Advancing Ethereum into new real-world domains
Use Case Lab is an applied research initiative at the Ethereum Foundation. We use collaborative prototyping, pilots, and standards to unblock frontier use cases.
Implementation Tracks
What we're working on
Each track represents a frontier domain where Ethereum can have meaningful real-world impact. We're building frameworks, running pilots, and collaborating with industry partners.
Verifiable Cities
Call for collaborations in municipal services and operations
Read moreGlobal Insurance
Working with insurtech to create globally interoperable safety nets
Automated SMEs
Converting business processes and contractual agreements into self-executing workflows
Open Telematics
Advancing standards for Ethereum-powered telecommunication & geospatial services
Read moreComposable Commerce
Facilitating the exchange of real-world goods & services on Ethereum.
Read moreResearch
Use Case Explorer
Comprehensive mapping of use case opportunities across real-world domains. Discover where Ethereum can make the biggest impact.
Open ExplorerGet Involved
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Use Case Residency: Call for Applications
Do you have one foot in the Ethereum ecosystem and another in a specialized non-crypto domain?
We're seeking domain experts who understand their field's institutional dynamics, incentive structures, and technical bottlenecks—and who see Ethereum as a missing piece of the puzzle. As a resident, you'll work intensively with the Use Case Lab to build concrete products or primitives that unlock a specific real-world use case.
Apply now