Layer 2
Layer 2 networks scale blockchains, improving transaction speed and reducing costs.
3 days at the top this week: $ARB is dominating the category
$SOON +14 places this week
$OMG +11 places this week
$ERA -11 places this week
Weakest this week: $MANTA bottomed out at a 12 gem score
$ARB hit a gem score of 79 this week
41 tokens rose and 28 fell this week
$SCALE sank to a 11 gem score this month
@bdrexGovernance+1•14$ARB is one of the most strategically positioned assets in crypto right now, quietly powering a large share of Ethereum’s scaling activity while sitting at the heart of the Layer 2 narrative.
Arbitrum doesn’t compete with Ethereum, it enhances it. By delivering faster transactions and significantly lower fees while inheriting Ethereum’s security, it solves one of crypto’s biggest bottlenecks: scalability.
$ARB governs this ecosystem.
Its strength lies in being at the intersection of three major trends:
• Ethereum growth
• Layer 2 adoption
• Decentralized governanceArbitrum already hosts billions in value, a thriving DeFi ecosystem, and a rapidly expanding developer community. As more users move on-chain and demand cheaper transactions, Layer 2 infrastructure becomes essential, not optional.
Unlike hype-driven tokens, $ARB represents governance over real, widely used infrastructure. As on-chain activity increases and more applications deploy on scalable environments, Arbitrum’s role becomes increasingly critical.
In a market that rewards strong infrastructure, $ARB isn’t just part of the ecosystem, it’s helping scale the future of Ethereum.
@panteoLayer 2+1•13Focus on $ZORA. It builds foundational infrastructure for on-chain media, moving past marketplaces. The friction it solves is critical: enabling truly permissionless, low-cost publishing for creators.
This protocol functions as a public good, allowing anyone to mint and distribute digital content. The market largely ignores this structural shift, viewing NFTs as fleeting trends instead of a new creative medium. That makes $ZORA a distinct long-term thesis.
@mycindyGovernance+1•13$ARB is a gem!
Arbitrum is hosting the AI-native Layer 2 blockchain, House Party Protocol, which enables real-time autonomous agents to operate efficiently.
In the last 24 hours, Arbitrum's price moved -1.4% to $0.17 and trading volume moved +112.73% to $108.85m.
@sazoxGovernance+2•11$AZTEC is pumping, is it going the become the new ZCASH?
@OwlettoGovernance+1•10$ARB is a gem! Arb will get the retailers eyes the more once market gets stable
Token | Price | 1d % ▲▼ | 1w % ▲▼ | 1m % ▲▼ | Market Cap ▲▼ | Volume 24h ▲▼ | Score ▲▼ | Category | Holders ▲▼ | Holder Distribution ▲▼ | Mc/Rev ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ArbitrumARB | $0.1611 | 1.8% | -6.3% | -20.9% | $1.12B | $24,679 | 78.36 | 67,122 | 0.3977 | – | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.1611 | 1.8% | -6.3% | -20.9% | $1.63B | $6.87M | 78.18 | 2.40M | 0.3449 | – | |
OptimismOP | $0.1107 | 1.1% | -2.0% | -17.4% | $480.80M | $999,858 | 75.61 | 1.35M | 0.3143 | – | |
LiskLSK | $0.1973 | 11.5% | 18.7% | -27.8% | $60.66M | $253,298 | 73.81 | Bridge+1 | 3,772 | 0.3959 | – |
ZORAZORA | $0.005546 | -0.6% | -14.1% | -28.6% | $55.69M | $130,809 | 73.62 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2832 | – |
Polygon TokenPOL | $0.09449 | 2.5% | 2.8% | -14.1% | $1.01B | $65,021 | 73.44 | Bridge+1 | 103,049 | 0.2276 | – |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01422 | 0.1% | -16.2% | -18.8% | $42.57M | $1.22M | 73.3 | 15,378 | 0.523 | – | |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05464 | 0.2% | -6.4% | -21.4% | $2.73B | $81,783 | 73.26 | Meme+1 | 1.70M | 0.2798 | – |
STRKSTRK | $0.04273 | 0.6% | -9.1% | -27.1% | $254.16M | $128,043 | 72.41 | 9,295 | 0.3763 | – | |
SolanaSOL | $92.73 | -0.4% | -9.3% | -23.7% | $4.43M | $16.20M | 71.33 | Wrapped+1 | 30,765 | 0.2258 | – |
LineaLINEA | $0.002349 | 0.5% | -6.5% | -18.3% | $57.71M | $7,363 | 71.27 | 326,977 | 0.2376 | – | |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.4577 | -2.6% | -9.5% | -31.0% | $1.52B | $277,885 | 71.19 | Bridge+1 | 30,535 | 0.2168 | – |
