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
-61998
EthereumETH
$2,051.34
-61997
BNBBNB
$616.93
-61996
SolanaSOL
$83.79
-61995
TRONTRX
$0.32
-61994
HyperliquidHYPE
$38.51
-61993
Bitcoin CashBCH
$455.70
-61992
CardanoADA
$0.25
-61991
MoneroXMR
$334.83
-61990
CantonCC
$0.15
-61989
LitecoinLTC
$54.14
-61988
MemeCoreM
$2.33
-61987
HederaHBAR
$0.09
-61986
AvalancheAVAX
$8.85
-61985
ZcashZEC
$225.19
-61984
SuiSUI
$0.87
-61983
BittensorTAO
$320.32
-61982
ToncoinTON
$1.24
-61981
CronosCRO
$0.07
-61980
Pi NetworkPI
$0.18
-61979
NEAR ProtocolNEAR
$1.20
-61978
Ethereum ClassicETC
$8.21
-61977
Internet ComputerICP
$2.25
-61976
KaspaKAS
$0.03
-61975
AptosAPT
$0.94
-61974
AlgorandALGO
$0.08
-61973
FlareFLR
$0.00780
-61972
FilecoinFIL
$0.84
-61971
XDC NetworkXDC
$0.03
-61970
Provenance BlockchainHASH
$0.01
-61969
VeChainVET
$0.00674
-61968
FasttokenFTN
$1.09
-61967
ChilizCHZ
$0.04
-61966
TezosXTZ
$0.35
-61965
DecredDCR
$20.93
-61964
SeiSEI
$0.05
-61963
GnosisGNO
$120.79
-61962
InjectiveINJ
$2.90
-61961
KiteKITE
$0.16
-61960
KaiaKAIA
$0.05
-61959
CelestiaTIA
$0.30
-61958
Unit BitcoinUBTC
$76,498.00
-61957
IOTAIOTA
$0.06
-61956
PlasmaXPL
$0.09
-61955
StoryIP
$0.54
-61954
OnyxcoinXCN
$0.00506
-61953
Sonic (prev. FTM)S
$0.04
-61952
Theta NetworkTHETA
$0.15
-61951
ZanoZANO
$9.93
-61950
GALAGALA
$0.00288
-61949
QubicQUBIC
$9.91e-7
-61948
eCashXEC
$0.00000670
-61947
Ozone ChainOZO
$0.13
-61946
VaultaA
$0.07
-61945
WEMIXWEMIX
$0.26
-61944
ArweaveAR
$1.73
-61943
MultiversXEGLD
$3.82
-61942
BerachainBERA
$0.45
-61941
0G0G
$0.48
-61940
INIINI
$0.11
-61939
dYdXDYDX
$0.10
-61938
OasisROSE
$0.01
-61937
CreditcoinCTC
$0.14
-61936
KeetaKTA
$0.15
-61935
CoinExCET
$0.03
-61934
DigiByteDGB
$0.00404
-61933
NexpaceNXPC
$0.28
-61932
AIOZ NetworkAIOZ
$0.06
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Mina ProtocolMINA
$0.05
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RoninRON
$0.09
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aelfELF
$0.08
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AstarASTR
$0.00749
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ZetaChainZETA
$0.05
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EntangleNTGL
$0.0000966
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KavaKAVA
$0.05
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PolymeshPOLYX
$0.04
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MANTRAOM
$0.01
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VerusVRSC
$0.69
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ConcordiumCCD
$0.00462
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PlumePLUME
$0.01
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DUSKDUSK
$0.11
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NanoXNO
$0.41
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VeThorVTHO
$0.000535
-61916
Casper NetworkCSPR
$0.00324
-61915
ChiaXCH
$2.67
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AtomOneATONE
$0.38
-61913
FlowFLOW
$0.03
-61912
ALEOALEO
$0.05
-61911
ZIGChainZIG
$0.03
-61910
Enjin CoinENJ
$0.02
-61909
VanaVANA
$1.27
-61908
UCHAINUCN
$386.52
-61907
ConstellationDAG
$0.00928
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SKALESKL
$0.00582
-61905
CoreCORE
$0.03
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Omni Network [Old]OMNI
$0.66
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Quai NetworkQUAI
$0.03
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Mango NetworkMGO
$0.02
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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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