# Numerical simulations: A comparison between Cosmic Web and Defi Networks structures

| | Cosmic Web | DeFi Networks |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | The cosmic web comprises the volume of the entire universe, housing baryonic and dark matter within its structure [1]. | DeFi networks encompass the digital realm of blockchain technologies, housing various assets within their protocols [2]. |
| Mass | The cosmic web has a significant mass due to the presence of baryonic and dark matter. The evolution of this mass is a significant aspect of cosmological hydrodynamical simulations [1]. | DeFi networks are not characterized by physical mass but do hold a significant value in terms of digital assets. The "mass" could be viewed as the value or quantity of these assets [2]. |
| Filaments | In the cosmic web, filaments represent the large-scale structures that form from the collapse of dense regions. They connect clusters of galaxies and play a significant role in the evolution of the universe [1]. | In DeFi networks, 'filaments' could be likened to the connections between different protocols and assets, or the smart contracts that enable the interoperability and complex operations within the network [2]. |
| Interactive Map Development | The cosmic web's mapping could be achieved through the use of cosmological hydrodynamical simulations, providing visual representation and aiding in the understanding of the universe's large-scale structure [1]. | DeFi networks can be mapped using bespoke software solutions. These maps can be 4D representations of specific sections of the crypto-sphere, allowing for an interactive exploration [3]. |

<b>References:</b>
<span>[1] <a href='https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2017ApJ...838...21Z/abstract' target='_blank' class='text-purple-1 underline'>Evolution of Mass and Velocity Field in the Cosmic Web</a></span>
<span>[2] <a href='https://medium.com/coinmonks/an-update-of-a-comparison-of-decentralized-options-platforms-91b14d3a6170' target='_blank' class='text-purple-1 underline'>An Update of 'A Comparison of Decentralized Options ...</a></span>
<span>[3] <a href='https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Filamentary-network-of-the-cosmic-web-based-on-the-DisPeSE-topological-algorithm_fig1_337729600' target='_blank' class='text-purple-1 underline'>Filamentary network of the cosmic web, based on ...</a></span>