Terra protocol

Terra is the blockchain which houses the LUNA coin and associated stablecoins, including terraUSD.

Layer 1 refers to a base network, such as Bitcoin, BNB Chain, or Ethereum, and its underlying infrastructure . Layer-1 blockchains can validate and finalize transactions without the need for another network. Making improvements to the scalability of layer-1 networks is difficult, as we’ve seen with Bitcoin.

While Terra’s stablecoins ensure seamless transactions and the stability of fiat currencies, the Terra crypto network uses its native LUNA currency as a utility and governance coin to operate the collateralizing mechanisms that back and secure the price stability of the Terra network’s stablecoins.