Thread by @MariaShen

1/ We updated the @ElectricCapital Crypto Market Map!

The Crypto Market Map now tracks 1700+ crypto projects.

233 contributors added new projects & changes for this update.



What are the biggest updates? cryptomarketmap.org

2/ The Crypto Market Map contextualizes the role major projects plays.

Projects are divided into 6 layers from end user-facing projects to infra:
A - Applications
B - Protocols
C - Dev Tools & Services
D - Interop
E - Scaling
F - Core Infra

More here:

https://x.com/MariaShen/status/1811115384059359378

+124 new projects were added to the Application layer

These projects are characterized by rules that mostly do not execute on-chain.

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+62 new projects were added to the Protocol layer

These projects are characterized by rules that largely execute on-chain. These projects span use cases across Decentralized Finance, NFT and Gaming, Social, Identity and Data Sovereignty, Privacy, and more.

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+63 new projects added to the Dev Tools & Services layer

This layer catalogs tools, services, and data providers essential for developers and users. It includes everything from development frameworks to data analysis tools.

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+12 new projects added to the Interoperability layer

With the proliferation of chains, the ability for information to transfer across chains has become crucial. Projects in this layer focus on enabling inter-chain communication, data sharing, and asset transfer.

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+23 new projects added to the Scaling layer

As usage of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other Layer 1s increased, projects emerged to address scalability. This layer includes Layer 2s, Layer 3s, and modular blockchain projects.

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+15 new projects in the Core Infra layer

This foundational layer includes projects like Bitcoin & other Layer 1s that have expanded upon Bitcoin's initial design. Mining services, hardware manufacturers, & other infrastructure level projects are included in this layer.

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9/ Looking for a specific project?

You can now search for individual projects!

10/ The Crypto Market Map relies on community contributions to stay up-to-date. We incorporated anyone who submitted feedback before July 18.

11/ To be included, projects must have at least 1:
- $2M+ funding since 2023 & active updates
- $50M+ funding & active updates
- 50+ devs in 2024
- top 100 mktcap
- leading DeFi project on a chain
- 10K+ followers on Twitter
- play a significant role in a chain’s ecosystem

12/ Projects NOT included:
- hackathon projects
- projects that do not show intention of shipping products that they initially announced
- projects where its shipping timeline is potentially too far in the future

13/ Important caveats:

- this undercounts the total projects in crypto. This map only incorporates major projects.

- there are still gaps. The map is in beta & everyone can contribute to the map.

14/ Thank you to all 233 contributors who submitted feedback! 🙏

If you want to add a project or update a project category, submit it here:

airtable.com/appQG8Z7XNVDQz…

15/ Thank you to the team who made the update possible!

Research:
@garythung

Design:
@mishafrolov

Eng:
@lucasg_dev
@sheatgm