N1 is building a Layer 1 blockchain designed to address performance bottlenecks in onchain finance. The protocol targets latency, throughput, and compute limitations through horizontal scalability, sub-millisecond latency, and dedicated compute environments intended to prevent network congestion. The company's technical work spans blockchain, distributed systems, and high-performance computing.
The team has launched several flagship trading applications through its N1 Studios arm, including Terminal, 01 Exchange, and TradeRush. This hands-on approach to product development is intended to inform the platform's design by directly engaging with developer needs.
N1's team includes individuals with backgrounds at institutions and companies such as Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, VMWare, and Galaxy Digital. The company is backed by investors including Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, and Amber Group.
