Cryptocurrencies that have their own blockchain are known as Layer 1 (L1) blockchains. These blockchains operate independently and have their own network rules, consensus mechanisms, and native tokens. Here are 15 major cryptocurrencies with their own blockchains:
1. Bitcoin (BTC) – Bitcoin Blockchain
The first and most well-known blockchain.
Uses Proof of Work (PoW) consensus.
2. Ethereum (ETH) – Ethereum Blockchain
The largest smart contract platform.
Moved from PoW to Proof of Stake (PoS) (Ethereum 2.0).
3. Binance Coin (BNB) – BNB Chain (Formerly Binance Smart Chain & Binance Chain)
Used for transactions on Binance Exchange and DeFi applications.
4. Solana (SOL) – Solana Blockchain
Known for high-speed transactions and low fees.
Uses Proof of History (PoH) and PoS.
5. Cardano (ADA) – Cardano Blockchain
Focuses on scalability and sustainability.
Uses Ouroboros PoS.
6. XRP (XRP) – XRP Ledger
Designed for fast and cheap cross-border payments.
7. Dogecoin (DOGE) – Dogecoin Blockchain
A fork of Litecoin, uses PoW.
8. Litecoin (LTC) – Litecoin Blockchain
A faster version of Bitcoin.
9. Avalanche (AVAX) – Avalanche Blockchain
Supports multiple subnets and high-speed transactions.
10. Polkadot (DOT) – Polkadot Blockchain
Designed for interoperability between blockchains.
11. Cosmos (ATOM) – Cosmos Hub Blockchain
Focuses on blockchain interoperability.
12. Tron (TRX) – TRON Blockchain
High-speed smart contract platform.
13. Monero (XMR) – Monero Blockchain
Privacy-focused blockchain.
14. Tezos (XTZ) – Tezos Blockchain
Uses self-amending PoS.
15. Pi Network (PI) – Pi Network Blockchain
Recently launched on mainnet , designed for mobile mining.
