Glossary March 5, 2026 Layer 1 (L1) Layer 1 (L1) The base blockchain protocol such as Bitcoin or Ethereum that forms the foundation of the network's infrastructure.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Algorand mainnet The primary production network of a blockchain where transactions carry real economic value.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Exchange A platform where users can buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, either centralized or decentralized.
Glossary March 5, 2026 Algorand explorer A web or API tool that lets you search and inspect blocks, transactions, addresses, and smart contracts on a blockchain.