Meet the Fortune Crypto 100: A ranking of the very best companies in blockchain

Key Points:

• The Fortune Crypto 100 list features a mix of early crypto pioneers like Coinbase and Kraken, emerging companies such as Hyperliquid and Ondo, and established financial firms like Robinhood, Nasdaq, and Franklin Templeton entering the crypto space.
• The list is divided into 10 categories, including venture capital, stablecoins, crypto services, centralized crypto finance (CeFi), fintech, DeFi, and traditional finance (TradFi), reflecting the industry's expanding scope and finance as crypto's primary application.
• Rankings were determined using empirical data from Inca Digital combined with insights from a survey of over 200 crypto experts, emphasizing both quantitative metrics and subjective factors like trust and reputation.
• Editorial discretion influenced category selection, leading to the removal of NFTs and the addition of new categories such as Decentralized Autonomous Trusts (DATs) and ETFs, while crypto market makers were excluded but will be included in future editions.
• The methodology aims to maintain objectivity amid industry challenges and evolving sectors, with a full overview of the ranking process available for readers.