Layer 1
Explore Layer 1 blockchains: secure, decentralized, and scalable foundations for the crypto ecosystem.
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Token | Price | 1d % ▲▼ | 1w % ▲▼ | 1m % ▲▼ | Market Cap ▲▼ | Volume 24h ▲▼ | Score ▲▼ | Category | Holders ▲▼ | Entropy ▲▼ | Mc/Rev ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEAR ProtocolNEAR | $1.989 | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | $25.82M | $51,905 | 77.25 | Utility+1 | 75,380 | 0.5021 | – |
Cardano TokenADA | $0.1744 | 2.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | $79.03M | $621,672 | 75.35 | Utility+2 | 165,592 | 0.3487 | – |
Injective BridgeINJ | $5.402 | 1.0% | 6.9% | 12.2% | $531.79M | $161,343 | 75.06 | Bridge+2 | 47,499 | 0.2725 | – |
AtoshiATOS | $0.0364 | -0.7% | -0.8% | -12.5% | $32.54M | $19,358 | 75.01 | Utility+1 | 31,921 | 0.6028 | – |
AvalancheAVAX | $6.622 | 0.5% | -1.1% | -1.4% | $13.22M | $16,040 | 74.53 | Utility+1 | 60,916 | 0.457 | – |
Realio NetworkRIO | $0.03588 | 5.9% | 7.6% | -1.3% | $323,353 | $571.97 | 74.12 | 31,565 | 0.7334 | – | |
NockNOCK | $0.01413 | -8.6% | -39.1% | -67.5% | $17.81M | $1.12M | 74.09 | Utility+2 | 6,823 | 0.5749 | – |
Polkadot TokenDOT | $0.8566 | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.5% | $13.79M | $18,123 | 74.09 | 73,830 | 0.4007 | – | |
SOLANASOL | $78.07 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | $85.96M | $1.39M | 74.04 | Utility+1 | 458,118 | 0.2931 | – |
Ice Open NetworkION | $0.00007759 | 0.4% | -11.4% | -17.3% | $892,246 | $14,013 | 74.01 | 20,371 | 0.6752 | – | |
Realio NetworkRIO | $0.03588 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 6.8% | $3.40M | $6,340 | 73.55 | 28,094 | 0.8097 | – | |
KiteKITE | $0.1174 | 3.9% | -3.5% | -28.4% | $1.15B | $603,520 | 73.37 | Layer 1+1 | 100,943 | 0.3348 | – |
ZilliqaZIL | $0.002514 | 1.8% | -16.0% | -16.6% | $48.81M | $18,820 | 73.23 | Utility+1 | 60,142 | 0.4357 | – |
MITOMITO | $0.02313 | 4.0% | 8.1% | 6.9% | $5.65M | $188,493 | 72.84 | Utility+2 | 72,994 | 0.2281 | – |
LightchainAILCAI | $0.002364 | 4.4% | -6.4% | -29.9% | $23.76M | $80,470 | 72.5 | AI+1 | 32,220 | 0.5896 | – |
ArcBlockABT | $0.1916 | 1.7% | -2.9% | -4.4% | $19.26M | $2,907 | 72.18 | 24,458 | 0.7952 | – | |
ProtonXPR | $0.002546 | -0.8% | 1.8% | 16.0% | $73.94M | $24,766 | 72.15 | Utility+1 | 13,824 | 0.4976 | – |
Injective ProtocolINJ | $5.402 | 1.0% | 6.9% | 7.9% | $537.65M | $25,861 | 72.11 | Utility+2 | 41,447 | 0.3336 | – |
CrossCROSS | $0.07247 | 2.9% | -6.1% | -8.2% | $72.52M | $725,532 | 71.64 | Utility+2 | 82,777 | 0.2033 | – |
NEARNEAR | $1.993 | 0.9% | -0.8% | -5.0% | $6.67M | $30,347 | 71.61 | Utility+2 | 8,488 | 0.698 | – |
Litecoin TokenLTC | $47.32 | -0.0% | 4.2% | 5.8% | $35.09M | $122,831 | 71.4 | Payment+1 | 47,583 | 0.2138 | – |
REALASSET | $0.269 | -5.5% | 0.1% | 4.6% | $41.02M | $680,059 | 71.32 | 17,277 | 0.2421 | – | |
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ | $0.04989 | 0.3% | -0.9% | -12.8% | $63.28M | $11,458 | 71.14 | Layer 1+1 | 28,836 | 0.4755 | – |
Cellframe TokenCELL | $0.03845 | 3.2% | -6.3% | 21.9% | $1.86M | $1,731 | 71.1 | Layer 1+1 | 10,779 | 0.7495 | – |
NesaNES | $0.235 | 2.9% | -3.2% | 27.2% | $23.50M | $11.55M | 70.99 | Utility+2 | 28,609 | 0.2244 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How has Layer 1 performed recently?
The Layer 1 category has been quiet over both the 7-day and 30-day periods, with no tokens experiencing significant upward or downward breadth, no notable climbers or fallers, and no extreme score movements or streak leaders.
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.