# Layer 1 Related Articles

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The Future of Cryptocurrency: From Speculative Asset to the Foundation of the Internet

Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, but not through Bitcoin, Ethereum, or NFTs as commonly assumed. Instead, it is becoming an invisible security layer for digital finance and the internet—akin to the shift from HTTP to HTTPS. Stablecoins, which process nearly $9 trillion in adjusted annual volume, rival Visa and PayPal by offering a more secure and interoperable transaction layer on the blockchain. The future of decentralized Layer 1s is not as a "world computer" but as a "world database"—a foundational layer for Layer 2 chains. This model allows applications to run independently while publishing ordered transactions to a shared, secure database. It supports scalability through erasure coding and decentralized validation without requiring global execution. Interoperability is key: applications like PayPal or LINE Pay could operate as independent L2 chains, with cross-chain communication enabling seamless transactions between them. This requires a fast-finality Layer 1 with succinct proofs or trusted execution environments (TEEs) for verification. The vision is a unified financial ecosystem where liquidity flows freely across chains, enabling frictionless transactions and real-time interactions—not through a single monolithic chain, but via a universal base layer for secure cross-chain communication.

coinvoice12/08 04:07

The Future of Cryptocurrency: From Speculative Asset to the Foundation of the Internet

coinvoice12/08 04:07

Stable TGE Tonight, Will the Market Still Buy into the Stablecoin Public Chain Narrative?

Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain supported by Bitfinex and Tether, is set for its mainnet launch on December 8th. It is designed with a focus on stablecoin infrastructure, using USDT as the native gas token to enable sub-second settlements and feeless peer-to-peer transfers. The native token, STABLE, has a fixed supply of 100 billion and is not used for gas fees but for governance, staking, and ecosystem incentives. Token allocation includes 10% for Genesis Distribution (fully unlocked at launch), 40% for ecosystem and community growth, and 25% each for the team and investors (with a 1-year cliff and linear release). The network uses a DPoS consensus model where users stake STABLE to participate in validation and governance. Prior to launch, Stable conducted two pre-deposit phases, which saw massive demand and technical issues, raising concerns over fairness and KYC delays. The project raised $28 million in seed funding at a $300 million valuation. Market expectations are mixed. Pre-launch perpetual trading suggests an FDV around $3 billion, while prediction markets indicate an 85% probability of FDV exceeding $2 billion post-launch. Pre-depositors may see returns between 7% to 16.9% based on current estimates. Exchanges like Bitget and Bybit have announced support, but major platforms like Binance and Coinbase have not.

marsbit12/08 07:42

Stable TGE Tonight, Will the Market Still Buy into the Stablecoin Public Chain Narrative?

marsbit12/08 07:42

Only 7 Native Tokens Remain in the Green Since the Start of the Year. And It's Not Bitcoin

Since the beginning of 2025, the majority of major cryptocurrencies have experienced significant double-digit losses, with only seven native Layer-1 (L1) tokens remaining in positive territory, according to data from Coinmarketcap. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) themselves are not among them, having declined by 2% and 5% respectively. The top performers are led by privacy-focused coins. Zcash (ZEC) surged by 600%, and Monero (XMR) rose by approximately 100%, despite facing regulatory pressures and delistings from major exchanges. Dash (DASH), another privacy-oriented token with optional anonymity features, also saw growth of nearly 30%. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), a major Bitcoin fork, increased by almost 40%. Its performance is partly attributed to the absence of venture capital backing, a fully unlocked token supply, and anticipation around a potential spot ETF approval in the US. Exchange-based tokens also performed well. BNB (from Binance) and Hyperliquid's HYPE each grew by around 30%. BNB's rise was fueled by major partnerships and news of potential eased US regulatory oversight, while HYPE benefited from a trader migration to decentralized exchanges (DEXs) amid tightening regulations on centralized platforms. Finally, Tron (TRX) posted a 13% gain. It distinguished itself as the most profitable blockchain network, generating over $207 million in revenue in November, heavily driven by its dominance in USDT stablecoin transactions, which account for 70% of the activity on its network.

RBK-crypto12/08 16:46

Only 7 Native Tokens Remain in the Green Since the Start of the Year. And It's Not Bitcoin

RBK-crypto12/08 16:46

Market Turns Bearish: A Review of 7 Recent Hot New Token Launches

Amid a bear market, here's a summary of 7 recent popular token launches: 1. **Zama**: Focuses on Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE). Conducting a sealed-bid Dutch auction on its platform from Jan 12-15, selling 10% of total supply. 2. **Octra**: A privacy-focused L1 blockchain. Fixed-price sale ($0.20 per token) on Sonar starting Dec 18, offering 10% of supply. 3. **Rainbow**: A user-friendly Web3 wallet. Fixed-price sale ($0.10 per token) on CoinList on Dec 12, selling 3% of supply. Tokens unlock at TGE. 4. **Gensyn**: A decentralized AI network. English auction on its platform (Dec 15) with a valuation cap of $100M-$1B FDV, selling 5% of supply. 5. **Infinex**: A DeFi platform by Synthetix founder. Sale on Sonar at a $300M FDV, offering 5% of supply. Features a 1-year lockup with an early unlock mechanism. 6. **Fogo**: A high-performance SVM L1 blockchain. First-come-first-served sale on its platform (Dec 17), offering 2% of supply. 7. **Football.Fun**: A sports prediction market on Base. Plans sales on Legion and Kraken (details TBA). Most sales have a $100 minimum investment, with varying unlock conditions (often immediate, but US users typically have a 1-year lock). Always do your own research.

marsbit21h ago

Market Turns Bearish: A Review of 7 Recent Hot New Token Launches