Crypto Infrastructure

Zero-knowledge proofs compress thousands of transactions into single verification proofs. Account abstraction replaces seed phrases with familiar authentication (biometrics, passkeys). Data availability layers (Celestia, EigenDA) separate storage from execution for cheaper rollups. Restaking (EigenLayer) creates shared security across networks. Cross-chain messaging enables applications to operate across multiple blockchains seamlessly.

RPC providers process billions of API calls from dApps querying blockchain state. Data indexers make on-chain data queryable for application frontends. Oracles (Chainlink, Pyth) deliver real-world data to smart contracts. Wallet-as-a-service platforms enable any application to embed crypto wallets without building their own key management.

Crypto infrastructure encompasses the foundational technology layers that make blockchain networks usable and scalable. With 69 funders in Superscout's database, it is the largest Web3 child sector. Infrastructure and security segments attracted over 40% of total crypto VC in 2025, with L1/L2 scaling projects alone securing $3.3 billion. The sector has matured from protocol-level speculation to revenue-generating infrastructure services.