Layer 2
Layer 2 networks scale blockchains, improving transaction speed and reducing costs.
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@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 ▲▼ | Entropy ▲▼ | Mc/Rev ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ArbitrumARB | $0.09039 | 0.1% | -1.8% | 3.8% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.59 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
OptimismOP | $0.09654 | 2.5% | -5.0% | -2.9% | $414.23M | $944,837 | 73.15 | 1.35M | 0.3294 | – | |
Polygon BridgePOL | $0.08068 | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | $868.61M | $20,067 | 72.94 | Bridge+1 | 96,372 | 0.2939 | – |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05426 | 0.4% | 1.0% | -8.0% | $2.52B | $53,735 | 72.08 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
SolaxySOLX | $0.0000526 | 1.0% | -6.6% | -13.4% | $4.41M | $20,537 | 72.06 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
LoopringLRC | $0.01212 | -4.4% | 12.8% | -9.2% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 72.03 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
SolanaSOL | $78.06 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 7.8% | $3.75M | $10.69M | 71.94 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01457 | 3.0% | 3.3% | -2.7% | $151.23M | $873,246 | 71.09 | 14,647 | 0.5333 | – | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.09039 | 0.1% | -1.8% | 10.5% | $904.59M | $5.57M | 70.34 | 2.37M | 0.2106 | – | |
LineaLINEA | $0.002502 | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | $60.08M | $10,440 | 69.8 | 413,880 | 0.2863 | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.006446 | 1.2% | -3.5% | -16.7% | $64.71M | $926,496 | 69.03 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2824 | – |
MERLMERL | $0.01733 | -0.0% | 1.4% | -3.3% | $23.42M | $47,980 | 68.79 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – | |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.4284 | 1.1% | 1.4% | -18.9% | $1.41B | $107,571 | 68.54 | Bridge+1 | 30,025 | 0.2705 | – |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.1279 | 2.8% | -3.7% | -7.5% | $104.68M | $562.56 | 68.45 | Layer 2+2 | 96,957 | 0.34 | – |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01947 | 1.3% | -5.6% | -13.9% | $9.62M | $22,841 | 68.06 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.755 | 1.1% | -4.0% | -11.1% | $20.65M | $9,510 | 67.75 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
EspressoESP | $0.07113 | -0.8% | 1.0% | 15.4% | $43.87M | $13,559 | 66.5 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.0227 | 1.3% | -1.7% | -11.1% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 66.08 | 43,719 | 0.2332 | – | |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002084 | -13.0% | 2.6% | 4.9% | $5.17M | $441,116 | 65.68 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
CalderaERA | $0.1051 | 66.0% | 32.1% | 29.8% | $1.29M | $471,524 | 65.43 | Bridge+1 | 3,847 | 0.3005 | – |
LineaLINEA | $0.002502 | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.1% | $59.77M | $3,748 | 65.02 | 10,926 | 0.2546 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003984 | 1.0% | -1.9% | -7.6% | $12.34M | $29,331 | 64.33 | 4,963 | 0.3128 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07113 | -0.8% | 1.0% | 15.4% | $5.34M | $186,148 | 63.8 | 1,309 | 0.3208 | – | |
FluentBLEND | $0.0611 | 2.0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.45 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008551 | -1.5% | -9.0% | -23.4% | $2.01M | $2,337 | 62.7 | Utility+1 | 2,457 | 0.5511 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How has Layer 2 performed recently?
The Layer 2 category has been quiet over both the 7-day and 30-day periods, with no tokens experiencing significant upward or downward breadth, nor any identified climbers, fallers, score extremes, streak leaders, top K entrants, or top K exits.
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.