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Base-layer blockchain protocols — the foundation of Web3. Read AI-powered analyses of every Layer 1 project whitepaper.
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Ethereum
Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), facilitating a wide range of financial and non-financial solutions based on blockchain technology.
Layer 1Sui
Sui is a decentralized smart contract platform that leverages the Move programming language for advanced asset management and transaction scalability.
Layer 1Toncoin
The Open Network (TON) is a scalable blockchain platform designed to handle millions of transactions per second and support decentralized applications and services.
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Cosmos
ATOMCosmos is designed as a network of interoperable, customizable, and scalable blockchain applications, utilizing Tendermint's consensus to enable secure inter-blockchain communication.

Solana
SOLSolana proposes a new high-performance blockchain architecture that introduces Proof of History (PoH), offering a unique approach to verify the order and passage of time between events, which can result in significantly reduced validation times.

Tellor
TRBTellor is a decentralized oracle protocol designed to provide secure and censorship-resistant off-chain data to smart contracts on blockchains, utilizing a system of incentives to ensure data accuracy and security.

NEAR Protocol
NEARNEAR Protocol is a decentralized application platform designed to facilitate the deployment of user-friendly and scalable decentralized applications with low-cost transactions.

Statter Network
STTStatter Network is a public blockchain platform designed for the metaverse ecosystem, providing high-performance, secure infrastructure for developers, creators, and users.

OverProtocol
OVEROver Protocol is a blockchain project focused on enhancing decentralization, scalability, and accessibility by reducing resource demands and simplifying node operation.

StreamCoin
STRMStreamCoin aims to revolutionize streaming and digital art through its decentralized blockchain ecosystem, empowering content creators and consumers.

Polkadot
DOTPolkadot is a scalable, heterogeneous multi-chain framework designed to offer interoperability between various blockchains, enabling them to work seamlessly together.

LUKSO (Old)
LYXeLukso aims to provide a scalable, secure, and decentralized blockchain platform for various applications, leveraging innovative technologies and a unique consensus mechanism.

IoTeX
IOTXIoTeX is a decentralized network designed for the Internet of Things (IoT), employing blockchain technology to enhance scalability, privacy, and efficiency in IoT applications.

BNB
BNBBNB is the native utility token of the BNB Chain ecosystem, acting as a multi-chain asset that powers decentralized applications and facilitates value exchange across its network.

Pi
PIPi Network is a blockchain-based ecosystem that allows users to mine Pi tokens directly from their mobile devices, facilitating peer-to-peer transactions and decentralized applications.
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