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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
x402 Singularity LayerSGL | $0.00001691 | 0.0% | 941.0% | 941.0% | $0 | $0 | 44.58 | Layer 2+1 | 1,206 | 0.7006 | 0 |
ZKsyncZK | $0.009451 | 1.4% | -9.5% | -18.0% | $96.06M | $358.3 | 58.68 | 924 | 0.5859 | – | |
Trust Resolution LayerTRL | $0.06215 | 0.0% | 725.3% | 725.3% | $0 | $0 | 42.44 | Utility+1 | 1,215 | 0.5843 | 0 |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008385 | -3.4% | -10.8% | -24.9% | $1.97M | $3,252 | 62.45 | Utility+1 | 2,457 | 0.5511 | – |
Eclipse BridgeES | $0.001961 | -2.4% | -37.3% | -88.8% | $315,015 | $58.94 | 34.1 | Bridge+1 | 799 | 0.5392 | – |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01467 | 3.7% | 4.1% | -2.0% | $151.84M | $873,246 | 70.72 | 14,655 | 0.5333 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.0008311 | 0.0% | 41,634.1% | 41,634.1% | $8.31M | $0 | 52.89 | 5,924 | 0.5218 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.009349 | 0.0% | 3,297.9% | 3,297.9% | $9.35M | $0 | 45.04 | 1,387 | 0.5209 | – | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.08873 | -1.8% | -3.6% | 1.9% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.01 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
Cluster ProtocolCLUSTER | $0.00002169 | 0.0% | 632.2% | 632.2% | $0 | $0 | 41.28 | 1,720 | 0.4693 | 0 | |
Base TokenBASE | $0.0000146 | 2.8% | – | – | $14,600 | $791.98 | 31.95 | 2,196 | 0.446 | – | |
Taiko BridgeTAIKO | $0.07502 | -0.8% | -7.5% | -21.3% | $13.65M | $4,216 | 60.56 | Bridge+1 | 2,965 | 0.4416 | – |
LoopringLRC | $0.01238 | -2.3% | 15.3% | -7.2% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 71.73 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
ZkLinkZKL | $0.07742 | 0.0% | 2,055.7% | 2,055.7% | $74,293 | $0 | 48.4 | Bridge+1 | 15,482 | 0.4308 | – |
SolanaSOL | $77.65 | -0.1% | -0.2% | 7.2% | $3.75M | $10.69M | 71.47 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01945 | 1.2% | -5.7% | -14.0% | $9.67M | $22,841 | 67.61 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
FRAMEFRAME | $0.00009619 | -3.1% | 15.9% | 15.9% | $412,763 | $1.353 | 55.07 | 1,811 | 0.3955 | – | |
BOB BridgeBOB | $0.003949 | 0.1% | -2.8% | -25.2% | $95.64M | $19.93 | 51.34 | Bridge+1 | 576 | 0.3933 | – |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00005241 | 0.7% | -7.0% | -13.7% | $4.40M | $3,099 | 69.98 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.1284 | 3.1% | -3.3% | -7.2% | $104.68M | $562.56 | 68.04 | Layer 2+2 | 96,957 | 0.34 | – |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05426 | 0.3% | 1.0% | -8.1% | $2.52B | $53,735 | 71.64 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
ZKWASM TokenZKWASM | $0.001477 | -6.1% | -52.9% | -3.5% | $78,490 | $535.3 | 57.75 | 2,428 | 0.3332 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.76 | 1.3% | -3.8% | -10.9% | $21.00M | $9,510 | 67.32 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
OptimismOP | $0.09701 | 3.0% | -4.6% | -2.5% | $416.63M | $944,837 | 72.75 | 1.35M | 0.3294 | – | |
Taiko TokenTAIKO | $0.07502 | -0.8% | -7.5% | -13.0% | $14.33M | $460.07 | 58.24 | 1,568 | 0.3274 | – |
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.