Layer 1
Coverage of Layer 1 in the Nexus archive.
- BNB Chain builds new Layer 1 for agentic trading, targets 2027 mainnet
BNB Chain is developing a new Layer 1 blockchain for agentic trading, featuring sub-50ms preconfirmation and no public mempool. The project aims for a testnet launch by late 2026 and a mainnet release by 2027.
- Following token-dumping scandal, Movement seeks new life as a Layer 1
Following a token-dumping scandal, Move Industries is relaunching Movement as a Layer 1 and has partnered with firms like Circle to refocus on emerging markets.
- AFX launches sovereign Layer 1, providing an optimized execution environment for on-chain perp DEXes
AFX has launched its sovereign Layer 1 Mainnet, providing an optimized execution environment for on-chain perpetual decentralized exchanges (DEXes). This launch marks the end of trade execution compromised by general-purpose blockchain congestion. AFX's Layer 1 is purpose-built for decentralized derivatives trading.
- Get rid of layer 2
The article discusses the feasibility of building directly on layer 1 blockchain infrastructure and eliminating the need for layer 2 solutions. It poses the question as a submission from a Reddit user.