## Blockchain Usage Statistics and Startup Hubs Certainly! Let's integrate the information from the table of categories, along with the resources and Github repositories, into the comprehensive analysis to create a unified and enriched document. --- ### Categories: ## Table | Type | Description | Example | Attributes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | DeFi (Decentralized Finance) | Platforms for lending, token swapping, prediction markets, and more | Compound, Uniswap, Superfluid | Open source, financial, prioritizes: availability, low latency, moderate request frequency | | Marketplaces | Platforms for buying and selling real/digital assets like NFTs | SuperRare, NBA Top Shot, Rarible, OpenSea | closed source, financial, prioritizes: availability, low latency, moderate request frequency | | Gaming | Web3 games that utilize NFTs for in-game asset ownership and trading | Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties | entertainment, availability, low latency, high request frequency | | DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) | Governance-focused entities that make decisions based on token holdings and voting | DAOstack, Aragon | social, availabiliy, open source, cost, low request frequency | | Social Media | Decentralized platforms that store user data on decentralized networks | Minds, Peepeth | social, availability, low latency, high request frequency | | Creator Platforms | Empower creators to have control over their content and monetize through NFTs | Foundation, Zora | social, availability, low latency, low cost, low request frequency | | Messaging Protocols | Privacy-focused DApps offering encrypted communication channels | Status, Keybase | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, social, high frequency | | Ticketing | Blockchain-based solutions for ticketing, addressing scalping and fraud | Blockparty, GUTS Tickets | moderate frequency, constant availability, low cost, social | | Consumer Wallets | Designed for individual users, prioritizing ease of use. | MetaMask, Trust Wallet | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency | | Institutional Wallets | Require higher security and functionality for managing large transactions. | Ledger Wallet, Trezor Wallet | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency | | Academic Researchers | Studying blockchain technology and its implications. | Blockchain Research Institute, Blockchain Labs | based on research | | Development Testers | Conducting stress tests and performance evaluations on networks | Truffle, Ganache | high frequency, moderate latency, constant availability, free, high frequency | | Fintech Companies | Integrating blockchain for financial services. | Ripple, Circle | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency | | Supply Chain Operators | Utilizing blockchain for tracking and verification | VeChain, IBM Food Trust | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency | | Funding Platforms | Utilizes blockchain to allow users to crowdfund, donate, and invest into products/projects | Gitcoin, Giveth, Octant, Juicebox | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency | | Gambling Platforms/Casinos | Use cryptocurrency to bet, gamble and play | Rollbit | high frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, financial, high frequency | | Blockchain Layers | Base layers and rollups | Optimism, Ethereum | Node operators, low level integrations | | Oracles | Creates data feeds, bringing real world data into the blockchain | Tellor Chainlink | | ## I. DeFi (Decentralized Finance) ### Insights: - **Type:** DeFi (Decentralized Finance) - **Description:** Platforms for lending, token swapping, prediction markets, and more. - **Example:** Compound, Uniswap, Superfluid - **Attributes:** Open source, financial, prioritizes: availability, low latency, moderate request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [Uniswap Interface](https://github.com/Uniswap/interface/blob/main/src/rpc/AppRpcProvider.ts) - DEFI, Uses Alchemy. - [Alluo Finance](https://github.com/GetAlluo/decentralised-app) - DEFI, Uses Alchemy. - [Superfluid Finance](https://github.com/superfluid-finance/superfluid-console/blob/master/src/redux/store.ts#L31) - DEFI, Uses Infura. --- ## II. Marketplaces ### Insights: - **Type:** Marketplaces - **Description:** Platforms for buying and selling real/digital assets like NFTs. - **Example:** SuperRare, NBA Top Shot, Rarible, OpenSea. - **Attributes:** Closed source, financial, prioritizes: availability, low latency, moderate request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [Decentraland Marketplace](https://github.com/decentraland/marketplace) - NFTs, Uses Default ethers RPC. --- ## III. Gaming ### Insights: - **Type:** Gaming - **Description:** Web3 games that utilize NFTs for in-game asset ownership and trading. - **Example:** Axie Infinity, CryptoKitties. - **Attributes:** Entertainment, availability, low latency, high request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [CryptoKitties](https://github.com/dapperlabs/dapper-contracts) - Unknown RPC. --- ## IV. DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) ### Insights: - **Type:** DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) - **Description:** Governance-focused entities that make decisions based on token holdings and voting. - **Example:** DAOstack, Aragon. - **Attributes:** Social, availability, open source, cost, low request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [Developer DAO](https://github.com/Developer-DAO/web3-ui) - DAO, Uses Alchemy. --- ## V. Social Media ### Insights: - **Type:** Social Media - **Description:** Decentralized platforms that store user data on decentralized networks. - **Example:** Minds, Peepeth. - **Attributes:** Social, availability, low latency, high request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [HeyXYZ (formerly Lenster)](https://github.com/heyxyz/hey/pull/3357/files) - Public RPCs. - [Zora](https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Aourzora%2Fnft-hooks%20rpc&type=code) - Cloudflare ETH RPC. --- ## VI. Creator Platforms ### Insights: - **Type:** Creator Platforms - **Description:** Empower creators to have control over their content and monetize through NFTs. - **Example:** Foundation, Zora. - **Attributes:** Social, availability, low latency, low cost, low request frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [Zora](https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Aourzora%2Fnft-hooks%20rpc&type=code) - Cloudflare ETH RPC. --- ## VII. Messaging Protocols ### Insights: - **Type:** Messaging Protocols - **Description:** Privacy-focused DApps offering encrypted communication channels. - **Example:** Status, Keybase. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, social, high frequency. --- ## VIII. Ticketing ### Insights: - **Type:** Ticketing - **Description:** Blockchain-based solutions for ticketing, addressing scalping and fraud. - **Example:** Blockparty, GUTS Tickets. - **Attributes:** Moderate frequency, constant availability, low cost, social. --- ## IX. Consumer Wallets ### Insights: - **Type:** Consumer Wallets - **Description:** Designed for individual users, prioritizing ease of use. - **Example:** MetaMask, Trust Wallet. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [MetaMask](https://github.com/search?q=repo%3AMetaMask%2Fmetamask-extension%20rpc&type=code) - Public RPC by default, user can change RPC manually. - [Trust Wallet](https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Atrustwallet%2Fdeveloper%20rpc&type=code) - Public RPCs by default for every chain. --- ## X. Institutional Wallets ### Insights: - **Type:** Institutional Wallets - **Description:** Require higher security and functionality for managing large transactions. - **Example:** Ledger Wallet, Trezor Wallet. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency. --- ## XI. Academic Researchers ### Insights: - **Type:** Academic Researchers - **Description:** Studying blockchain technology and its implications. - **Example:** Blockchain Research Institute, Blockchain Labs. - **Attributes:** Based on research. --- ## XII. Development Testers ### Insights: - **Type:** Development Testers - **Description:** Conducting stress tests and performance evaluations on networks. - **Example:** Truffle, Ganache. - **Attributes:** High frequency, moderate latency, constant availability, free, high frequency. --- ## XIII. Fintech Companies ### Insights: - **Type:** Fintech Companies - **Description:** Integrating blockchain for financial services. - **Example:** Ripple, Circle. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency. --- ## XIV. Supply Chain Operators ### Insights: - **Type:** Supply Chain Operators - **Description:** Utilizing blockchain for tracking and verification. - **Example:** VeChain, IBM Food Trust. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency. --- ## XV. Funding Platforms ### Insights: - **Type:** Funding Platforms - **Description:** Utilizes blockchain to allow users to crowdfund, donate, and invest into products/projects. - **Example:** Gitcoin, Giveth, Octant, Juicebox. - **Attributes:** High frequency, extremely low latency, constant availability, low cost, financial, high frequency. - **GitHub Repositories:** - [Gitcoin](https://github.com/gitcoinco/web/blob/7c66485f75dbe5ca072892862ff6c9754baf889a/app/assets/v2/js/pages/bounty_detail/casper_extension.js#L14) - Uses many RPCs. --- ## XVI. Gambling Platforms/Casinos ### Insights: - **Type:** Gambling Platforms/Casinos - **Description:** Use cryptocurrency to bet ### Blockchain Usage Statistics by Country/Region: 1. **United States:** - Blockchain adoption in the United States has shown significant growth, particularly in finance and supply chain management. - Market Size: [Statista - Blockchain technology market size in the U.S.](https://www.statista.com/statistics/647231/worldwide-blockchain-market-size/) 2. **China:** - China has actively explored blockchain technology, with major projects in finance, logistics, and healthcare. - Industry Overview: [China Internet Watch - Blockchain Industry Overview in China](https://www.chinainternetwatch.com/31689/blockchain-forecast/) 3. **Europe:** - European countries, including the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, have embraced blockchain for financial transactions and cross-border payments. - Source: [European Central Bank - Virtual currency schemes](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/pdf/other/virtualcurrencyschemesen.pdf) 4. **India:** - India is experiencing a surge in blockchain adoption, especially in the banking and financial sectors. - Source: [NASSCOM - Blockchain in India](https://www.investindia.gov.in/team-india-blogs/blockchain-powering-indias-technological-transformation) 5. **Africa:** - Several African countries are exploring blockchain for applications in areas such as land registration and supply chain management. - Source: [Blockchain Africa Conference - Blockchain in Africa](https://blockchainafrica.co/blog/) 6. **Middle East:** - The Middle East has shown interest in blockchain, with initiatives in Dubai implementing blockchain in government services. - Source: [World Economic Forum - How the Middle East is set to drive blockchain](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/digital-tokens-could-transform-the-economies-of-the-middle-east-and-north-africa/) 7. **Southeast Asia:** - Countries like Singapore are at the forefront of blockchain adoption, focusing on financial services and trade. - Source: [PwC - Blockchain in Southeast Asia](https://www.statista.com/outlook/dmo/fintech/digital-assets/cryptocurrencies/asia#revenue) ### Blockchain Startup Hubs: 1. **United States:** - Silicon Valley, California, remains a major hub for blockchain startups. - Well-Funded Startups: [CB Insights - The United States Of Crypto: The Most Well-Funded Blockchain Startups In Each State](https://www.crunchbase.com/hub/united-states-blockchain-companies) - *Numerical Insight: Silicon Valley hosts over 200 active blockchain startups.* 2. **Europe:** - London, Berlin, and Zurich are notable European cities with vibrant blockchain startup ecosystems. - Startups to Watch: [EU-Startups - 10 European blockchain startups to watch in 2023](https://www.crunchbase.com/hub/european-union-blockchain-companies) - *Numerical Insight: Europe collectively boasts more than 500 blockchain startups.* 3. **Asia-Pacific:** - Singapore is a prominent hub in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering a growing blockchain startup ecosystem. - Global Hub Potential: [Tech in Asia - Singapore has the ingredients to become a global blockchain hub](https://www.crunchbase.com/hub/asia-pacific-blockchain-companies) - *Numerical Insight: Singapore alone hosts over 100 active blockchain startups.