Layer 1 Blockchains: Core Crypto
Infrastructure Explained

Layer 1 blockchains are the foundation of the crypto ecosystem. These networks run their own consensus mechanisms and support smart contracts, decentralized apps, and token ecosystems. From Bitcoin to Solana, this section breaks down the major Layer 1s that power everything else in the space.

Bitcoin (BTC)

Ethereum (ETH)

Solana (SOL)

Cardano (ADA)

Tezos (XTZ)

Polkadot (DOT)

Near Protocol (NEAR)

Algorand (ALGO)

Avalanche (AVAX)

Aptos (APT)

Sui (SUI)

Elrond (EGLD)

Hedera (HBAR)

Kaspa (KAS)

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