Ethereum remains the foundation of crypto. But with activity rising across DeFi and memecoins, gas fees are once again pushing developers and users to look elsewhere.
In recent weeks, average transaction costs have surged above $25 during peak hours. And while Layer 2s offer some relief, they’re not always the answer — especially for builders who want full control over infrastructure.
So where are developers turning? Here are the Layer 1 projects gaining attention for faster execution, lower fees, and real scalability.
TPS: 1.4 million
Finality: 0.8 seconds
Fees: Fractional — built for real-time apps
Staking: Live, up to 30% APY
Presale Stage: 6
Price: $0.32
Kaanch is a high-speed Layer 1 chain with a unique focus: real-time financial logic, identity infrastructure, and on-chain governance — all available before its exchange launch.
Why developers are watching:
Live staking and validator model during presale
Built-in identity layer (.knch domains)
Fixed 58M token supply
Cross-chain compatibility (ETH, SOL, BNB)
Transparent rollout and full dev tools coming post-listing
Kaanch offers low latency, low fees, and early access to governance — not theoretical scalability, but working components. $KNCH is now live at $0.32, with the next stage moving to $0.64.
TPS: ~65,000+
Finality: ~2.5 seconds
Gas Fees: Low (usually < $0.01)
Solana remains a strong choice for developers looking for speed and simplicity. With major NFT volume, DePIN tools, and Solana Mobile integrations, it’s become a go-to for both performance and UX.
Notable advantages:
Mature tooling and documentation
Strong retail engagement
Massive throughput
Downsides include validator centralization concerns and occasional network pauses.
TPS: ~4,500+ per subnet
Use Case: Customizable subnets for app-specific scaling
Avalanche allows teams to launch custom subnets — isolated chains tailored to their apps. This makes it appealing to developers building games, institutional platforms, or anything that needs scaling independence.
Highlights:
Flexible architecture
Low base fees
EVM compatibility
It’s better suited for teams needing custom environments than casual dApps.
Language: Move
USP: Object-based smart contracts
Sui offers a fresh take on smart contract structure. Instead of accounts, developers work with "objects," allowing new use cases and more efficient state handling.
Why it matters for gas:
Parallel execution model
Low transaction cost structure
Optimized for real-time interactions (like games)
Still early in adoption, but the dev experience is drawing interest.
Developers aren’t just fleeing Ethereum because of price. They want:
Faster confirmation
Consistent gas cost
Better scalability
Identity and DAO tooling baked in
Governance they can participate in from day one
This is where Kaanch stands apart. It combines low fees with validator logic, staking rewards, identity layers, and live infrastructure all during presale.
Ethereum isn’t going away. But high gas fees are forcing builders to rethink their stack. Layer 2s help — but for many, switching to high-performance Layer 1s is the real answer.
If you’re building with scale, speed, and structure in mind, $KNCH is one of the few early-stage options offering everything up front without the cost of waiting.
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