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    List of L1 companies in Web3 (2026)

    A base layer blockchain that acts as the lowest settlement layer. Examples include Bitcoin or Ethereum.

    165 projects found · Last updated Sep 26, 2026

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    Talus Network

    Blockchain Platforms
    #151in L1

    The AI Smart Agent Hub

    Talus Network
    Main product
    L1

    Talus Network implements a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain designed for AI smart agents. The system processes transactions with the Move VM, provides native primitives for agent deployment, handles cross-chain operations via IBC protocols, and executes smart contracts for agent management.

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    Ritual

    Blockchain Platforms
    #152in L1

    Ritual brings AI on-chain

    Ritual Chain
    L1

    Ritual Chain implements sovereign Layer 1 blockchain architecture optimized for AI-native operations, providing specialized execution environment for heterogeneous compute workloads. The chain features custom VM with AI model primitives and cross-chain interoperability.

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    Collaterize

    Finance
    #153in L1

    Building Internet Capital Markets on Solana .

    Collaterize Protocol
    Main product
    L1

    Collaterize Protocol facilitates tokenization of real-world assets using blockchain, enhancing interoperability and liquidity across financial ecosystems.

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    R3

    Infrastructure
    #154in L1

    Building digital solutions today, ready for the markets of tomorrow

    Corda
    Main product
    L1

    Corda is a permissioned distributed ledger architecture with transaction-level verification and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables regulated asset tokenization while maintaining compliance through identity verification and regulatory reporting capabilities.

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    Corda Enterprise
    L1

    Corda Enterprise is an enhanced distributed ledger architecture with increased computational capacity and performance optimizations for high-volume institutional transactions. The platform provides enterprise-grade security features and scalability enhancements for regulated financial networks.

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    Kite

    Infrastructure
    #155in L1

    The first AI payment blockchain

    Ozone Kite AI Blockchain
    L1

    Ozone Kite AI Blockchain is an AI-optimized L1 blockchain designed specifically for the computational and storage demands of AI models and agents. The blockchain implements Proof of Artificial Intelligence (PoAI) for transparent tracking and fair attribution, enabling trustless collaboration across data, models, and agents with integrated compute resources and data pipelines.

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    1Money Network

    Finance
    #156in L1

    The World's First Stablecoin Payments Network

    1Money Network
    Main product
    L1

    1Money Network is a Layer 1 distributed ledger that uses Byzantine Consistent Broadcast protocol for instant stablecoin transactions. The system processes over 250,000 transactions per second without blocks or smart contracts, enabling fixed-fee payments in the same stablecoin being transferred. The architecture includes native compliance features and permissioned validator requirements.

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    IronWeave

    Infrastructure
    #157in L1

    Own, control & instantly share data privately and securely

    IronWeave Platform
    Main product
    L1

    A multi-blockchain fabric platform utilizing patented shared-block architecture to enable private, scalable data exchange. The platform creates independently encrypted blocks for each interaction where multiple blockchains synchronize states to form shared blocks accessible only to authorized participants. Supporting parallel block creation for horizontal scalability, the system handles millions of transactions per second with object-level encryption and quantum-resistant capabilities. Users operate individual chains that interact through encrypted shared blocks, maintaining full data ownership and control over access permissions.

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    DMD Diamond

    Blockchain Platforms
    #158in L1

    Scarce, Secure, Decentralized

    DMD Diamond Blockchain
    Main product
    L1

    DMD Diamond Blockchain provides decentralized application infrastructure through community validation, enabling fast transaction processing and automated governance systems. The system maintains network security while supporting smart contract deployment and staking rewards distribution.

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    Irys

    Blockchain Platforms
    #159in L1

    The First Programmable Datachain

    Irys Layer 1 Blockchain
    Main product
    L1

    Programmable datachain combining storage and execution for efficient dApp development.

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    Inversion Capital

    Venture Capital
    #160in L1

    Inversion acquires traditional businesses and transforms them with blockchain rails

    Inversion Chain
    Main product
    L1

    Inversion Chain is a custom Layer 1 blockchain built on Avalanche designed to support crypto-native private equity operations. The system provides permissioning at validator levels, privacy features, EVM compatibility, and native interoperability to facilitate business acquisition and blockchain integration strategies.

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    Linera

    Infrastructure
    #161in L1

    We give every user their own blockspace

    Linera
    Main product
    L1

    Linera is a Layer 1 blockchain protocol designed for horizontal scalability through the use of microchains, which run in parallel to handle large-scale Web3 applications. It allows developers to build decentralized applications with low latency and high throughput, optimized for use cases like payments, gaming, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The Linera SDK enables developers to easily interact with the microchain infrastructure and deploy scalable blockchain solutions.

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    Mind Network

    Security
    #162in L1

    Pioneering FHE Infra for a Fully Encrypted Web

    MindChain
    Main product
    L1

    MindChain is a blockchain for encrypted data processing. It helps users protect sensitive information through private computation and cross-chain communication.

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    Alastria

    Industry Bodies & Trade Associations
    #163in L1

    Where blockchain happens

    Alastria Blockchain Platform
    Main product
    L1

    Alastria Blockchain Platform is Spain's public-permissioned multi-sector blockchain infrastructure offering two network implementations: T Network based on Quorum technology and B Network built on Hyperledger Besu. The platform provides enterprise-grade distributed ledger services with regulatory compliance, digital identity integration, and interoperability with European EBSI and Latin American LACChain networks.

    ISBE – Infraestructura de Servicios Blockchain de España
    L1

    ISBE is a national public blockchain infrastructure aligned with the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) that facilitates digital identity, traceability, process automation, and sustainability applications. Built on Hyperledger Besu, the network provides an interoperable platform for businesses, public administrations, and citizens in Spain to develop innovative digital services while ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable digitalization.

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    Ambient

    Blockchain Platforms
    #164in L1

    Machine intelligence as currency

    Ambient
    Main product
    L1

    Ambient is a Solana SVM–compatible Proof of Work Layer‑1 providing verified AI inference via a Proof of Logits approach. Miners perform inference, fine‑tuning, and training while earning protocol rewards. The chain is a Solana fork that replaces PoS with PoW while retaining SVM performance characteristics.

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    Psy Protocol

    Blockchain Platforms
    #165in L1

    The trustless, decentralized internet at scale.

    Psy Mainnet
    Main product
    L1

    Psy is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses Proof of Useful Work consensus and PARTH state architecture to enable parallel transaction processing. The protocol has users generate zero-knowledge proofs locally on their devices, which miners then aggregate recursively to produce a single block proof. The system uses Software-Defined Keys that allow programmable public keys for custom security logic and autonomous agent support.

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