Crypto & Web3 Tools
Category: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Web3
Purpose: Build, manage, analyze, and secure decentralized applications and crypto assets.
1. Blockchain Development Platforms
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| Alchemy | Web3 Development | Node APIs, NFT APIs, blockchain infrastructure | Free, Paid (Custom) | alchemy.com |
| Infura | Web3 Infrastructure | Ethereum, IPFS, decentralized storage, RPC services | Free, Paid from $50/mo | infura.io |
| Moralis | Web3 Backend-as-a-Service | APIs for NFTs, DeFi, user authentication | Free, Paid plans | moralis.io |
| Chainstack | Blockchain Deployment | Multi-chain support (Ethereum, Polygon, etc.), API | Free, Paid from $49/mo | chainstack.com |
| QuickNode | Blockchain Node Provider | Multi-chain support, real-time analytics, RPC APIs | Free, Paid from $49/mo | quicknode.com |
2. Crypto Wallets (Custodial & Non-Custodial)
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| MetaMask | Browser Wallet | Ethereum & EVM support, NFT support | Free | metamask.io |
| Trust Wallet | Mobile Wallet | Multi-chain, NFT support, staking, dApps | Free | trustwallet.com |
| Ledger | Hardware Wallet | Secure offline storage, DeFi, staking | Starts $79 | ledger.com |
| Trezor | Hardware Wallet | Offline cold wallet, passphrase encryption | Starts $69 | trezor.io |
| Coinbase Wallet | Mobile Wallet | Supports many crypto assets, dApp browser | Free | wallet.coinbase.com |
3. DeFi Platforms & Protocols
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| Uniswap | Decentralized Exchange (DEX) | Token swaps, liquidity pools | Fees per swap | uniswap.org |
| Aave | Lending/Borrowing | Crypto lending, collateralized loans | Protocol fees | aave.com |
| Curve Finance | Stablecoin Exchange | Low-fee stablecoin swaps, liquidity pools | Fees per swap | curve.fi |
| Compound | Lending Protocol | Interest earning on deposits, borrowing | Protocol fees | compound.finance |
| PancakeSwap | DEX (BSC) | Token swaps, staking, lotteries | Swap fees | pancakeswap.finance |
4. NFT Marketplaces & Tools
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| OpenSea | NFT Marketplace | Buy/sell NFTs, minting, multi-chain | Marketplace fees | opensea.io |
| Rarible | NFT Marketplace | Community governance, lazy minting | 1-2.5% fees | rarible.com |
| Zora | NFT Protocol | Open protocol for NFT minting/trading | Protocol fee (0%) | zora.co |
| Foundation | NFT Marketplace | Creator-focused, high-end art NFTs | 5% seller fee | foundation.app |
| Mintable | NFT Creation/Market | Easy minting, gasless NFTs | Marketplace fees | mintable.app |
5. Blockchain Explorers & Analytics
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| Etherscan | Blockchain Explorer | Ethereum transactions, token tracking | Free | etherscan.io |
| Dune Analytics | On-chain Data & Insights | Custom dashboards, SQL queries | Free, Pro $390/mo | dune.com |
| Nansen | On-chain Analytics | Smart money insights, wallet tracking | Paid, starts $9/mo | nansen.ai |
| Glassnode | Crypto Market Analytics | On-chain metrics, alerts, analytics | Free, Paid tiers | glassnode.com |
| Token Terminal | Crypto Financial Data | Revenue/metrics for crypto protocols | Free, Pro $140/mo | tokenterminal.com |
6. Crypto Payment Gateways
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| BitPay | Payment Gateway | Crypto payments, cards, invoicing | 1% per transaction | bitpay.com |
| CoinPayments | Payment Gateway | Supports 2,000+ coins, shopping cart plugins | 0.5% transaction fees | coinpayments.net |
| NOWPayments | Crypto Payments | Donations, plugins, subscriptions | 0.5% per transaction | nowpayments.io |
| BTCPay Server | Self-hosted Gateway | Open-source, private crypto payments | Free | btcpayserver.org |
| TripleA | Payment Gateway | Global payments, low fees, fiat settlement | Custom pricing | triple-a.io |
7. DAO Management Tools
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| Aragon | DAO Creation | Governance, token voting, treasury | Free, Gas fees | aragon.org |
| DAOstack | DAO Governance | Holographic consensus, voting | Custom | daostack.io |
| Colony | DAO Framework | Reputation, task management, governance | Free | colony.io |
| Snapshot | Off-chain Voting | Gasless voting, easy DAO setup | Free | snapshot.org |
| Tally | Governance Tool | Delegated voting, DAO analytics | Free | withtally.com |
8. Crypto Security & Auditing
| Tool | Category | Key Features | Pricing | Link |
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| CertiK | Smart Contract Audit | Security audits, penetration testing | Custom pricing | certik.com |
| Hacken | Blockchain Security | Audits, bug bounties, penetration tests | Custom pricing | hacken.io |
| OpenZeppelin | Smart Contract Audits | Libraries, audits, Defender platform | Free, Custom audits | openzeppelin.com |
| Immunefi | Bug Bounty Platform | Web3 security, community-driven bounties | Free, Bounty payouts | immunefi.com |
| SlowMist | Blockchain Security | Security audits, threat intelligence | Custom pricing | slowmist.com |