LoopringLRC | $0.007776 | -2.2% | -7.7% | -25.2% | $10.90M | $2,781 | 70.58 | Utility+3 | 159,792 | 0.3942 | – |
BSquared TokenB2 | $0.39 | -0.4% | -7.9% | -21.9% | $16.24M | $336,923 | 70.44 | 31,520 | 0.2815 | – | |
AuroraAURORA | $0.04378 | 2.8% | -14.3% | -33.3% | $33.18M | $17,174 | 70.36 | 9,131 | 0.1541 | – | |
Cartesi TokenCTSI | $0.02633 | -1.1% | -6.1% | -12.2% | $25.18M | $19,325 | 68.5 | Utility+1 | 18,549 | 0.3612 | – |
EspressoESP | $0.07935 | 1.4% | -8.0% | -25.1% | $55.94M | $17,189 | 68.44 | 10,963 | 0.2324 | – | |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.02115 | -2.0% | -2.6% | -23.6% | $50.60M | $3,349 | 67.94 | 43,376 | 0.1566 | – | |
CalderaERA | $0.0674 | 5.5% | -12.9% | 3.7% | $12.02M | $12,865 | 67.21 | 17,450 | 0.2133 | – | |
MERLMERL | $0.02636 | -4.6% | -0.7% | -16.3% | $3.64M | $911,046 | 67.07 | 18,724 | 0.3687 | – | |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.1203 | 1.7% | -14.6% | -34.8% | $109.49M | $101,007 | 66.96 | 96,879 | 0.2906 | – | |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00001824 | 2.0% | 16.6% | -33.8% | $1.52M | $2,267 | 64.58 | 52,574 | 0.2956 | – | |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01827 | 0.1% | -6.9% | -16.5% | $8.91M | $82.75 | 63.84 | 11,902 | 0.368 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07935 | 1.4% | -8.0% | -25.1% | $57.34M | $23,745 | 63.62 | 3,663 | 0.1237 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.744 | -0.7% | -16.7% | -18.5% | $22.84M | $42,267 | 63.46 | 24,414 | 0.2228 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How has Layer 2 performed recently?
The Layer 2 category shows some interesting movements over both the 7-day and 30-day windows. Over the past 30 days, there's a strong upward trend with 53 tokens seeing their scores increase compared to 16 decreasing. Manta Pacific (MANTA) notably climbed 15 ranks with a 216.7% score percentage increase, while Aurora (AURORA) jumped 21 ranks with a 35.4% score percentage increase. In the shorter 7-day period, the breadth is more balanced with 37 tokens up and 32 down. Lisk (LSK) on Ethereum mainnet and BOB show significant upward momentum, climbing 9 and 8 ranks respectively. Arbitrum (ARB) consistently holds the top score with 79.0468 in both timeframes. Conversely, Zero Knowledge Era (ZYRA) experienced a significant drop, falling 16 ranks over 7 days with a -46.7% score percentage and 13 ranks over 30 days with a -36.5% score percentage. Zircuit (ZRC) on both Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain also saw declines. Orbit (ORBIT) and Gelato Network Token (GEL) were among the biggest fallers over the 30-day period, dropping 14 ranks each.
What is a Layer 2 network?
A Layer 2 network is a secondary framework or protocol built on top of an existing blockchain system (Layer 1) to improve its scalability, speed, and efficiency.
Why are Layer 2 solutions important?
Layer 2 solutions are important because they address the scalability limitations of many Layer 1 blockchains, which can become congested and expensive during peak usage. By processing transactions off-chain, they reduce the load on the main network.
How do Layer 2 networks work?
Layer 2 networks typically batch multiple transactions off the main blockchain, process them, and then submit a single, condensed proof of these transactions back to the Layer 1 chain for final settlement. This process varies depending on the specific Layer 2 technology, such as rollups or state channels.
What are some common types of Layer 2 technologies?
Common types of Layer 2 technologies include optimistic rollups, zero-knowledge (ZK) rollups, state channels, and sidechains. Each type has different trade-offs in terms of security, decentralization, and performance.
Do Layer 2 solutions compromise security?
Layer 2 solutions are designed to inherit the security properties of the underlying Layer 1 blockchain. While they process transactions off-chain, the final settlement and security guarantees are ultimately rooted in the main chain. The specific security model can vary between different Layer 2 implementations.