List of L1 companies in Web3 (2026)

Kusama Relay Chain is a public Layer-1 blockchain providing shared security and interoperability for parachains and applications built for rapid innovation.

A modular Layer-1 blockchain that coordinates Universal Accounts across chains and unifies users and liquidity. It exposes three core capabilities—Universal Accounts, Universal Liquidity, and Universal Gas—so dApps can be chain‑agnostic while users keep one address and balance and can pay gas with any token.

Conflux eSpace is a public Layer 1 blockchain using a hybrid PoW and PoS consensus with a Tree-Graph ledger structure that allows concurrent block processing. Two execution environments operate over the same consensus and share the CFX token: Core Space, which uses Conflux's native protocol with storage collateral and a fee sponsorship mechanism for gas payments; and eSpace, a fully EVM-compatible layer that accepts standard Ethereum tooling and wallets. CFX transfers between spaces are handled by an internal CrossSpaceCall contract.

Fetch Network implements Cosmos SDK-based blockchain through Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, enabling agent registration, smart contract execution, and cross-chain interoperability. The network provides CosmWasm support while maintaining transaction finality and validator staking capabilities.

Oraichain Mainnet is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK with delegated proof-of-stake consensus, enabling AI oracle services and cross-chain data verification. The network provides IBC compatibility for trustless communication with other Cosmos chains while supporting CosmWasm smart contracts for AI-enhanced dApp deployment. Validators secure the network through ORAI token staking and execute oracle scripts that verify AI API responses through test case validation before writing data on-chain.

StaFi Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain built on the Polkadot Substrate framework, serving as the consensus and governance layer of the StaFi Protocol. It uses Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) consensus with FIS as the native staking and governance token, supporting FIS transfers, multi-signature accounts, and on-chain staking rewards. The chain launched mainnet on 7 September 2020 and is accessible via a Polkadot.js-based explorer and Subscan.

Layer-1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK designed for AI workloads, featuring verifiable AI execution, decentralized GPU marketplace, and tokenized data infrastructure.

Bifrost Network is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain using proof of stake for fast, low-cost transactions. The network runs smart contracts and supports native cross-chain operations.

Monero Network is a decentralized blockchain platform that validates transactions through a proof-of-work consensus mechanism using the RandomX algorithm. The network maintains transaction privacy through ring signatures that obscure sender identities, stealth addresses that hide recipient information, and RingCT technology that conceals transaction amounts. Network participants mine blocks approximately every two minutes, with tail emission providing perpetual mining incentives after the initial supply distribution.

Osmosis Chain is a proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK as an application-specific blockchain for decentralized exchange operations. The chain uses Tendermint consensus and Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol for cross-chain asset transfers across multiple blockchain ecosystems. The system supports Superfluid Staking for combined liquidity provision and network security, captures MEV on-chain through its Protocol Revenue module, and offers smart accounts with multi-token gas payment options.

IOTA Mainnet is a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain with an object-centric architecture for decentralized applications, supporting high throughput, fast finality, and staking for network security.

Flare Network is a full-stack layer 1 blockchain designed for data-intensive use cases, featuring enshrined data protocols and EVM compatibility. The network provides fast finality with 1.8-second average block times and enables developers to access external blockchain data and real-world APIs through its native oracle infrastructure.

A Layer 1 blockchain implementing zero-knowledge proof cryptography for optional transaction privacy. The network operates using Proof-of-Work consensus with the Equihash mining algorithm, processing blocks every 75 seconds. Zcash supports dual address types: transparent addresses for public transactions and shielded addresses using zk-SNARKs to encrypt sender, receiver, and amount data. The protocol maintains a 21 million coin supply cap with block rewards distributed to miners and ecosystem development funding. Users can choose transaction privacy levels and include encrypted memo fields for private messaging.

Supra Layer 1 is a high-performance blockchain with MultiVM support for Move, EVM, Solana, and CosmWasm, featuring native oracles, automation, and cross-chain messaging with 500k TPS throughput and sub-second finality.

A dual-token blockchain providing high-performance smart contract execution and consensus mechanisms optimized for enterprise applications requiring privacy and scalability.

GRX Chain is an EVM-compatible Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) blockchain developed within the GroveX ecosystem. The network supports smart contracts, staking, governance, cross-chain asset interoperability, and decentralized applications.

dYdX Chain operates as an independent Layer 1 blockchain built with Cosmos SDK and Tendermint Proof-of-Stake consensus. The blockchain facilitates perpetual contract and spot trading through a fully decentralized order book and matching engine, processing transactions with validators securing the network through DYDX token staking.

SORA Network is a Substrate-based L1 blockchain featuring algorithmic token supply management through a Token Bonding Curve, on-chain governance via the SORA Parliament, and native DeFi primitives for asset swaps and liquidity provision. The network operates as an independent chain with parachain connections to Kusama and Polkadot relay chains, enabling cross-ecosystem interoperability.

