App chains
The Polkadot network is really just a decentralized application layer powered by a network of specialized blockchains.
These blockchains are commonly referred to as "parachains" within the Polkadot ecosystem.
They come in 3 main categories:
- Infrastructure chains: these provide core primitives for web3 applications to use, for example chains that specialize in managing DIDs, various asset classes or on-chain collectives.
- Application chains: these are chains that specialize in providing an application layer tailored for specific end-user use cases. Chains in this category can also provide a smart contract execution layer in addition to their specialized functionality.
- Generalized chains: these are chains that provide a smart contract execution layer, making them generalized and allowing developers to permissionlessly deploy any type of application.
Each of these types of chains provide services for creating and managing non-fungible assets of various types. Some tailored for specific market verticals
App chains for non-fungible asset markets
Here's an overview of the app-chains who provide services for non-fungible assets creation on Polkadot:
| Appchain | Core value proposition | Type of chain |
|---|---|---|
| Astar | Generalized | |
| Aventus Network | Application | |
| Basilisk | Application | |
| Efinity | Application | |
| Moonbeam | Generalized | |
| Polkadot/Kusama Asset Hub | Infrastructure | |
| Unique Network | Infrastructure |
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