Starknet announced it is actively considering becoming a Layer 1 blockchain

Layer 1s

Base blockchains that settle transactions on their own network, such as Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche, competing on security, throughput, decentralization, and developer ecosystems.

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Layer 2s

Networks built on top of base blockchains that process transactions off the main chain to cut fees and boost throughput, including rollups, sidechains, and state channels.

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