I recently revisited an interesting topic about what layer 1 blockchain is and why it’s important in the current market.

Layer 1 blockchain basically refers to the main foundational blockchains that process and finalize transactions independently without relying on other networks. They have their own native tokens to pay transaction fees and serve as the infrastructure for applications, protocols, and layer 2 solutions built on top.

What’s fascinating is when comparing performance, the differences become quite clear. Bitcoin handles about 2.83 TPS on average, and even at its peak, only 4.17 TPS. Ethereum is slightly better at 11.8 TPS. But when looking at new generation layer 1s, the numbers jump to 110,000 TPS with Solana, and Aptos reaches 160,000 TPS. This gap is exactly why new layer 1 blockchains keep emerging, solving old limitations and adding more features and better applications.

I see that investing in layer 1 blockchains not only offers safety but also significant profit growth opportunities. Looking at promising layer 1 projects in this cycle, I’m closely watching APT, SUI, and SEI. Currently, APT is at $0.97 with a 1.56% increase in 24 hours, SUI at $1.14 up 6.77%, and SEI at $0.06 with a 2.96% rise. These numbers show the market is still very active around these projects.

I plan to share a more in-depth analysis of these projects soon. For now, just hold firmly onto the coins I believe in and wait for big opportunities. Anyone interested in layer 1 blockchains can check on Gate to follow the price movements of APT, SUI, SEI, and other layer 1s.