Web3 protocols refer to a set of protocols and standards used for building decentralized applications and blockchain-based solutions. These protocols facilitate the creation of trustless systems, enabling secure and transparent transactions between parties without the need for intermediaries.

Some of the popular Web3 protocols include:

  1. Ethereum - A blockchain-based platform that enables the development of decentralized applications.

  2. IPFS - InterPlanetary File System is a protocol for decentralized and distributed file storage.

  3. Whisper - A communication protocol for sending and receiving messages in a secure and decentralized manner.

  4. Swarm - A distributed storage and communication platform for building decentralized applications.

  5. Gnosis - A protocol for creating and managing prediction markets.

  6. 0x - A protocol for decentralized exchange of ERC20 tokens.

  7. Augur - A decentralized prediction market platform.

  8. Raiden Network - A protocol for off-chain payment channels on Ethereum.

  9. Polkadot - A multi-chain protocol that enables interoperability between different blockchains.

  10. Cosmos - A decentralized network of independent blockchains that can communicate with each other.

Web3 protocols provide the foundation for the development of decentralized applications, enabling greater security, transparency, and privacy in digital transactions.