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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05426 | 0.4% | 1.0% | -8.1% | $2.51B | $27,033 | 71.18 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
STRKSTRK | $0.02926 | 0.5% | 0.8% | -12.4% | $174.14M | $5,241 | 47.94 | 266 | 0 | – | |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.03273 | 4.4% | 0.7% | -13.5% | $136,805 | $2,844 | 59.63 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
SolanaSOL | $78 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 7.7% | $3.72M | $10.69M | 71.64 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
Lisk BridgeLISK | $0.08787 | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% | $20.50M | $2,023 | 31.32 | Bridge+1 | – | – | – |
CapxCAPX | $0.1513 | -0.1% | 0.1% | -2.5% | $15.53M | $0 | 53.4 | Layer 2+1 | 1,671 | 0.3184 | – |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.0231 | 3.0% | -0.0% | -9.6% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 65.89 | 43,707 | 0.2332 | – | |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.0141 | -0.5% | -0.1% | -6.0% | $145.97M | $873,246 | 70.62 | 14,656 | 0.5333 | – | |
DeGate TokenDG | $0.04185 | -0.7% | -0.6% | -1.2% | $16.21M | $4,610 | 34.08 | DEX+1 | – | – | – |
EspressoESP | $0.06993 | -2.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | $43.70M | $9,377 | 65.77 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.06993 | -2.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | $5.25M | $184,066 | 63.39 | 1,309 | 0.3208 | – | |
LineaLINEA | $0.002487 | 0.5% | -0.8% | -0.1% | $60.03M | $20,522 | 70.03 | 413,880 | 0.2863 | – | |
LineaLINEA | $0.002487 | 0.5% | -0.8% | -0.5% | $58.41M | $10,350 | 65.52 | 10,926 | 0.2546 | – | |
Gelato Network TokenGEL | $0.0008697 | 0.0% | -0.9% | -0.1% | $240,071 | $0 | 39.25 | Utility+1 | 96 | – | – |
TownsTOWNS | $0.001995 | -16.7% | -1.8% | 0.5% | $4.32M | $408,229 | 65.02 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003987 | 1.1% | -1.9% | -7.6% | $791,405 | $29,331 | 64.02 | 4,962 | 0.3128 | – | |
BOB BridgeBOB | $0.003987 | 1.1% | -1.9% | -24.5% | $95.64M | $19.93 | 51.52 | Bridge+1 | 576 | 0.3933 | – |
SOON TokenSOON | $0.1631 | 0.8% | -1.9% | -4.5% | $58.76M | $43.95 | 58.41 | Bridge+1 | 3,755 | 0.2798 | – |
ZORAZORA | $0.006515 | 2.6% | -2.2% | -15.6% | $65.15M | $481,240 | 68.85 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2823 | – |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.1295 | 4.0% | -2.5% | -6.4% | $109.47M | $1,879 | 69.24 | Layer 2+2 | 96,957 | 0.34 | – |
FluentBLEND | $0.06025 | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.3% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.06 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.773 | 1.8% | -3.4% | -10.5% | $20.90M | $23,049 | 68.23 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
ArbitrumARB | $0.08851 | -2.0% | -3.9% | 1.7% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.14 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.08851 | -2.0% | -3.9% | 8.2% | $584.68M | $3.95M | 69.93 | 2.37M | 0.2106 | – | |
OptimismOP | $0.09766 | 3.7% | -3.9% | -1.8% | $421.02M | $944,837 | 72.93 | 1.35M | 0.3294 | – |
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.