layer 1

Layer 1 Smart Contract Platform Internet Computer (ICP) gained 40% in the past week to a market cap above $8.8 billion. This comes after DFINITY Foundation founder Dominic Williams shared a video demonstrating an AI model running fully on a blockchain within a smart contract. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents the "The Chart of the Day."

Mar 27, 2024

Layer 1 blockchain Sui launched its mainnet this week, as it aims to edge out rivals like Aptos and other DeFi heavyweights. Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of the blockchain's core contributor Mysten Labs, shares insights into the benefits and opportunities of Sui and how it aims to stand out from the competition. Plus, Cheng reflects on the lessons learned from previously working on the Meta-led Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

May 5, 2023

Decentralized layer 1 blockchain The Open Network has released its governance platform to the public, prompting a surge in Toncoin (TON) trading activity. The governance platform, dubbed Ton.vote, was developed in tandem with layer 3 blockchain infrastructure provided by Orbs. The integration with Orbs ensures tamper-proof voting across Ton.vote. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Toncoin community.

Feb 21, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos' native token has surged over 400% since the start of the year amid increased interest in NFT trading. Aptos Labs Co-Founder & CEO Mohammad Shaikh discusses the potential catalysts for the rally, the outlook for NFTs, and layer 1 competition. Plus, insights into his time at Meta while building the Diem blockchain.

Jan 27, 2023

Conflux, the native token of the layer 1 Conflux blockchain, soared by 60.25% on Thursday after it announced it had integrated Little Red Book, China's version of Instagram. Conflux received a $5 million research grant from Shanghai's government in 2021. "The Hash" hosts discuss the cultural contexts, lack of clarity and changes in China's policy towards digital assets.

Jan 26, 2023

Layer 1 blockchain Aptos’ APT token is jumping in the last 14 days, even as the broader crypto market grapples with bankruptcies, lawsuits and a decline in overall sentiment. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential factors driving the rally and the state of the broader digital asset space.

Jan 23, 2023

Almost four months after Ethereum's successful shift to a proof-of-stake network, more than 16 million ether, worth over $22 billion, have been deposited into the Beacon Chain staking contract, according to Etherscan data. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff discusses the milestone of the second-biggest blockchain and the state of competing Layer 1s. Plus, his outlook on the upcoming "Shanghai" upgrade in March.

Jan 13, 2023

Arca Head of Research Katie Talati says retail investors have "definitely not" lost faith in altcoins, even following the collapse of FTX. But, she referenced layer 1s that don't "have necessarily a lot of unique features about them ... may not be investable."

Dec 5, 2022

The CEO of Aptos, the layer 1 blockchain led by former Meta employees that went live last month, has defended the project's "fair" token allocation following a wave of criticism from its community. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of tokenomics.

Nov 4, 2022

Aptos, a new layer 1 blockchain established by former Meta (META) employees that promised extremely fast transaction speeds, isn't living up to those brisk expectations on its first day. "The Hash" panel discusses the launch of Aptos and the outlook for base layers during a bear market.

Oct 18, 2022