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
-51999
BitcoinBTC
$67,550.00
-51998
EthereumETH
$2,051.34
-51997
BNBBNB
$616.93
-51996
SolanaSOL
$83.79
-51995
TRONTRX
$0.32
-51994
HyperliquidHYPE
$38.51
-51993
Bitcoin CashBCH
$455.70
-51992
CardanoADA
$0.25
-51991
MoneroXMR
$334.83
-51990
CantonCC
$0.15
-51989
LitecoinLTC
$54.14
-51988
MemeCoreM
$2.33
-51987
HederaHBAR
$0.09
-51986
AvalancheAVAX
$8.85
-51985
ZcashZEC
$225.19
-51984
SuiSUI
$0.87
-51983
BittensorTAO
$320.32
-51982
ToncoinTON
$1.24
-51981
CronosCRO
$0.07
-51980
Pi NetworkPI
$0.18
-51979
NEAR ProtocolNEAR
$1.20
-51978
Ethereum ClassicETC
$8.21
-51977
Internet ComputerICP
$2.25
-51976
KaspaKAS
$0.03
-51975
AptosAPT
$0.94
-51974
AlgorandALGO
$0.08
-51973
FlareFLR
$0.00780
-51972
FilecoinFIL
$0.84
-51971
XDC NetworkXDC
$0.03
-51970
Provenance BlockchainHASH
$0.01
-51969
VeChainVET
$0.00674
-51968
FasttokenFTN
$1.09
-51967
ChilizCHZ
$0.04
-51966
TezosXTZ
$0.35
-51965
DecredDCR
$20.93
-51964
SeiSEI
$0.05
-51963
GnosisGNO
$120.79
-51962
InjectiveINJ
$2.90
-51961
KiteKITE
$0.16
-51960
KaiaKAIA
$0.05
-51959
CelestiaTIA
$0.30
-51958
Unit BitcoinUBTC
$76,498.00
-51957
IOTAIOTA
$0.06
-51956
PlasmaXPL
$0.09
-51955
StoryIP
$0.54
-51954
OnyxcoinXCN
$0.00506
-51953
Sonic (prev. FTM)S
$0.04
-51952
Theta NetworkTHETA
$0.15
-51951
ZanoZANO
$9.93
-51950
GALAGALA
$0.00288
-51949
QubicQUBIC
$9.91e-7
-51948
eCashXEC
$0.00000670
-51947
Ozone ChainOZO
$0.13
-51946
VaultaA
$0.07
-51945
WEMIXWEMIX
$0.26
-51944
ArweaveAR
$1.73
-51943
MultiversXEGLD
$3.82
-51942
BerachainBERA
$0.45
-51941
0G0G
$0.48
-51940
INIINI
$0.11
-51939
dYdXDYDX
$0.10
-51938
OasisROSE
$0.01
-51937
CreditcoinCTC
$0.14
-51936
KeetaKTA
$0.15
-51935
CoinExCET
$0.03
-51934
DigiByteDGB
$0.00404
-51933
NexpaceNXPC
$0.28
-51932
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ
$0.06
-51931
Mina ProtocolMINA
$0.05
-51930
RoninRON
$0.09
-51929
aelfELF
$0.08
-51928
AstarASTR
$0.00749
-51927
ZetaChainZETA
$0.05
-51926
EntangleNTGL
$0.0000966
-51925
KavaKAVA
$0.05
-51924
PolymeshPOLYX
$0.04
-51923
MANTRAOM
$0.01
-51922
VerusVRSC
$0.69
-51921
ConcordiumCCD
$0.00462
-51920
PlumePLUME
$0.01
-51919
DUSKDUSK
$0.11
-51918
NanoXNO
$0.41
-51917
VeThorVTHO
$0.000535
-51916
Casper NetworkCSPR
$0.00324
-51915
ChiaXCH
$2.67
-51914
AtomOneATONE
$0.38
-51913
FlowFLOW
$0.03
-51912
ALEOALEO
$0.05
-51911
ZIGChainZIG
$0.03
-51910
Enjin CoinENJ
$0.02
-51909
VanaVANA
$1.27
-51908
UCHAINUCN
$386.52
-51907
ConstellationDAG
$0.00928
-51906
SKALESKL
$0.00582
-51905
CoreCORE
$0.03
-51904
Omni Network [Old]OMNI
$0.66
-51903
Quai NetworkQUAI
$0.03
-51902
Mango NetworkMGO
$0.02
-51901
HarmonyONE
$0.00214
-51900
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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