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
-27199
BitcoinBTC
$67,550.00
-27198
EthereumETH
$2,051.34
-27197
BNBBNB
$616.93
-27196
SolanaSOL
$83.79
-27195
TRONTRX
$0.32
-27194
HyperliquidHYPE
$38.51
-27193
Bitcoin CashBCH
$455.70
-27192
CardanoADA
$0.25
-27191
MoneroXMR
$334.83
-27190
CantonCC
$0.15
-27189
LitecoinLTC
$54.14
-27188
MemeCoreM
$2.33
-27187
HederaHBAR
$0.09
-27186
AvalancheAVAX
$8.85
-27185
ZcashZEC
$225.19
-27184
SuiSUI
$0.87
-27183
BittensorTAO
$320.32
-27182
ToncoinTON
$1.24
-27181
CronosCRO
$0.07
-27180
Pi NetworkPI
$0.18
-27179
NEAR ProtocolNEAR
$1.20
-27178
Ethereum ClassicETC
$8.21
-27177
Internet ComputerICP
$2.25
-27176
KaspaKAS
$0.03
-27175
AptosAPT
$0.94
-27174
AlgorandALGO
$0.08
-27173
FlareFLR
$0.00780
-27172
FilecoinFIL
$0.84
-27171
XDC NetworkXDC
$0.03
-27170
Provenance BlockchainHASH
$0.01
-27169
VeChainVET
$0.00674
-27168
FasttokenFTN
$1.09
-27167
ChilizCHZ
$0.04
-27166
TezosXTZ
$0.35
-27165
DecredDCR
$20.93
-27164
SeiSEI
$0.05
-27163
GnosisGNO
$120.79
-27162
InjectiveINJ
$2.90
-27161
KiteKITE
$0.16
-27160
KaiaKAIA
$0.05
-27159
CelestiaTIA
$0.30
-27158
Unit BitcoinUBTC
$76,498.00
-27157
IOTAIOTA
$0.06
-27156
PlasmaXPL
$0.09
-27155
StoryIP
$0.54
-27154
OnyxcoinXCN
$0.00506
-27153
Sonic (prev. FTM)S
$0.04
-27152
Theta NetworkTHETA
$0.15
-27151
ZanoZANO
$9.93
-27150
GALAGALA
$0.00288
-27149
QubicQUBIC
$9.91e-7
-27148
eCashXEC
$0.00000670
-27147
Ozone ChainOZO
$0.13
-27146
VaultaA
$0.07
-27145
WEMIXWEMIX
$0.26
-27144
ArweaveAR
$1.73
-27143
MultiversXEGLD
$3.82
-27142
BerachainBERA
$0.45
-27141
0G0G
$0.48
-27140
INIINI
$0.11
-27139
dYdXDYDX
$0.10
-27138
OasisROSE
$0.01
-27137
CreditcoinCTC
$0.14
-27136
KeetaKTA
$0.15
-27135
CoinExCET
$0.03
-27134
DigiByteDGB
$0.00404
-27133
NexpaceNXPC
$0.28
-27132
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ
$0.06
-27131
Mina ProtocolMINA
$0.05
-27130
RoninRON
$0.09
-27129
aelfELF
$0.08
-27128
AstarASTR
$0.00749
-27127
ZetaChainZETA
$0.05
-27126
EntangleNTGL
$0.0000966
-27125
KavaKAVA
$0.05
-27124
PolymeshPOLYX
$0.04
-27123
MANTRAOM
$0.01
-27122
VerusVRSC
$0.69
-27121
ConcordiumCCD
$0.00462
-27120
PlumePLUME
$0.01
-27119
DUSKDUSK
$0.11
-27118
NanoXNO
$0.41
-27117
VeThorVTHO
$0.000535
-27116
Casper NetworkCSPR
$0.00324
-27115
ChiaXCH
$2.67
-27114
AtomOneATONE
$0.38
-27113
FlowFLOW
$0.03
-27112
ALEOALEO
$0.05
-27111
ZIGChainZIG
$0.03
-27110
Enjin CoinENJ
$0.02
-27109
VanaVANA
$1.27
-27108
UCHAINUCN
$386.52
-27107
ConstellationDAG
$0.00928
-27106
SKALESKL
$0.00582
-27105
CoreCORE
$0.03
-27104
Omni Network [Old]OMNI
$0.66
-27103
Quai NetworkQUAI
$0.03
-27102
Mango NetworkMGO
$0.02
-27101
HarmonyONE
$0.00214
-27100
HiveHIVE
$0.06
Page -271 of 3

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.

Important Disclaimer

All content provided herein our website, hyperlinked sites, associated applications, forums, blogs, social media accounts and other platforms is for your general information only, procured from third party sources. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. No part of the content that we provide constitutes financial advice, legal advice or any other form of advice meant for your specific reliance for any purpose. Any use or reliance on our content is solely at your own risk and discretion. You should conduct your own research, review, analyse and verify our content before relying on them. Trading is a highly risky activity that can lead to major losses, please therefore consult your financial advisor before making any decision. No content on our Site is meant to be a solicitation or offer.