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9 blockchains. 130+ modules. Every chain gets the same pedagogical depth — failure-first learning, one real project, every error explained. The concepts differ. The quality doesn't.
9 blockchains. 130+ modules. Every chain gets the same pedagogical depth — failure-first learning, one real project, every error explained. The concepts differ. The quality doesn't.
| Chain | Consensus | Language | Native Token | Unique Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solana | Proof of History + Tower BFT (Alpenglow next) | Rust (Anchor v1.0+) / TypeScript | SOL | Token-2022 with 17 extensions, sub-second confirmation |
| XRPL | Federated Byzantine Agreement | JavaScript (xrpl.js) | XRP | Protocol-level compliance (Permissioned DEX) |
| Algorand | Pure Proof-of-Stake (VRF) | Algorand Python (Puya) / PyTeal / TEAL | ALGO | Instant finality, no forking, on-chain post-quantum (falcon_verify, Sept 2025) |
| Ethereum | Gasper (Casper FFG + LMD-GHOST) | Solidity | ETH | Largest ecosystem, EVM standard |
| NEAR | Nightshade Sharding + Doomslug | Rust / AssemblyScript | NEAR | Human-readable accounts, chain signatures |
| Starknet | STARK Validity Rollup | Cairo | STRK | Native account abstraction, ZK proofs |
| Hedera | Hashgraph aBFT | Solidity (HSCS) / SDK | HBAR | USD-denominated fees, governed council |
| XRPL AlphaNet | FBA Consensus (XRPL Labs experimental) | XRPL native smart contracts | XRP | First-ever XRPL native L1 smart contracts (Nov 2025) + CRYSTALS-Dilithium / NIST ML-DSA post-quantum (Dec 2025) |
| Canton | Validator BFT (sync domains) | Daml | Canton Coin (CC) | Sub-transaction privacy + composable institutional sub-networks (Goldman/Cboe/DTCC consortium) |
Start with Ethereum. The largest ecosystem, the most jobs, and the most learning resources. Your Solidity lore transfers to every EVM chain.
Start with Hedera or XRPL. Both offer predictable fees, governed networks, and compliance-native features built for institutions.
Start with Starknet. STARK proofs, Cairo, and native account abstraction represent the frontier of blockchain technology.
Start with NEAR. Human-readable accounts, Rust contracts, and chain abstraction make for the most developer-friendly experience in blockchain.
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