BounceBit Chain provides dual-token PoS consensus using Bitcoin and BB tokens for network security, enabling EVM-compatible smart contracts while leveraging Bitcoin's security model for institutional-grade infrastructure.

Core Chain is an EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain using Satoshi Plus consensus, which integrates Delegated Proof of Work from Bitcoin miners, Delegated Proof of Stake from CORE token holders, and self-custodial Bitcoin staking via Bitcoin's native CLTV timelock opcode. Validators are elected each round based on a hybrid score across all three delegation sources. The network produces blocks with sub-cent gas fees and supports Solidity smart contracts, DeFi protocols, NFTs, and cross-chain bridges.

Metal Blockchain provides Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions using Avalanche consensus protocols, enabling creation of private subnets with BSA compliance and interoperability features.

Internet Computer Protocol is a L1 blockchain that extends the internet with native computing functionality, enabling smart contracts to serve web content directly and interact with other blockchains through chain-key cryptography.

XT Smart Chain is a public EVM-compatible blockchain that uses XT as the native gas token and supports smart-contract deployment.

Celestia Mainnet operates a proof-of-stake blockchain implementing data availability sampling through erasure coding and namespaced Merkle trees, enabling light nodes to verify block data availability without downloading entire blocks. The network processes PayForBlobs transactions for rollups to publish data, with blocks initially sized between 2MB and 8MB, upgradeable through governance. Built on Cosmos SDK with modified Tendermint consensus, the system separates consensus and data availability from execution, allowing developers to deploy custom rollups using Celestia as the base layer.

A Cosmos SDK blockchain using Tendermint BFT consensus that serves as the settlement, governance, and coordination layer for the Lava protocol. The chain manages validator staking, provider registration, subscription payments, quality-of-service dispute resolution, and decentralized governance for blockchain data access infrastructure.

Nyx is a Cosmos SDK-based Layer 1 blockchain serving as the financial and credential layer of the Nym ecosystem. Validators manage CosmWasm smart contracts governing node operator token economics and distribute $NYM staking rewards. Nyx validators also issue threshold-signed zk-nym anonymous credentials using the Coconut protocol, enabling unlinkable network access. The chain supports IBC cross-chain transfers for the $NYM utility token.

Canton Network implements privacy-enabled blockchain infrastructure through Daml smart contracts and sync domains, enabling institutional asset tokenization and confidential transactions. The system provides sub-transaction privacy while maintaining real-time synchronization across participant nodes through the Global Synchronizer protocol.

Layer-1 EVM-compatible blockchain secured by Proof-of-Stake with native KUB coin.

MegaChain is an L1 blockchain that coordinates the MegaYours ecosystem through Chromia's relational architecture, enabling horizontal scalability via app chains and processing usage fees denominated in MEGA. The chain serves as the central settlement and state-coordination layer for cross-chain asset operations, facilitating metadata verification across connected networks.

MultiversX Blockchain operates as a Layer 1 protocol using adaptive state sharding, enabling parallel transaction processing across multiple shards. The system maintains network security through Secure Proof of Stake consensus while supporting WASM-based smart contracts and native asset creation.

Chiliz Chain is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain using Proof of Staked Authority consensus mechanism, enabling sports organizations and developers to deploy decentralized applications for fan engagement. The network operates with validator nodes from sports teams, blockchain companies, and enterprise partners, facilitating transaction finality in seconds with sub-cent transaction fees denominated in CHZ.

Swisstronik Network is a Layer 1 blockchain with EVM compatibility and hardware-based encryption for private smart contract execution. The network uses Cosmos SDK architecture with Tendermint consensus while integrating Intel SGX trusted execution environments to enable confidential data processing. Developers deploy Solidity smart contracts with encrypted state management and encrypted RPC endpoints for regulatory-compliant decentralized applications.

Layer 1 blockchain that provides a native EVM execution layer alongside a Scilla smart contract layer. Features x-shards with configurable gas fees, block times, and privacy settings. Uses Fast-HotStuff Proof-of-Stake consensus. Mainnet on ChainId 32769.

GUNZ is a permissioned EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built as a subnet within the Avalanche ecosystem, designed for game-native digital asset infrastructure. It provides the foundational layer for in-game economies, NFT minting, and transaction processing across blockchain-integrated games. GUN serves as the native currency for gas fees and validator rewards, with cross-chain connectivity to Avalanche C-Chain and Solana via LayerZero.

peaq Network is a layer-1 blockchain designed for DePINs and the Machine Economy, featuring modular functions for machine identities, access control, payments, and data verification. The network provides high throughput, low fees, specialized infrastructure for connecting billions of devices, and developer SDKs for JavaScript, Kotlin, Swift, and Flutter

Agoric is a Layer 1 blockchain built on Cosmos SDK with CometBFT consensus, enabling JavaScript smart contracts through hardened JavaScript and Zoe framework. The platform supports asynchronous multi-block execution with on-chain timers, native IBC and Axelar GMP integration for cross-chain orchestration, and includes Smart Wallet infrastructure for offer-safe interactions with decentralized applications.

