Feb 18, 2025
Ibiam Wayas
The concept of blockchain layers can be a bit tricky, especially for newcomers in the crypto space. But let's break it down in a way that's easier to understand.
Blockchain layers are designed to address this scalability issue by offloading some of the work from the main blockchain.
Layer 1 blockchains are the main, foundational networks, while Layer 2 blockchains are the networks built on top of Layer 1 to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Some of the popular networks that are not Layer 1 blockchains include: 1. Arbitrum 2. Base
3. Linea 4. Scroll 5. Unichain
Some of the popular Layer 1 blockchains include: 1. Bitcoin 2. Ethereum
3. Solana 4. XRP Ledger 5. Cardano 6. Sui
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