Layer 1 L1

Layer 1 blockchains (L1) form the core of the crypto ecosystem, serving as the base protocols where transactions are validated, blocks are produced, and decentralized applications are deployed. Prominent examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche - each defining new standards in scalability, security, and decentralization. In 2025, Layer 1 crypto networks continue to evolve through upgrades like sharding, rollups, and consensus optimization, ensuring faster and more cost-efficient performance. These base-layer blockchains not only secure the ecosystem but also host thriving DeFi, NFT, and gaming projects that drive user adoption. As the competition between Layer 1 coins intensifies, the focus shifts to interoperability, energy efficiency, and ecosystem growth. Understanding Layer 1 tokens helps investors and developers navigate how the entire blockchain stack operates from consensus mechanisms to on-chain governance. L1s remain the foundation upon which the decentralized future is being built.

#Coin NamePriceAction
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BitcoinBTC
$67,550.00
-18298
EthereumETH
$2,051.34
-18297
BNBBNB
$616.93
-18296
SolanaSOL
$83.79
-18295
TRONTRX
$0.32
-18294
HyperliquidHYPE
$38.51
-18293
Bitcoin CashBCH
$455.70
-18292
CardanoADA
$0.25
-18291
MoneroXMR
$334.83
-18290
CantonCC
$0.15
-18289
LitecoinLTC
$54.14
-18288
MemeCoreM
$2.33
-18287
HederaHBAR
$0.09
-18286
AvalancheAVAX
$8.85
-18285
ZcashZEC
$225.19
-18284
SuiSUI
$0.87
-18283
BittensorTAO
$320.32
-18282
ToncoinTON
$1.24
-18281
CronosCRO
$0.07
-18280
Pi NetworkPI
$0.18
-18279
NEAR ProtocolNEAR
$1.20
-18278
Ethereum ClassicETC
$8.21
-18277
Internet ComputerICP
$2.25
-18276
KaspaKAS
$0.03
-18275
AptosAPT
$0.94
-18274
AlgorandALGO
$0.08
-18273
FlareFLR
$0.00780
-18272
FilecoinFIL
$0.84
-18271
XDC NetworkXDC
$0.03
-18270
Provenance BlockchainHASH
$0.01
-18269
VeChainVET
$0.00674
-18268
FasttokenFTN
$1.09
-18267
ChilizCHZ
$0.04
-18266
TezosXTZ
$0.35
-18265
DecredDCR
$20.93
-18264
SeiSEI
$0.05
-18263
GnosisGNO
$120.79
-18262
InjectiveINJ
$2.90
-18261
KiteKITE
$0.16
-18260
KaiaKAIA
$0.05
-18259
CelestiaTIA
$0.30
-18258
Unit BitcoinUBTC
$76,498.00
-18257
IOTAIOTA
$0.06
-18256
PlasmaXPL
$0.09
-18255
StoryIP
$0.54
-18254
OnyxcoinXCN
$0.00506
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Sonic (prev. FTM)S
$0.04
-18252
Theta NetworkTHETA
$0.15
-18251
ZanoZANO
$9.93
-18250
GALAGALA
$0.00288
-18249
QubicQUBIC
$9.91e-7
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eCashXEC
$0.00000670
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Ozone ChainOZO
$0.13
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VaultaA
$0.07
-18245
WEMIXWEMIX
$0.26
-18244
ArweaveAR
$1.73
-18243
MultiversXEGLD
$3.82
-18242
BerachainBERA
$0.45
-18241
0G0G
$0.48
-18240
INIINI
$0.11
-18239
dYdXDYDX
$0.10
-18238
OasisROSE
$0.01
-18237
CreditcoinCTC
$0.14
-18236
KeetaKTA
$0.15
-18235
CoinExCET
$0.03
-18234
DigiByteDGB
$0.00404
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NexpaceNXPC
$0.28
-18232
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ
$0.06
-18231
Mina ProtocolMINA
$0.05
-18230
RoninRON
$0.09
-18229
aelfELF
$0.08
-18228
AstarASTR
$0.00749
-18227
ZetaChainZETA
$0.05
-18226
EntangleNTGL
$0.0000966
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KavaKAVA
$0.05
-18224
PolymeshPOLYX
$0.04
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MANTRAOM
$0.01
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VerusVRSC
$0.69
-18221
ConcordiumCCD
$0.00462
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PlumePLUME
$0.01
-18219
DUSKDUSK
$0.11
-18218
NanoXNO
$0.41
-18217
VeThorVTHO
$0.000535
-18216
Casper NetworkCSPR
$0.00324
-18215
ChiaXCH
$2.67
-18214
AtomOneATONE
$0.38
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FlowFLOW
$0.03
-18212
ALEOALEO
$0.05
-18211
ZIGChainZIG
$0.03
-18210
Enjin CoinENJ
$0.02
-18209
VanaVANA
$1.27
-18208
UCHAINUCN
$386.52
-18207
ConstellationDAG
$0.00928
-18206
SKALESKL
$0.00582
-18205
CoreCORE
$0.03
-18204
Omni Network [Old]OMNI
$0.66
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Quai NetworkQUAI
$0.03
-18202
Mango NetworkMGO
$0.02
-18201
HarmonyONE
$0.00214
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HiveHIVE
$0.06
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Layer 1 blockchain?

Layer 1 is the base blockchain layer where transactions occur and blocks are validated directly on-chain.

Which are the top Layer 1 crypto projects?

Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Avalanche, and Cardano are leading Layer 1 networks.

How does Layer 1 differ from Layer 2?

Layer 1 handles core blockchain operations, while Layer 2 builds on top to improve speed and scalability.

Why are Layer 1 tokens valuable?

They secure the network, enable staking, and often power decentralized applications.

What’s next for Layer 1 blockchains in 2025?

Expect greater interoperability, sustainability, and support for cross-chain ecosystems.

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