Layer 1
Explore Layer 1 blockchains: secure, decentralized, and scalable foundations for the crypto ecosystem.
Top gainers this week
Top losers this week
$NEAR · 7 days on top this week
$YELLOW climbed 58 places this week
$VC +55 places this week
Up 50 places this week, $FUSE is gaining ground
Weakest this week: $CAIRN bottomed out at a 8 gem score
A standout this week: $NEAR reached a gem score of 82
84 tokens rose and 36 fell this week
$CELL fell 81 places this month
Token | Price | 1d % ▲▼ | 1w % ▲▼ | 1m % ▲▼ | Market Cap ▲▼ | Volume 24h ▲▼ | Score ▲▼ | Category | Holders ▲▼ | Holder Distribution ▲▼ | Mc/Rev ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Orta ChainORTA | $0.02696 | 2.8% | -16.8% | -43.7% | $1.85M | $742.56 | 52.46 | 2,649 | 0.4159 | – | |
TLOSTLOS | $0.01631 | -1.4% | -4.1% | 3.8% | $7.45M | $2.08 | 52.13 | Utility+1 | 1,047 | 0.4844 | – |
Imported GBYTEGBYTE | $4.516 | -9.5% | -5.7% | -13.5% | $4.32M | $151.16 | 51.98 | Bridged+1 | 342 | 0.2587 | – |
5ire Dapp Staking5IRE | $0.00003177 | – | 0.7% | -12.2% | $42,067 | $0 | 51.62 | RWA+2 | 9,309 | 0.5559 | – |
NesaNES | $0.1135 | 7.7% | -0.2% | -31.7% | $397,969 | $88.5 | 51.39 | AI+1 | 6,936 | 0.0877 | – |
ZenchainZTC | $0.0005386 | -0.3% | 0.1% | -1.1% | $5.67M | $258.97 | 51.35 | Utility+1 | 41,757 | 0.1141 | – |
SuiSUI | $0.9185 | 0.6% | -100.0% | -20.8% | $1.55M | $16,048 | 51.19 | 5,702 | 0.6161 | – | |
CNPYCNPY | $0.2541 | 7.2% | 15.6% | -37.1% | $29.12M | $1.85M | 51.16 | 14,654 | 0.2483 | – | |
OMNIOMNI | $0.0003367 | -4.0% | -24.0% | 686.7% | $447,394 | $13,162 | 49.63 | Layer 1+1 | 2,273 | 0.642 | – |
MoonbeamGLMR | $0.008418 | 0.1% | -13.9% | 6.3% | $9.75M | $1,282 | 48.92 | Utility+1 | 3,770 | 0.4405 | – |
PulsechainPLS | $0.00002272 | -0.0% | -4.6% | 41.5% | $8,800 | $0 | 48.7 | Utility+1 | 176 | 0.6458 | – |
MovementMOVE | $0.006778 | -0.6% | -8.2% | -29.9% | $20.54M | $50.33 | 48.54 | 464 | 0.1464 | – | |
XX | $0.004904 | 3.0% | 26.2% | -57.6% | $38,998 | $797.42 | 48.23 | Utility+1 | 3,565 | 0.6122 | – |
BELDEXBDX | $0.07513 | 1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% | $0 | $0 | 48.19 | Layer 1+2 | 223 | 0.3731 | 0 |
CARDANOADA | $0.00003298 | -2.6% | -4.6% | -59.8% | $33,059 | $331.79 | 47.97 | 1,801 | 0.7225 | – | |
BELDEXBDX | $0.07513 | 1.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% | $493.15 | $0 | 47.64 | Layer 1+2 | 265 | 0.3146 | – |
TerminusTerminus | $0.00001464 | 0.3% | -2.4% | -15.9% | $14,561 | $32.09 | 46.19 | 887 | 0.2008 | – | |
TRONTRX | $0.3498 | -0.0% | -0.0% | -38.3% | $2.96M | $67.25 | 44.51 | 1,185 | 0.1669 | – | |
Bidao Smart ChainBISC | $0.00001537 | – | – | -27.5% | $2.42M | $0 | 44.34 | DeFi+1 | 1,407 | 0.2459 | – |
TTTT | $18.31 | 0.6% | 2.6% | -3.5% | $3.48B | $1,778 | 43.49 | Utility+1 | 14,151 | 0.0076 | – |
FTMFTM | $3.079 | 0.0% | -0.4% | -13.5% | $30,741 | $0 | 42.91 | Utility+1 | 19,308 | 0.2206 | – |
SVM ChainSVM | $0.0000168 | -25.2% | -11.7% | -47.1% | $42,601 | $0 | 41.62 | 552 | 0.4568 | – | |
SolanaSOL | $0.00001015 | -0.9% | -8.5% | -29.0% | $10,203 | $2.574 | 41.31 | Utility+1 | 846 | 0.304 | – |
Cellframe TokenCELL | $0.05858 | -10.8% | -15.8% | 55.7% | $3.33M | $4,159 | 37.91 | Layer 1+1 | 10,971 | 0.7187 | – |
BMCBMC | $3.36 | 0.9% | -11.8% | -12.7% | $71.29M | $619.43 | 37.87 | Utility+1 | 40,147 | 0.0315 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How has Layer 1 performed recently?
The Layer 1 category has seen strong upward momentum over both 7-day and 30-day periods, with 84 tokens showing upward breadth over the past week and 85 over the past month. NEAR Protocol (NEAR) stands out, leading in streaks for both the 7-day and 30-day windows and also registering the highest score extremes in both periods. Over the last seven days, Yellow (YELLOW), VinuChain (VC), Fuse Token (FUSE), Ultima (ULTIMA), and Ethereum Classic (ETC) were the top climbers by rank delta, while Movement (MOVE) and IoTeX Network (IOTX) were among the notable fallers. Looking at the 30-day view, Yellow (YELLOW), Fuse Token (FUSE), COTI Token (COTI), and DAPPOS (DOS) demonstrated significant upward movement in rank, while Cellframe Token (CELL), Orbit Chain (ORC), and Movement (MOVE) experienced the most substantial declines.
What defines a Layer 1 blockchain?
A Layer 1 blockchain is a base network that processes and finalizes transactions on its own independent chain. It is the fundamental infrastructure upon which decentralized applications and other layers are built.
What are the core characteristics of Layer 1 blockchains?
Layer 1 blockchains are typically characterized by their ability to achieve decentralization, security, and scalability. They implement their own consensus mechanisms, such as Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake, to validate transactions and secure the network.
Why are Layer 1 blockchains important for the cryptocurrency ecosystem?
Layer 1 blockchains are crucial because they provide the foundational security and infrastructure for the entire ecosystem. They enable the creation and execution of smart contracts, host various decentralized applications, and support the issuance of other tokens.
What challenges do Layer 1 blockchains face?
Layer 1 blockchains often grapple with the 'blockchain trilemma,' a challenge in simultaneously optimizing decentralization, security, and scalability. Enhancing one aspect can sometimes lead to trade-offs in the others, leading to ongoing development and innovation to improve performance.