Overview
Provide a blockchain infrastructure for others to build on. It's about offering the benefits of blockchain without the complexity of maintaining it.
Examples
- Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
- Ethereum smart contracts
- Supply chain tracking systems like IBM Food Trust
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms
- Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces
How to cite
Faster Than Normal. “Decentralized / Web3 infrastructure Business Model.” fasterthannormal.co/business-models/decentralized-web3. Accessed 2026.
