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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eclipse BridgeES | $0.0019 | -5.4% | -39.3% | -89.2% | $315,015 | $58.94 | 33.93 | Bridge+1 | 799 | 0.5392 | – |
Zero Knowledge EraZYRA | $0.0008323 | 3.6% | -71.6% | -74.2% | $212,188 | $29.46 | 47.93 | Layer 2+1 | 23,496 | 0.2393 | – |
BOB BridgeBOB | $0.003968 | 0.6% | -2.3% | -24.9% | $95.64M | $19.93 | 51.57 | Bridge+1 | 576 | 0.3933 | – |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008389 | -3.4% | -10.7% | -24.9% | $1.97M | $3,252 | 62.66 | Utility+1 | 2,457 | 0.5511 | – |
Taiko BridgeTAIKO | $0.07662 | 1.3% | -5.5% | -19.6% | $13.65M | $4,216 | 60.89 | Bridge+1 | 2,965 | 0.4416 | – |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.4295 | 1.3% | 1.7% | -18.7% | $1.42B | $107,571 | 68.33 | Bridge+1 | 30,025 | 0.2705 | – |
ZKsyncZK | $0.009498 | 1.9% | -9.1% | -17.6% | $96.06M | $358.3 | 58.91 | 924 | 0.5859 | – | |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01905 | -0.9% | -7.6% | -15.7% | $9.54M | $4,668 | 66.36 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.00653 | 2.6% | -2.3% | -15.6% | $65.72M | $926,496 | 68.92 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2823 | – |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00005226 | 0.4% | -7.2% | -14.0% | $4.40M | $3,099 | 70.19 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.03276 | 4.2% | 0.5% | -13.7% | $137,202 | $2,844 | 59.7 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
STRKSTRK | $0.02921 | 0.3% | 0.6% | -12.5% | $174.14M | $5,241 | 48.01 | 266 | 0 | – | |
Taiko TokenTAIKO | $0.07662 | 1.3% | -5.5% | -11.1% | $14.33M | $460.07 | 58.58 | 1,568 | 0.3274 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.772 | 1.8% | -3.4% | -10.6% | $21.00M | $9,510 | 67.56 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.02307 | 2.9% | -0.1% | -9.7% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 65.96 | 43,707 | 0.2332 | – | |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008389 | -3.4% | -10.7% | -9.6% | $1.94M | $854.18 | 59.33 | 2,047 | 0.302 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003968 | 0.6% | -2.3% | -8.0% | $791,405 | $29,331 | 64.07 | 4,962 | 0.3128 | – | |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05427 | 0.6% | 1.2% | -7.9% | $2.52B | $53,735 | 71.86 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
LoopringLRC | $0.01234 | -2.7% | 14.9% | -7.5% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 71.92 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
ZORAZORA | $0.006772 | 1.1% | 4.7% | -6.5% | $1.18M | $30.01 | 28.58 | Utility+1 | 995 | 0 | – |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.13 | 4.5% | -2.1% | -5.9% | $104.68M | $562.56 | 68.33 | Layer 2+2 | 96,957 | 0.34 | – |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01423 | 0.5% | 0.9% | -5.0% | $147.11M | $873,246 | 70.75 | 14,656 | 0.5333 | – | |
SOON TokenSOON | $0.1635 | 1.0% | -1.7% | -4.2% | $58.76M | $43.95 | 58.51 | Bridge+1 | 3,755 | 0.2798 | – |
ZKWASM TokenZKWASM | $0.00149 | -5.2% | -52.5% | -2.7% | $78,490 | $535.3 | 58.02 | 2,428 | 0.3332 | – | |
MERLMERL | $0.01747 | 0.8% | 2.2% | -2.5% | $23.40M | $47,980 | 68.6 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – |
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.