BeInCrypto Institutional 100: Best Blockchain Infrastructure Long List 2026
The BeInCrypto Institutional 100 program has released its long list for the Best Blockchain Infrastructure category, part of Pillar 6: Tokenization & Enterprise Blockchain. The list includes 15 firms spanning public Layer 1s (Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche), Layer 2s (Base, Polygon), permissioned DLT (R3 Corda, Canton Network), modular data availability (Celestia), oracle networks (Chainlink), and post-trade infrastructure (DTCC). Scoring is 50% quantitative and 50% Expert Council, based on institutional adoption, technical performance, developer ecosystem, security, compliance, interoperability, TVL, and activity. The winner will be announced at Proof of Talk in Paris on June 2–3, 2026. Notably, DTCC processes approximately $2.5 quadrillion in annual settlement volume and Canton Network's Broadridge DLR handles $1T+ monthly tokenized repo volume. Enterprise deployments include BlackRock BUIDL on Ethereum, KKR on Avalanche, and JPMorgan Onyx on Base.
Key facts
- 15 firms longlisted for Best Blockchain Infrastructure 2026
- 50% quantitative, 50% Expert Council scoring
- Winner announced June 2–3, 2026 at Proof of Talk in Paris
- DTCC processes ~$2.5 quadrillion annual settlement
- Includes Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, Base, Polygon, Canton, Celestia, Chainlink, DTCC