Layer 1
Discover foundational Layer 1 blockchain protocols powering decentralized applications and digital asset economies securely.
Top gainers this week
Top losers this week
$NEAR · 7 days on top this week
$IOTX -63 places this week
$MITO +33 places this week
$AEON climbed 27 places this week
$LATT sank to a 10 gem score this week
A standout this week: $NEAR reached a gem score of 83
67 tokens rose and 53 fell this week
Up 62 places this month, $YELLOW is gaining ground
Frequently asked questions
How has Layer 1 performed recently?
The Layer 1 category has seen notable activity over the past 30 days, with 84 tokens showing upward momentum compared to 33 trending downwards. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) stands out, leading in both 7-day and 30-day streaks and holding the highest score of 82.5037 over both periods. IoTeX Network (IOTX) demonstrated strong upward movement, climbing 60 ranks in both the 7-day and 30-day windows, with a 30-day score percentage change of 150.3%. Other significant climbers over 30 days include Yellow (YELLOW) and UBX, with rank increases of 62 and 45 respectively. Conversely, MITO and Ultima (ULTIMA) were significant fallers, dropping 62 and 50 ranks respectively over the 30-day period. Lattice (LATT) recorded the lowest score at 7.8618 over 30 days.
What is a Layer 1 blockchain?
A Layer 1 blockchain is the underlying base network architecture, such as Ethereum or Bitcoin, that processes and finalizes transactions on its own mainchain without needing another network.
How do Layer 1 tokens accrue value?
Layer 1 tokens typically accrue value through utility fees paid for transaction execution, network security via staking, and usage as the native medium of exchange within the ecosystem.
What is the difference between Layer 1 and Layer 2?
Layer 1 refers to the base settlement and consensus layer, whereas Layer 2 refers to secondary scaling protocols built on top of Layer 1 to increase transaction speed and lower costs.