming and metaverse (61)Memecoins (57)Privacy (17)Exchange tokens (14)NFT and culture (24)Bridges and interop (28)Governance and DAO (8)Failed and defunct (34)

There are no prices or market caps here, deliberately. Those numbers are stale within hours of being written, and a directory full of stale numbers is worse than one without them. What is recorded instead is structural and durable: what the thing actually does, how its supply behaves, who can change it, whether the token captures any revenue, and what has happened to it. For live prices use an exchange or a data aggregator.

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