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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
STRKSTRK | $0.0293 | 0.6% | 0.9% | -12.2% | $174.14M | $5,241 | 48.22 | 266 | 0 | – | |
Execution LayerEXEC | $0.05125 | 0.0% | 4,910.5% | 4,910.5% | $0 | $0 | 33.57 | 436 | 0 | 0 | |
Moonbase AlphaMOONBASE | $0.05138 | 0.0% | 2,176.2% | 2,176.2% | $1,388 | $0 | 31.02 | 316 | 0 | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.006772 | 1.1% | 4.7% | -6.5% | $1.18M | $30.01 | 28.59 | Utility+1 | 995 | 0 | – |
FhenixFHE | $0.06329 | 0.0% | 647.7% | 647.7% | $32,902 | $0 | 28.27 | Layer 2+1 | 289 | 0 | – |
ENGINE AZTECNETWORK_COIN L2AZtec | $0.004281 | 0.0% | 3,554.7% | 3,554.7% | $4.28M | $0 | 27.58 | 48 | 0 | – | |
RAILS_XYZ l3 netrails | $0.00009378 | 0.0% | 4,125.8% | 4,125.8% | $93,778 | $0 | 27.28 | 37 | 0 | – | |
Molt EVMmEVM | $0.07263 | 0.0% | 267.5% | 267.5% | $0 | $0 | 26.85 | 321 | 0 | 0 | |
ZAMA_FHE TURBO layer2ZAma | $0.06171 | 0.0% | 1,730.9% | 1,730.9% | $171 | $0 | 25.97 | 47 | 0 | – | |
LAyer2 SUITe AZTECNETWORK_COINSAZTEC | $0.06141 | 0.0% | 1,702.1% | 1,702.1% | $141 | $0 | 25.01 | 32 | 0 | – | |
ZKROllup TRIA_COIN SYSTEMTRia | $9.713 | 0.0% | 1,725.3% | 1,725.3% | $9.71B | $0 | 24.25 | Meme+1 | 23 | 0 | – |
ArbitrumARB | $0.0891 | -1.4% | -3.2% | 8.9% | $901.33M | $5.57M | 70.23 | 2.37M | 0.2106 | – | |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.02302 | 2.7% | -0.3% | -9.9% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 66.13 | 43,707 | 0.2332 | – | |
Zero Knowledge EraZYRA | $0.0008323 | 3.6% | -71.6% | -74.2% | $212,188 | $29.46 | 48.05 | Layer 2+1 | 23,496 | 0.2393 | – |
LineaLINEA | $0.002479 | 0.2% | -1.1% | -0.8% | $59.77M | $3,748 | 64.92 | 10,926 | 0.2546 | – | |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.4299 | 1.4% | 1.8% | -18.6% | $1.42B | $107,571 | 68.52 | Bridge+1 | 30,025 | 0.2705 | – |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.03275 | 4.2% | 0.5% | -13.7% | $137,202 | $2,844 | 59.87 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
MERLMERL | $0.01751 | 1.0% | 2.4% | -2.3% | $23.40M | $47,980 | 68.81 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – | |
SOON TokenSOON | $0.1629 | 0.7% | -2.0% | -4.5% | $58.76M | $43.95 | 58.68 | Bridge+1 | 3,755 | 0.2798 | – |
EspressoESP | $0.06942 | -3.2% | -1.4% | 12.6% | $43.70M | $9,377 | 66 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.006551 | 2.9% | -2.0% | -15.3% | $65.72M | $926,496 | 69.1 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2823 | – |
LineaLINEA | $0.002479 | 0.2% | -1.1% | -0.4% | $60.08M | $10,440 | 69.71 | 413,880 | 0.2863 | – | |
FluentBLEND | $0.05971 | -0.3% | -3.9% | 0.4% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.28 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
Polygon BridgePOL | $0.08027 | -0.2% | -5.1% | 1.4% | $868.61M | $20,067 | 72.86 | Bridge+1 | 96,372 | 0.2939 | – |
CalderaERA | $0.1002 | 58.4% | 26.1% | 23.8% | $1.26M | $1.09M | 65.48 | Bridge+1 | 3,860 | 0.3004 | – |
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.