The Nervos Network is an open-source public blockchain ecosystem and collection of protocols. The layer-1 protocol of Nervos Network supporting by Proof of Work and improved Nakamoto consensus mechanism.

Nervos Network is a layered network built to support the decentralized economy. The layer 1 protocol of the Nervos Network is the Common Knowledge Base (CKB), an open, public, and Proof of Work-based blockchain.

The Nervos CKB (Common Knowledge Base) is the layer 1, proof of work public blockchain protocol of the Nervos Network. It reportedly allows any crypto asset to be stored with the security, immutability, and permissionless nature of Bitcoin while enabling smart contracts and layer 2 scalings. It aims to capture the total network value through its "store of value" crypto-economic design and native token, the CKByte.