> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols.md).

# New & Rising Protocols

- [Binance](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/binance.md)
- [NEAR](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/near.md)
- [Solana](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/solana.md)
- [Fantom](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/fantom.md)
- [Polygon](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/polygon.md)
- [Cardano](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/cardano.md)
- [Polkadot](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/polkadot.md)
- [Cosmos](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/cosmos.md)
- [Harmony](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/harmony.md)
- [Cronos](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/cronos.md)
- [Optimism](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/optimism.md)
- [Terra](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/terra.md)
- [Who Will Win the L1 Wars?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/who-will-win-the-l1-wars.md)
- [Learn: New Layer 1 Blockchains Are Expanding the DeFi  Ecosystem But No Eth Killers Yet](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/learn-new-layer-1-blockchains-are-expanding-the-defi-ecosystem-but-no-eth-killers-yet.md): The Chainalysis State of Web3 Report | Infrastructure: Layer 1 Blockchains
- [Learn: Is an Increased Focus on Layer-2 Scaling and ZK Technology Justified?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/learn-is-an-increased-focus-on-layer-2-scaling-and-zk-technology-justified.md): The many layers of a financial revolution.
- [Learn: What Are the Stakes in the SEC vs. Ripple Case?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/learn-what-are-the-stakes-in-the-sec-vs.-ripple-case.md): The ongoing legal battle shows the need for comprehensive crypto regulation
- [Learn: What is The Graph, and how does it work?](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/learn-what-is-the-graph-and-how-does-it-work.md)
- [TL;DR 👀](https://web3-encyclopedia.gitbook.io/web3-encyclopedia/new-and-rising-protocols/tl-dr.md): A super brief summary of the chapter