What does AI recommend for blockchain platform and payment tokens?

Arbitrum maintains its position as the leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution in AI-generated recommendations. However, the conversation is increasingly focused on the competition between established Optimistic Rollups and rising ZK-Rollup platforms like zkSync and StarkNet.

Which blockchain platform and payment tokens brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 4,655 AI responses, Arbitrum is mentioned most, named in 38% of them, followed by zkSync (36%) and Optimism (35%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 4,655 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best blockchain platform and payment tokens, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 4,655 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Blockchain Platform and Payment Tokens

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Best Blockchain Platform and Payment Tokens, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	ArbitrumConsistently ranked as the top L2 for its mature DeFi ecosystem and deep liquidity.	Consistently ranked as the top L2 for its mature DeFi ecosystem and deep liquidity.	38%
2	zkSyncA leading ZK-Rollup praised for low fees, fast finality, and EVM compatibility.	A leading ZK-Rollup praised for low fees, fast finality, and EVM compatibility.	36%
3	OptimismA top contender, frequently recommended for its developer-friendly OP Stack and Superchain vision.	A top contender, frequently recommended for its developer-friendly OP Stack and Superchain vision.	35%
4	PolygonFramed by its significant pivot to ZK technology and custom-chain development kits.	Framed by its significant pivot to ZK technology and custom-chain development kits.	33%
5	StarkNetA rising ZK-Rollup competitor noted for its high-performance STARK proof technology.	A rising ZK-Rollup competitor noted for its high-performance STARK proof technology.	30%
6	EthereumThe foundational settlement layer, seen as the ultimate 'beta bet' on all rollups.	The foundational settlement layer, seen as the ultimate 'beta bet' on all rollups.	27%
7	ChainlinkCited for its CCIP protocol for secure cross-chain messaging and token transfers.	Cited for its CCIP protocol for secure cross-chain messaging and token transfers.	14%
8	BasePraised for user-friendly onboarding via Coinbase and consistently low transaction fees.	Praised for user-friendly onboarding via Coinbase and consistently low transaction fees.	14%
9	ImmutableA leading specialized ZK-Rollup focused on NFTs and high-speed gaming transactions.	A leading specialized ZK-Rollup focused on NFTs and high-speed gaming transactions.	12%
10	Polkadot		11%
11	Cosmos		11%
12	LayerZero		9%
13	Axelar Network		8%
14	Manta Network		7%
15	USD Coin		7%
16	Loopring		7%
17	Aztec Network		7%
18	Zcash		7%
19	Scroll		6%
20	Linea		5%
21	Mina Protocol		5%
22	Avalanche		5%
23	Mantle		4%
24	SolanaFrequently compared to L2s as a high-performance, low-fee monolithic Layer 1 alternative.	Frequently compared to L2s as a high-performance, low-fee monolithic Layer 1 alternative.	4%
25	Alchemy		4%
26	Tether		3%
27	Valnet		3%
28	Coinbase		3%
29	Wormhole		3%
30	Conduit		3%
31	BNB Chain		3%
32	Space and Time		2%
33	Wormhole		2%
34	Unichain		2%
35	Hardhat		2%
36	Metis		2%
37	Hyperlane		2%
38	Cosmos SDK		2%
39	Binance		2%
40	Stargate Finance		2%
41	Succinct		2%
42	Flashbots		2%
43	QuickNode		2%
44	PolygonFramed by its significant pivot to ZK technology and custom-chain development kits.	Framed by its significant pivot to ZK technology and custom-chain development kits.	2%
45	Aleo		2%
46	ZKFair		2%
47	BASE+		2%
48	MetaMask		2%
49	Uniswap		2%
50	Taiko		2%
51	THORChain		1%
52	Celestia		1%
53	ZksyncA leading ZK-Rollup praised for low fees, fast finality, and EVM compatibility.	A leading ZK-Rollup praised for low fees, fast finality, and EVM compatibility.	1%
54	Quant Network		1%
55	Zora		1%
56	Rabby Wallet		1%
57	Boba Network		1%
58	dYdX		<1%
59	Circle		<1%
60	Hyperbridge		<1%
61	World		<1%
62	The Graph		<1%
63	deBridge		<1%
64	Caldera		<1%
65	Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)		<1%
66	Humanity Protocol		<1%
67	SUPRA		<1%
68	ZKP		<1%
69	Synapse Protocol		<1%
70	Monero		<1%
71	RAILGUN		<1%
72	Zeeve		<1%
73	Foundry		<1%
74	Infura		<1%
75	GMX		<1%
76	StarkWare		<1%
77	ZetaChain		<1%
78	Aleph Zero		<1%
79	AltLayer		<1%
80	Medium		<1%
81	Brave		<1%
82	OpenZeppelin		<1%
83	Klever		<1%
84	Arcana Network		<1%
85	Merlin Chain		<1%
86	Index Coop		<1%
87	Li.Fi		<1%
88	TruffleCo		<1%
89	Bitcoin		<1%
90	zkMe		<1%
91	Matter Labs		<1%
92	Across Protocol		<1%
93	Celer Network		<1%
94	BasePraised for user-friendly onboarding via Coinbase and consistently low transaction fees.	Praised for user-friendly onboarding via Coinbase and consistently low transaction fees.	<1%
95	Syndicate		<1%
96	ARB		<1%
97	Polaris		<1%
98	ZK Stack		<1%
99	Injective		<1%
100	zkLink		<1%