No Summary provided as the original text is short
- Layer 1 (L1) blockchain: A base network such as Solana or Ethereum, which operates independently and processes transactions directly on its own chain.
- Layer 2 (L2) blockchain: A secondary protocol built on top of an existing Layer 1 blockchain to improve scalability and transaction speed.
- Decentralized Exchange (DEX): A blockchain-based platform where users trade cryptocurrencies directly without intermediaries, using smart contracts.