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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CapxCAPX | $0.1513 | -0.1% | 0.1% | -2.5% | $15.53M | $0 | 53.46 | Layer 2+1 | 1,671 | 0.3184 | – |
OptimismOP | $0.09748 | 3.5% | -4.1% | -2.0% | $420.06M | $944,837 | 72.98 | 1.35M | 0.3294 | – | |
DeGateDG | $0.04185 | -0.7% | -0.6% | -1.2% | $16.32M | $21,005 | 35.43 | DEX+1 | – | – | – |
LineaLINEA | $0.002479 | 0.2% | -1.2% | -0.8% | $59.77M | $3,748 | 64.7 | 10,926 | 0.2546 | – | |
LineaLINEA | $0.002479 | 0.2% | -1.2% | -0.4% | $60.08M | $10,440 | 69.51 | 413,880 | 0.2863 | – | |
Gelato Network TokenGEL | $0.0008697 | 0.0% | -0.9% | -0.1% | $240,071 | $0 | 39.31 | Utility+1 | 96 | – | – |
FluentBLEND | $0.06029 | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.4% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.12 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002014 | -15.9% | -0.8% | 1.4% | $4.32M | $408,229 | 65.17 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
Polygon BridgePOL | $0.08033 | -0.1% | -5.0% | 1.5% | $868.61M | $20,067 | 72.65 | Bridge+1 | 96,372 | 0.2939 | – |
ArbitrumARB | $0.08894 | -1.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.24 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
Lisk BridgeLISK | $0.08789 | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% | $20.41M | $2,218 | 31.47 | Bridge+1 | – | – | – |
SolanaSOL | $77.84 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 7.5% | $3.72M | $10.69M | 71.69 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
ArbitrumARB | $0.08894 | -1.5% | -3.4% | 8.7% | $901.33M | $5.57M | 70.02 | 2.37M | 0.2106 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07025 | -2.0% | -0.2% | 14.0% | $43.70M | $9,377 | 65.86 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07025 | -2.0% | -0.2% | 14.0% | $5.26M | $184,066 | 63.49 | 1,310 | 0.3208 | – | |
T3T3 | $0.02599 | -16.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | $857,762 | $15,759 | 44.51 | 86,495 | – | – | |
CalderaERA | $0.09744 | 54.0% | 22.5% | 20.3% | $1.24M | $1.09M | 65.29 | Bridge+1 | 3,858 | 0.3004 | – |
FRAMEFRAME | $0.0001057 | 6.4% | 27.4% | 27.4% | $412,763 | $1.353 | 55.84 | 1,811 | 0.3955 | – | |
Molt EVMmEVM | $0.07263 | 0.0% | 267.5% | 267.5% | $0 | $0 | 26.85 | 321 | 0 | 0 | |
Cluster ProtocolCLUSTER | $0.00002169 | 0.0% | 632.2% | 632.2% | $0 | $0 | 41.28 | 1,720 | 0.4693 | 0 | |
FhenixFHE | $0.06329 | 0.0% | 647.7% | 647.7% | $32,902 | $0 | 28.27 | Layer 2+1 | 289 | 0 | – |
Trust Resolution LayerTRL | $0.06215 | 0.0% | 725.3% | 725.3% | $0 | $0 | 42.45 | Utility+1 | 1,215 | 0.5843 | 0 |
x402 Singularity LayerSGL | $0.00001691 | 0.0% | 941.0% | 941.0% | $0 | $0 | 44.58 | Layer 2+1 | 1,206 | 0.7006 | 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 | – |
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.