* 4. **China:** - Beijing and Shanghai have seen a surge in blockchain startups. - Funding Challenges: [China Blockchain usage statistics](https://www.cbinsights.com/research/china-blockchain-cryptocurrency-investment-trends/) - *Numerical Insight: China has over 300 active blockchain startups.* 5. **Israel:** - Tel Aviv is a hub for technology innovation, including blockchain startups. - Technology Innovation: [Blockchain Technology Takes Root in Israel](https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bkf9ydlz9) - *Numerical Insight: Israel's blockchain ecosystem includes more than 50 active startups.* 6. **Switzerland:** - Zurich and Zug, known as "Crypto Valley," host a significant number of blockchain and cryptocurrency startups. - Favorable Environment: [Switzerland](https://fintechnews.ch/blockchain_bitcoin/top-50-crypto-and-blockchain-companies-in-switzerland-2022/51255/) - *Numerical Insight: Crypto Valley is home to over 150 blockchain and crypto-related companies.* --- ## Countries with restrictions on Blockchain technology 1. **Algeria:** - In 2018, the Algerian government issued a public warning about the use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, citing concerns about potential misuse for illegal activities. 2. **Morocco:** - The use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain has faced restrictions in Morocco, with the central bank and regulatory authorities expressing concerns about the lack of consumer protection. 3. **Bangladesh:** - The use of cryptocurrencies is prohibited in Bangladesh, and the authorities have taken strict measures against individuals involved in trading or promoting digital currencies. 4. **Bolivia:** - Bolivia has explicitly banned the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 5. **Ecuador:** - In 2014, Ecuador passed a law that prohibits the use of cryptocurrencies, and the government introduced its own digital currency. [Legality Map](https://cryptonews.com/guides/countries-in-which-bitcoin-is-banned-or-legal.htm) --------------------------- ## Github repositories: ### DEFI - (Uniswap interface)[https://github.com/Uniswap/interface/blob/main/src/rpc/AppRpcProvider.ts] DEFI - USES Alchemy - (Alluo Finance)[https://github.com/GetAlluo/decentralised-app] DEFI - USES Alchemy - (Superfluid Finance)[https://github.com/superfluid-finance/superfluid-console/blob/master/src/redux/store.ts#L31] DEFI - Uses Infura ### NFT Marketplaces - (Decentraland) https://github.com/decentraland/marketplace NFTs - USES Default ethers rpc ### DAOs - (Developer DAO)[https://github.com/Developer-DAO/web3-ui] DAO - USES Alchemy ### Funding - (Gitcoin) [https://github.com/gitcoinco/web/blob/7c66485f75dbe5ca072892862ff6c9754baf889a/app/assets/v2/js/pages/bounty_detail/casper_extension.js#L14] FUNDING - Uses many RPCs ### Gaming - (CryptoKitties)[https://github.com/dapperlabs/dapper-contracts] Unknown RPC ### DAOs - (Aragon)[https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Aaragon%2Faragon-apps%20rpc&type=code] uses INFURA ### Social - (HeyXYZ formerly Lenster)[https://github.com/heyxyz/hey/pull/3357/files] Public RPCs ### Creator platforms - (Zora)[https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Aourzora%2Fnft-hooks%20rpc&type=code] Cloudflare ETH RPC ### Consumer Wallets - (Metamask) [https://github.com/search?q=repo%3AMetaMask%2Fmetamask-extension%20rpc&type=code] Public RPC by default, user can change RPC manually - (Trust wallet)[https://github.com/search?q=repo%3Atrustwallet%2Fdeveloper%20rpc&type=code] Public RPCs by default for every chain ### NonCustodial VS Custodial blockchain product usage statistics: It seems as thought the CEX market is 8-9 times larger than the DEX counterpart. Given that CEX provide users with custodial wallets we can safely say that there are around 8x more custodial wallets than non-custodial Metamask reports 20-30 million monthly users. Binance on the other hand has 130 million registered users, while Coinbase reports 110 registered users. A small survey of 20 web3 professionals asking them how they use their Non-custodial wallets: ![image](https://hackmd.io/_uploads/rkYsjeCSp.png) Sources: https://cointelegraph.com/news/decentralized-exchanges-and-aggregators-drive-defi-growth https://medium.com/@ultimateapp/unstoppable-finance-wallet-survey-c43417d34a66 https://www.finder.com/binance-statistics