Astar Network operates as a Layer 1 blockchain on Substrate, functioning as a Polkadot parachain with dual smart contract execution supporting Ethereum Virtual Machine and WebAssembly environments. The platform enables cross-chain interoperability through Polkadot's relay chain architecture and distributes block rewards between validators and developers via a dApp staking mechanism.

ZIGChain is a Cosmos SDK-based Layer 1 blockchain with EVM compatibility that uses Tendermint BFT consensus for transaction finality. The chain integrates a Wealth Management Engine for on-chain fund management, supporting IBC cross-chain communication and native ZIG token staking for network security and governance.

Iron Fish implements a proof-of-work Layer-1 blockchain using zero-knowledge proofs to encrypt every transaction, enabling private transfers of digital assets. The system utilizes zk-SNARKs for validation while maintaining compliance through view keys and WebRTC networking for peer-to-peer connections.

Elixir Network is a modular DPoS blockchain designed for institutional-scale liquidity provision. The network enables decentralized market making across orderbook exchanges through validator consensus and fraud proofs posted to Ethereum mainnet.

PlatON is a Layer 1 blockchain implementing privacy-preserving computation through cryptographic algorithms including verifiable computing, secure multi-party computation, and zero-knowledge proofs. The system supports EVM and WASM virtual machines, features MTool for validator management, and includes PlatScan block explorer for network analytics.

VeChainThor is a Layer 1 blockchain with EVM compatibility, fee delegation, and a dual‑token model (VET/VTHO) to keep transaction costs predictable for users.

Babylon Genesis is a Cosmos SDK-based L1 blockchain that serves as the first Bitcoin Supercharged Network, utilizing both Bitcoin and BABY token staking through dual consensus mechanisms. The protocol implements CometBFT consensus with IBC compatibility and CosmWasm smart contract support while functioning as the control plane for Bitcoin security orchestration to other BSNs.

InfiniSVM Devnet is a live hardware-accelerated blockchain achieving 340k+ TPS (targeting 1M+) with ultra-low latency and full Solana VM compatibility. Built on InfiniBand RDMA, SDN, and multi-executor architecture with hybrid POAS consensus, it enables developers to test and deploy high-throughput dApps in a sandboxed environment while maintaining atomic state transitions and strong composability across distributed microservices.

MAP Relay Chain (Atlas) is an EVM-compatible proof-of-stake blockchain using Istanbul BFT consensus with ~5 second block times and instant transaction finality. Operating with Chain ID 22776, it serves as the relay hub and verification center within MAP Protocol's architecture, hosting light client contracts for connected blockchains and TSS contracts for cross-chain asset custody. MAPO is the native gas and staking token. Validators must stake a minimum of one million MAPO to participate in block production, with users able to delegate stake to active validators.

SKALE Network operates as a multichain blockchain platform through containerized validator nodes, enabling zero-gas Layer 1 chains with pooled security. The system provides instant finality and high throughput while maintaining EVM compatibility and native integration with Ethereum.

Noble Blockchain is a Cosmos SDK application-specific blockchain built for native asset issuance, focusing on stablecoins and real-world assets. The system uses IBC protocol for cross-chain interoperability and Proof of Authority consensus to provide specialized infrastructure for asset issuers across the Interchain ecosystem.

Tempo Mainnet is a Layer 1 blockchain implementing Byzantine fault-tolerant consensus for stablecoin payments, featuring dedicated payment lanes through protocol-level blockspace allocation, TIP-20 token standard for payment reconciliation, and native stablecoin DEX for automatic fee conversion. The system achieves approximately 0.5-second finality with EVM compatibility through Reth SDK integration, enabling passkey authentication, batch transactions, scheduled payments, and gas sponsorship via the EIP-2718 transaction type 0x76. Tempo supports compliance through the TIP-403 Policy Registry for policy enforcement across tokens and includes structured memo fields aligned with ISO 20022 standards for enterprise reconciliation.

HeLa Chain is a Layer 1 blockchain with modular execution, consensus, guardian, and AI layers. It offers EVM compatibility, decentralized identity, and uses a fiat‑backed stablecoin for gas.

NexDAX Chain is an EVM-compatible blockchain using Proof of Authority (PoA) consensus. It supports smart contracts, NRC20 fungible tokens (a standard compatible with ERC-20), non-fungible tokens, decentralized applications, and DeFi protocols. NT is the native coin used for transactions, staking, and block rewards. The chain is compatible with MetaMask and other Ethereum-based developer tooling, enabling migration of existing Ethereum projects.