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Layer-1 blockchain

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Layer-1 blockchain refers to the base protocol of a blockchain network that operates independently and can process and finalize cryptocurrency transactions without relying on another blockchain.

Bitcoin was the first Layer-1 blockchain. Others, such as Ethereum, Solana, and Radix, emerged to support more complex decentralized interactions through smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).[1][2]

Layer-1 blockchains differ from Layer-2 solutions, which are secondary protocols built on top of Layer-1 networks to enhance scalability and transaction speeds.[3]

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