> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.cryptum.io/english/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.cryptum.io/english/cryptum/ecosystem.md).

# Ecosystem

Choose the right protocols for your business

### What is a <mark style="color:purple;">Blockchain Protocol</mark>? <a href="#what-is-a-blockchain-protocol" id="what-is-a-blockchain-protocol"></a>

A blockchain is a distributed ledger that records transactions that happen within its network, but there are different ways to control and operate these ledgers. A protocol is the set of rules that define how the network behaves. Some may choose to be decentralized, rely on a certain hashing algorithm, build their governance upon a consensus mechanism, etc. Each one of them has its own native cryptocurrency.

Cryptum offers you some of the top public and 1 permissioned blockchain protocols.&#x20;

Check the list of protocols and their main features within the Cryptum ecosystem:

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* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2Fmb1QlTPyVKfINpEYsEI7%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=69bece0d-7a4c-41b0-a2b6-fb6b02beb37c" alt="" data-size="line">   Ethereum
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FptbLYmG8pY0k0L4yoj54%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=64400b2f-bb19-4cdc-a752-0bf02cec140c" alt="" data-size="line"> Celo
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FFphTGKHNg3KfhQ8oUlsa%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=0e19f077-fc58-4c88-acc7-f2701b4a902c" alt="" data-size="line"> BNB Chain
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FD5fvArKVZfMf00xr1VHG%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=435dee83-3f7d-47f7-9a5e-99531699786c" alt="" data-size="line"> Solana
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FV5VEAd3PEor1v94TdmFt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=1d42d304-b20f-487f-9453-e5b7284be125" alt="" data-size="line"> Stellar
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2Fq5Nt3Z3dr04JDiMmWQAA%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=6b0370a0-79c5-430a-822b-1b1b8f30fc40" alt="" data-size="line"> XRP Ledger
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2F6CvpuujK95YbuAhZKjFP%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=108c6836-fd0f-495f-8efe-c3b867c02b85" alt="" data-size="line"> Cardano
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2Fe8MpE228qkkucTXRKlCv%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=f55dafa4-e07b-4a2c-b1dd-7fd4fa5d8c3d" alt="" data-size="line"> Hathor
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2F8n1E5olWPbOL5aKcPpKM%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=14f92fbe-386d-481a-9482-58a95e782e42" alt="" data-size="line"> Avalanche (C-Chain)
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FqRKdMqc9ZDf9rtkEuJss%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=8640cc96-b358-4bf5-a79d-647db33097cd" alt="" data-size="line"> Polygon (Matic)
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FLaGd0cEdYXRRIYyXGmvJ%2Fpngwing.com.png?alt=media&amp;token=37a1f991-bdf7-43d6-a787-8a95b4b1fb45" alt="" data-size="line"> Stratus
* <img src="https://4124512809-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9q7nGEsF9leFDaR1ugnm%2Fuploads%2FHk4MydnRWjmHN9VHfUmV%2Ffavicon.svg?alt=media&amp;token=13125c9b-dcdd-4785-b7d5-36d7f2ef01a3" alt="" data-size="line"> Hyperledger Besu

### Which blockchain should you choose? <a href="#which-blockchain-should-you-choose" id="which-blockchain-should-you-choose"></a>

Each blockchain has its own specification and use-cases. If the main feature you’re looking for is the transfer of value through a true and tested network then Bitcoin might be a good fit for you. For a smart-contract platform with widespread adoption, you can choose Ethereum. A focus on mobile-first experience might mean Celo is the way to go. If scalability is important Solana poses itself as a viable option with its thousands of transactions per second throughput.

There is a lot of common ground between the protocols, so many of the features you might find in a certain protocol might also be present in others. For instance: **Ethereum**, **Celo**, **Binance Smart Chain**, **Solana**, **Avalanche** (**C-Chain**)**, Stratus, Hyperledger Besu** all have support for smart contracts. In fact, many of them are cross-compatible since they were built upon the same EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) runtime.

Some things to keep in mind when choosing a protocol are transaction fees, smart contract support, market value, adoption, decentralization level, transaction finality time, governance model, eco-friendliness, and sustainability.

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