IntroductionThe crypto industry has evolved rapidly since 2021 (when LI.FI launched), with the multi-chain thesis becoming increasingly evident in real-time. This article is written to compare and contrast why and how developers and/or users should utilize different types of chains being built, including EVM chains, smart contract networks built on zk tech, application specific blockchains, and non-EVM blockchains. Before we dive in, let’s take a look at how the crypto industry has changed si...