January 27, 2022, 8:22AM EST
• 18 min read
Quick Take
- In this weekly series, we dive into some of the most interesting data and developments across the Layer 1 blockchain landscape, from DeFi and bridges to network activity and funding
- Facing elevated user demand from ongoing growth and recent market volatility, L1 blockchains are continuing to confront the difficulties of scaling
- As new chains begin to emerge at an accelerated pace, deliberate strategies for concentrating liquidity are showing effectiveness in bootstrapping early ecosystem growth
- This week, we will take a look at Avalanche, Cosmos, Osmosis, Terra, and Polkadot, along with a brief update on Fantom and Solana