Layer 1 (L1) · Category
Best Layer 1 Cryptocurrencies
Base blockchains with their own security and settlement — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and the smart-contract platforms that everything else is built on.
| # | Name | Last 14d | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BitcoinBTC | $63,960.00 | +0.37% | $1.28T | $18.32B | |
| 2 | EthereumETH | $1,803.19 | +0.19% | $217.65B | $6.67B | |
| 3 | SolanaSOL | $76.61 | +1.78% | $44.6B | $1.48B | |
| 4 | TRONTRX | $0.3297 | +0.25% | $31.27B | $256.07M | |
| 5 | CardanoADA | $0.1639 | +2.42% | $6.11B | $281.69M | |
| 6 | ToncoinTON | $1.64 | +1.86% | $4.47B | $26.74M | |
| 7 | SuiSUI | $0.7393 | +0.60% | $3B | $170.57M | |
| 8 | HederaHBAR | $0.0679 | +3.28% | $2.97B | $83.96M | |
| 9 | AvalancheAVAX | $6.39 | +4.69% | $2.76B | $154.42M | |
| 10 | NEAR ProtocolNEAR | $1.89 | +0.16% | $2.45B | $88.99M | |
| 11 | PolkadotDOT | $0.8489 | +3.00% | $1.44B | $67.64M | |
| 12 | KaspaKAS | $0.0289 | +2.16% | $795.75M | $6.79M | |
| 13 | AptosAPT | $0.6234 | +0.90% | $519.47M | $36.91M |
About layer 1 coins
Layer 1 networks are the foundational blockchains that settle their own transactions and secure themselves, rather than borrowing security from another chain. They span the store-of-value giants like Bitcoin, the smart-contract heavyweights like Ethereum, and high-throughput challengers such as Solana, Sui and Aptos. Market cap here is dominated by a handful of names, but the competition for developers and users is where most of the action sits.
The table above ranks the layer 1 coins we track by market capitalisation, so the sector’s biggest names sit at the top. Prices, 24-hour movement and volume are pulled live and are indicative only — always confirm on your exchange before trading, and treat the more speculative corners of this sector as high-risk.
Layer 1 coins A–Z
Frequently asked questions
What are layer 1 cryptocurrencies?
Layer 1 networks are the foundational blockchains that settle their own transactions and secure themselves, rather than borrowing security from another chain. They span the store-of-value giants like Bitcoin, the smart-contract heavyweights like Ethereum, and high-throughput challengers such as Solana, Sui and Aptos. Market cap here is dominated by a handful of names, but the competition for developers and users is where most of the action sits.
How many layer 1 coins are listed here?
This hub tracks 13 of the most established layer 1 coins, ranked by market capitalisation with live prices. We focus on the largest and most liquid names rather than every micro-cap token in the sector.
How are the layer 1 coins ranked?
By market capitalisation — price multiplied by circulating supply — which is the standard way to gauge a coin’s relative size. You can re-sort the table by price, 24-hour change or volume, and use the Gainers and Losers tabs to surface the biggest daily moves.
Are these prices live and how often do they update?
Yes. The table is server-rendered on each request and cached briefly to respect data-source rate limits, so figures refresh within about a minute. Reload the page for the latest snapshot.