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Top Layer 1 (L1) Coins

Layer 1 refers to the base layer or main blockchain architecture in a cryptocurrency network. This category includes foundational protocols that manage core functions like consensus mechanisms and transaction validation.

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  • The base-layer blockchains

    Layer 1 coins are the networks other projects build on, and we carry 74 of them here.

  • Many chains, one app

    Buy and hold coins from different Layer 1 networks together, funded by PayID or an Australian bank transfer.

  • Compare the fundamentals

    Networks differ in speed, fees and how they reach consensus, so weigh those points before choosing one.

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