Next-Generation Layer-One Blockchain Protocols Remove the Financial Barriers to DeFi and NFTs Posted byMervik Haums September 17, 2021 Leave a comment on Next-Generation Layer-One Blockchain Protocols Remove the Financial Barriers to DeFi and NFTs Layer-one smart-contract platforms offer a practical alternative to the high fees and slow transaction-confirmation times of Ethereum, making blockchain technology and DeFi accessible to all.