Blockchain Platform vs Layer 1

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Blockchain Platform
beginner
fundamentals

A programmable blockchain network that enables developers to build and deploy decentralized applications, smart contracts, and tokens, functioning as infrastructure for an ecosystem of products and services.

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Layer 1
intermediate
fundamentals

The base blockchain network that independently processes and finalises transactions, provides security through its native consensus mechanism, and serves as the foundation on which all other layers and applications are built.

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