Why Layer-1 Matters

What is a Layer-1 blockchain?

A Layer-1 blockchain is fully autonomous and independent.
It defines its own rules, mechanisms, and security — without relying on another chain.
Examples include Ethereum, Solana, etc.
By being Layer-1, Fogo can select its own validator set, giving it the freedom to maximize throughput and minimize latency.

How does Fogo embody Layer-1?

Fogo manages independently:

• Its validator pool through a curated set
• Its own security model
• Innovations like Follow-the-Sun and multi-local consensus
• The Firedancer client as its single execution engine
• Full SVM compatibility to support Solana-based dApps

Why does it matter?

By setting its own rules and developing its own innovations, Fogo avoids the constraints of depending on another blockchain.
Unlike many chains that suffer high latency, low throughput, or congestion, Fogo is designed from the ground up for real-time trading.

As a Layer-1, Fogo can be built entirely around speed, performance, and finance.

What makes Fogo’s Layer-1 special?

• Multi-local consensus → keeps latency close to active markets
• Firedancer execution → extreme throughput with sub-40ms blocks
• SVM compatibility → seamless migration from Solana ecosystem
• Autonomy → no external dependencies or constraints

Read the whitepaper here