Best Layer 1 Protocols - Page 5

Persistence is a Tendermint/Cosmos-based Layer-1 network powering an ecosystem of DeFi products aimed at making liquid staked assets the default assets of the the PoS economy. Persistence is an interoperable protocol that provides developers with the ability to build applications that are either sovereign, modular or built on top of Persistence’s CosmWasm layer. Build App-chains within the Persistence Ecosystem that are interoperable with the Cosmos/IBC ecosystem and route IBC assets through Persistence Core-1 chain. Build Modular Apps directly on top of the Core-1 chain, using components of the Persistence architecture as plug-and-play interfaces. Build high-performance and easily upgradable Smart Contract Apps on Persistence chain with the integration of CosmWasm.

CLV Chain is a Substrate-based specialized Layer 1 chain that is EVM compatible and cross-chain interoperable. Infrastructure made ready for scaling dApps in the multi-chain universe. CLV offers seamless multi-chain indexing across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polkadot. Users can search through blocks, transactions, and accounts in all-in one streamlined environment. CLV incentivizes dApp builders by automatically sharing a percentage of the transaction fee’s with them. The redistribution will ensure a vibrant developer community and foster an innovative DeFi ecosystem on Sakura and CLV. CLV’s Dynamic Fee Schedule is a brand-new gas calculation method which allows CLV users to get gas discounts proportionally to the frequency of their network activity. Users with less interaction pay more gas, and users with more interactions will less gas over time according to a usage curve.

A 3rd generation Blockchain built to serve as a core infrastructure for future decentralized applications. With the ability to process up to 7000 transactions per second with a federated group of 16 rotating validators, Coreum is the fastest blockchain in the world. Using the well-established Tendermint Consensus Engine and Cosmos SDK, Coreum brings a low-latency proof-of-stake blockchain. Applications can be written in many languages and compiled into the modern turing-complete Web Assembly (WASM) before processing. With hundreds of Blockchains currently being used, Coreum deploys a bridge functionality to interoperate with various chains through collateralized wrapping.

Gnosis Chain is one of the first Ethereum sidechains and has stayed true to its values. By allowing contributors around the globe to easily run a node, Gnosis Chain is secured by over 120k validators. Its diverse validator set and the community governance ensure Gnosis Chain remains credibly neutral at a much lower price point than mainnet. Gnosis Chain is EVM-based and secured by at-home stakers around the world. Gnosis has all the tooling you are used to and trustless bridges to mainnet soon.

Berachain is an innovative Layer-1 blockchain that integrates Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility with a unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism. This approach enhances network security by incentivizing liquidity provision, allowing participants to earn governance tokens through active engagement in the ecosystem. Built on the modular BeaconKit framework, Berachain ensures scalability and seamless interoperability with existing Ethereum-based applications. Its tri-token model comprises BERA (utility token), HONEY (stablecoin), and BGT (governance token), each serving distinct roles to maintain a balanced and efficient ecosystem. Currently in its testnet phase, Berachain is anticipated to launch its mainnet by the end of 2024, aiming to offer a high-performance, liquidity-centric platform for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

Monad is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain that is fully compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). It offers exceptional throughput, capable of handling 10,000 transactions per second, with 1-second block times and single-slot finality. Designed with low hardware requirements, Monad enables decentralized applications to scale efficiently without compromising security or decentralization. Its architecture incorporates features such as optimistic parallel execution, asynchronous execution, and a custom state database (MonadDB), all contributing to its superior performance and scalability.

BlockGuard is a comprehensive suite of secure decentralized finance (DeFi) products designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the DeFi ecosystem. BlockGuard features a Layer 1 blockchain, BlockGuard Network (BGN), a user-friendly digital wallet called Fusio Wallet, a portfolio management solution called Fusio Portfolio, and two tokens to enable connections and investments in the DeFi space. BlockGuard aims to make DeFi accessible to a broader audience, facilitating the transition from traditional finance to decentralized solutions.

