List of L1 projects in Web3 (2026)

ValueChain is a Layer 1 blockchain built for high-throughput financial applications. Its host chain runs consensus and stores several guest chains, including an EVM-compatible system chain that manages account state for all of them and supports standard EVM applications. Application-specific chains, such as the spot and perpetual order book chains powering SoDEX, keep isolated execution environments and pass messages to each other without external bridges.

XGR Network is a proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain designed to support compliance-relevant business workflows. It provides an EVM-compatible execution environment where external data, rules, and smart contracts can be combined to produce tamper-proof, on-chain evidence of process outcomes. Businesses, developers, and node operators use the network to record auditable results while relying on its native token for gas and staking.

Core blockchain infrastructure for the Hypertensor protocol

Anoma is a distributed operating system that enables intent-centric application development across multiple blockchains. The system allows users to express desired outcomes through intents rather than constructing explicit transactions, while solvers automatically execute these intents across connected chains.

Namada is a proof-of-stake Layer 1 blockchain that provides multichain asset-agnostic data protection. The protocol uses CometBFT consensus and features a Multi-Asset Shielded Pool enabling private transfers for any native or non-native asset with full IBC protocol support.

Xvitesse Blockchain implements delegated Proof of Stake consensus through EVM-compatible infrastructure, enabling smart contract deployment and payment processing. The system processes transactions with 12-second block times while supporting up to 1,999 validators for network security.

Ault is Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK with full Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. The network uses CometBFT for consensus, providing fast finality with sub-second block times, and allows Ethereum-native smart contracts and tooling to run without modification. The network is governed onchain by Ault DAO, a Wyoming-registered DAO LLC, through a licensed participation framework requiring KYC verification for governance rights. AULT is the native token, used for transaction fees, validator staking, and governance proposal deposits. Token distribution follows a fixed 10-year emissions schedule, allocating 95% of emissions to Licensed Mining Node rewards and 5% to staking rewards.

Midnight Blockchain operates as a partner chain to Cardano, using zero-knowledge proofs to enable privacy-preserving smart contracts while maintaining regulatory compliance through selective disclosure mechanisms.

Talus Network implements a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain designed for AI smart agents. The system processes transactions with the Move VM, provides native primitives for agent deployment, handles cross-chain operations via IBC protocols, and executes smart contracts for agent management.

Ritual Chain implements sovereign Layer 1 blockchain architecture optimized for AI-native operations, providing specialized execution environment for heterogeneous compute workloads. The chain features custom VM with AI model primitives and cross-chain interoperability.

Collaterize Protocol facilitates tokenization of real-world assets using blockchain, enhancing interoperability and liquidity across financial ecosystems.

Corda is a permissioned distributed ledger architecture with transaction-level verification and privacy-preserving smart contracts. The platform enables regulated asset tokenization while maintaining compliance through identity verification and regulatory reporting capabilities.

Corda Enterprise is an enhanced distributed ledger architecture with increased computational capacity and performance optimizations for high-volume institutional transactions. The platform provides enterprise-grade security features and scalability enhancements for regulated financial networks.

Ozone Kite AI Blockchain is an AI-optimized L1 blockchain designed specifically for the computational and storage demands of AI models and agents. The blockchain implements Proof of Artificial Intelligence (PoAI) for transparent tracking and fair attribution, enabling trustless collaboration across data, models, and agents with integrated compute resources and data pipelines.

1Money Network is a Layer 1 distributed ledger that uses Byzantine Consistent Broadcast protocol for instant stablecoin transactions. The system processes over 250,000 transactions per second without blocks or smart contracts, enabling fixed-fee payments in the same stablecoin being transferred. The architecture includes native compliance features and permissioned validator requirements.

A multi-blockchain fabric platform utilizing patented shared-block architecture to enable private, scalable data exchange. The platform creates independently encrypted blocks for each interaction where multiple blockchains synchronize states to form shared blocks accessible only to authorized participants. Supporting parallel block creation for horizontal scalability, the system handles millions of transactions per second with object-level encryption and quantum-resistant capabilities. Users operate individual chains that interact through encrypted shared blocks, maintaining full data ownership and control over access permissions.

DMD Diamond Blockchain provides decentralized application infrastructure through community validation, enabling fast transaction processing and automated governance systems. The system maintains network security while supporting smart contract deployment and staking rewards distribution.

Programmable datachain combining storage and execution for efficient dApp development.

Inversion Chain is a custom Layer 1 blockchain built on Avalanche designed to support crypto-native private equity operations. The system provides permissioning at validator levels, privacy features, EVM compatibility, and native interoperability to facilitate business acquisition and blockchain integration strategies.

Linera is a Layer 1 blockchain protocol designed for horizontal scalability through the use of microchains, which run in parallel to handle large-scale Web3 applications. It allows developers to build decentralized applications with low latency and high throughput, optimized for use cases like payments, gaming, and decentralized finance (DeFi). The Linera SDK enables developers to easily interact with the microchain infrastructure and deploy scalable blockchain solutions.

MindChain is a blockchain for encrypted data processing. It helps users protect sensitive information through private computation and cross-chain communication.

Alastria Blockchain Platform is Spain's public-permissioned multi-sector blockchain infrastructure offering two network implementations: T Network based on Quorum technology and B Network built on Hyperledger Besu. The platform provides enterprise-grade distributed ledger services with regulatory compliance, digital identity integration, and interoperability with European EBSI and Latin American LACChain networks.

ISBE is a national public blockchain infrastructure aligned with the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) that facilitates digital identity, traceability, process automation, and sustainability applications. Built on Hyperledger Besu, the network provides an interoperable platform for businesses, public administrations, and citizens in Spain to develop innovative digital services while ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting sustainable digitalization.

Ambient is a Solana SVM–compatible Proof of Work Layer‑1 providing verified AI inference via a Proof of Logits approach. Miners perform inference, fine‑tuning, and training while earning protocol rewards. The chain is a Solana fork that replaces PoS with PoW while retaining SVM performance characteristics.

Psy is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses Proof of Useful Work consensus and PARTH state architecture to enable parallel transaction processing. The protocol has users generate zero-knowledge proofs locally on their devices, which miners then aggregate recursively to produce a single block proof. The system uses Software-Defined Keys that allow programmable public keys for custom security logic and autonomous agent support.