Crypto research.
Kaavon Research provides structured, educational profiles of crypto networks and assets, plus analytical research articles on landscapes, comparisons, and on-chain metrics that cut across individual assets.
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency and network that operates without a central issuer or intermediary.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-25
Ethereum
Ethereum is a public, programmable blockchain for transactions and applications operated through smart contracts.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27
Solana
Solana is a public, permissionless Layer 1 blockchain designed for transactions and programmable applications.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27
XRP
XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger, a public blockchain designed for fast, low-cost payments and currency exchange.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-10
Litecoin
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency launched in 2011 as one of the earliest forks of Bitcoin's codebase, designed for faster block times and a different mining algorithm.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Cardano
Cardano is a public, proof-of-stake blockchain platform that emphasizes a research-driven, peer-reviewed approach to protocol development.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Polkadot
Polkadot is a public network designed to connect multiple independent, specialized blockchains, called parachains, into one interoperable system.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Chainlink
Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that supplies external, real-world data to smart contracts across multiple blockchains.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Polygon
Polygon is a network of blockchains built to scale Ethereum, offering faster and cheaper transactions while connecting back to Ethereum's base layer.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Avalanche
Avalanche is a public, proof-of-stake Layer 1 network designed around a distinctive consensus protocol and a customizable multi-chain subnet architecture.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Cosmos
Cosmos is a network of independent, application-specific blockchains connected through a shared communication protocol, often described as an "internet of blockchains."
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Dogecoin
Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that began in 2013 as a lighthearted project, built on Litecoin's codebase, and has since become one of the longest continuously operating alternative cryptocurrency networks.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Uniswap
Uniswap is a decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum that popularized the automated-market-maker model for token trading, governed in part by holders of its UNI token.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Aave
Aave is a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Ethereum and other networks, allowing users to supply or borrow crypto assets through smart contracts.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Monero
Monero is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses cryptographic techniques to obscure transaction details by default.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Tron
Tron is a public blockchain network designed for high transaction throughput, widely used for stablecoin transfers.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Stellar
Stellar is a public blockchain network designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments and asset issuance.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
VeChain
VeChain is a public blockchain network focused on supply chain tracking and enterprise use cases.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Algorand
Algorand is a public, proof-of-stake blockchain network designed for fast finality and high throughput.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol is a public, proof-of-stake, sharded blockchain network designed for scalability and developer usability.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Arbitrum
Arbitrum is a Layer 2 network built on Ethereum using optimistic rollup technology to increase throughput and reduce fees.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Optimism
Optimism is a Layer 2 network built on Ethereum using optimistic rollup technology, with an associated public-goods funding model.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-21
Curve Finance
Curve is a decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum optimized specifically for efficient trading between similarly-priced assets, such as stablecoins.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Compound
Compound is a decentralized lending protocol on Ethereum that lets users supply or borrow crypto assets through algorithmically-set interest rates.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Maker (Sky)
Maker is a decentralized protocol on Ethereum best known for issuing DAI, one of the earliest and largest crypto-collateralized stablecoins.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Lido Finance
Lido is a liquid staking protocol that lets users stake assets like ETH while receiving a tradeable token representing their staked position.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
PancakeSwap
PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange protocol primarily operating on BNB Chain, using an automated-market-maker design.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
SushiSwap
SushiSwap is a decentralized exchange protocol deployed across multiple blockchain networks, originally forked from Uniswap.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
1inch
1inch is a DEX aggregator that routes trades across multiple decentralized exchanges to seek better overall execution.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
The Graph
The Graph is a decentralized protocol for indexing and querying blockchain data, widely used by DeFi and NFT applications.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Filecoin
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network that lets users pay to store data across independent storage providers.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Internet Computer
Internet Computer is a public blockchain network designed to host full web applications and services directly on-chain.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Hedera
Hedera is a public network using a hashgraph consensus mechanism, governed by a council of large organizations.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
EOS
EOS is a public blockchain network using delegated proof of stake, designed for high transaction throughput.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Kusama
Kusama is an experimental, early-stage network built using the same codebase as Polkadot, used for testing new features under real economic conditions.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Render
Render is a decentralized network connecting users who need GPU rendering power with node operators who supply it.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Injective
Injective is a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for finance-focused applications, including on-chain derivatives trading.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Sui
Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain using an object-centric data model designed for high transaction throughput and parallel execution.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Aptos
Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain built by former Diem project contributors, using the Move programming language and parallel execution.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-28
Analytical research on landscapes, comparisons, and on-chain metrics — not single-asset profiles, and not step-by-step guides.
The Layer 2 Scaling Landscape
An overview of how different Layer 2 approaches trade off security, cost, and speed.
Stablecoin Market Landscape
How the major categories of stablecoin design compare across backing, transparency, and risk.
DeFi Total Value Locked: What It Measures and Its Limits
What the widely cited TVL metric actually captures, and where it can mislead.
Crypto Market Cycles: A Historical Pattern Overview
A general, educational look at recurring patterns observed across past crypto market cycles.
Proof of Stake vs. Proof of Work: A Network Security Comparison
How the two dominant consensus mechanisms compare on their security assumptions.
The State of Crypto Regulation: A General Overview
A general, educational overview of common regulatory themes — not legal advice for any jurisdiction.
NFT Market Evolution: From Collectibles to Utility
How publicly documented NFT use cases have broadened beyond simple digital collectibles.
Understanding On-Chain Analytics Metrics
A general introduction to common metrics used to analyze blockchain network activity.
The Competitive Landscape of Smart Contract Platforms
How major smart contract platforms compare on their core design trade-offs.
Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Comparative Store-of-Value Analysis
How Bitcoin and gold compare on the properties commonly associated with a store of value.
Tokenomics Design Patterns: A Comparative Overview
How common token supply, issuance, and value-accrual designs compare across real projects.
The Evolution of DEX Design: Order Books to AMMs to Aggregators
How decentralized exchange design has evolved across three distinct generations of architecture.
Crypto Custody Models: A Comparative Analysis
How self-custody, exchange custody, and institutional custody compare on control and risk.
Cross-Chain Interoperability Approaches Compared
How bridges, atomic swaps, and native messaging protocols compare on trust assumptions.
The Rise of Liquid Staking: A Market Overview
How liquid staking emerged to solve proof-of-stake's liquidity trade-off, and its systemic considerations.
Real-World Asset Tokenization: An Overview
How tokenization represents off-chain assets on-chain, and the trust question it depends on.
DeFi Lending Market Structure and Risk
How DeFi lending markets are structured, and the specific risks distinct from traditional lending.
Understanding MEV: Market Impact and Mitigation Approaches
How maximal extractable value affects ordinary users, and documented approaches to reduce it.
The Modular vs. Monolithic Blockchain Debate
Two competing architectural philosophies for blockchain scaling, and their respective trade-offs.
Governance Token Value Accrual Models Compared
How different governance tokens are designed to capture value from the protocols they govern.
A Historical Overview of Major Crypto Exchange Failures
A factual, educational look at documented patterns behind several major historical exchange collapses.