Supra is a high-performance blockchain platform designed to enable the development of "Super dApps" with its unique combination of extreme throughput, multiVM compatibility, and native oracle services. Built on Supra L1, the platform offers developers the flexibility to create composable ecosystems using custom governance, tokens, and fee markets, all while benefiting from industry-leading scalability with 500,000 transactions per second (TPS). Supra L1 also supports multiple programming languages, including EVM, MoveVM, and SolanaVM, making it ideal for a diverse range of applications. By offering native oracle data, VRF, cross-chain communication, and automated execution, Supra provides developers with all the tools needed to build fast, secure, and interconnected decentralized applications.

Cardano is a blockchain platform for changemakers, innovators, and visionaries, with the tools and technologies required to create possibility for the many, as well as the few, and bring about positive global change. Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform: the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods. It combines pioneering technologies to provide unparalleled security and sustainability to decentralized applications, systems, and societies. With a leading team of engineers, Cardano exists to redistribute power from unaccountable structures to the margins – to individuals – and be an enabling force for positive change and progress. Cardano restores trust to global systems – creating, through science, a more secure, transparent, and sustainable foundation for individuals to transact and exchange, systems to govern, and enterprises to grow.

The Internet of Blockchains. Cosmos is an ever-expanding ecosystem of interconnected apps and services, built for a decentralized future. Enter a new universe of connected services. Cosmos apps and services connect using IBC, the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol. This innovation enables you to freely exchange assets and data across sovereign decentralized blockchains. Serving as the economic center of Cosmos, the Cosmos Hub is a blockchain that provides vital services to the Interchain. Set to operate a next-gen decentralized exchange, swapping digital assets from across the Interchain, with very low fees and instant transaction confirmation. With the upcoming Interchain Staking feature, ATOM will soon be securing many chains, in exchange for additional staking rewards. A core mission of the Hub – to connect chains by establishing IBC connections with compatible chains and operating decentralized bridges with chains like Ethereum and Bitcoin.

Harmony is an open and fast blockchain. Our mainnet runs Ethereum applications with 2-second transaction finality and 100 times lower fees. Harmony’s secure bridges offer cross-chain asset transfers with Ethereum, Binance and other chains. Harmony serves as a platform for creators to connect with their community. Harmony’s bridges can connect any Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake chains. Our FlyClient architecture are fully trustless and highly gas-efficient. Currently, our bridges for Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain secure tens of millions cross-chain assets. Developers simply change Chain ID and enjoy faster EVM executions identical at the bytecode level. They can use their familiar and standard Web3 tooling to easily migrate to Harmony. What about users? They can continue to use MetaMask or Ledger — but now pay minimal fees. Any Ethereum wallets or portals can work on Harmony without code changes or new installs.

A new blockchain and smart transaction platform that is easier to use, more efficient, and secure. We believe that cryptocurrency should be easier to use than cash, harder to lose, and nearly impossible to steal. Anyone who wants to validate transactions should be able to farm without single-use hardware or a big electricity bill. Chia Network develops a blockchain and smart transaction platform created by the inventor of BitTorrent, Bram Cohen. It implements the first new Nakamoto consensus algorithm since Bitcoin in 2008. Proofs of Space and Time replace energy intensive “proofs of work.” Chialisp is Chia’s new on chain programming language that is powerful, easy to audit, and secure. It will make cryptocurrency easier to use than cash. Reference smart transactions currently available are: Colored coins, rate-limited wallets, and distributed identity wallets.

Highly decentralized blockchain development platform; built to enable Microsoft developers to develop blockchain solutions in a language they know and love. Stratis provides a feature-rich ecosystem with tooling and Software-Development-Kits that allow solutions to be built with confidence and assurance thanks to the mature underlying framework. Decentralized, highly secure, and energy-efficient, the Stratis Platform presents the ideal platform to deploy your blockchain project. Stratis’ architecture is based upon Bitcoin, the most secure blockchain to date; combined with Stratis’ implementation of Proof-of-Stake the blockchain produces a low carbon footprint thanks to energy-efficient block production. The Stratis Platform provides a feature-rich toolset, lowering the barrier to entry for new developers learning blockchain concepts with code examples and reference implementations.