The GMCI Layer 1 Index serves as a benchmark for the leading base-layer blockchains that form the foundation of the decentralized ecosystem. Developed by the Global Market Crypto Index (GMCI), it tracks the performance of top Layer 1 cryptocurrencies that power smart contracts, decentralized applications, and scalable blockchain infrastructures. In 2025, with increased competition among Layer 1 networks for speed, security, and interoperability, the GMCI Layer 1 Index offers investors and analysts a transparent tool to measure sector health and innovation. By aggregating data from major chains such as Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, it reflects the evolving market dynamics driving blockchain adoption. This index is essential for understanding how foundational protocols shape the Web3 economy and the future of digital finance.
The GMCI Layer 1 Index tracks the performance of major base-layer blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana.
Layer 1 networks form the core infrastructure for decentralized applications, smart contracts, and digital assets.
It was created by the Global Market Crypto Index (GMCI) to benchmark foundational blockchain performance.
It measures market capitalization, liquidity, and performance of leading Layer 1 protocols.
Investors use it to analyze sector growth, compare blockchain efficiency, and track Layer 1 innovation.