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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008405 | -3.2% | -10.6% | -9.4% | $1.94M | $854.18 | 59.53 | 2,047 | 0.302 | – | |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002042 | -14.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | $4.32M | $408,229 | 65.49 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003988 | 1.1% | -1.8% | -7.6% | $791,405 | $29,331 | 64.29 | 4,962 | 0.3128 | – | |
CapxCAPX | $0.1514 | -0.0% | 0.1% | -2.5% | $15.53M | $0 | 53.67 | Layer 2+1 | 1,671 | 0.3184 | – |
EspressoESP | $0.06942 | -3.2% | -1.4% | 12.6% | $5.23M | $184,066 | 63.63 | 1,309 | 0.3208 | – | |
Taiko TokenTAIKO | $0.07652 | 1.1% | -5.7% | -11.2% | $14.33M | $460.07 | 58.77 | 1,568 | 0.3274 | – | |
OptimismOP | $0.09787 | 3.9% | -3.7% | -1.6% | $420.39M | $944,837 | 73.21 | 1.35M | 0.3294 | – | |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.778 | 2.0% | -3.2% | -10.4% | $21.00M | $9,510 | 67.76 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
ZKWASM TokenZKWASM | $0.001483 | -5.7% | -52.7% | -3.1% | $78,490 | $535.3 | 58.18 | 2,428 | 0.3332 | – | |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05427 | 0.6% | 1.2% | -7.9% | $2.52B | $53,735 | 72.05 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
Immutable zkEVMIMX | $0.1298 | 4.3% | -2.2% | -6.1% | $104.68M | $562.56 | 68.51 | Layer 2+2 | 96,957 | 0.34 | – |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00005236 | 0.6% | -7.1% | -13.8% | $4.40M | $3,099 | 70.39 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
BOB BridgeBOB | $0.003988 | 1.1% | -1.8% | -24.5% | $95.64M | $19.93 | 51.77 | Bridge+1 | 576 | 0.3933 | – |
FRAMEFRAME | $0.0001058 | 6.6% | 27.5% | 27.5% | $412,763 | $1.353 | 56.06 | 1,811 | 0.3955 | – | |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01955 | 1.7% | -5.2% | -13.6% | $9.67M | $22,841 | 68.04 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
SolanaSOL | $77.68 | -0.1% | -0.1% | 7.3% | $3.72M | $10.69M | 71.88 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
ZkLinkZKL | $0.07742 | 0.0% | 2,055.7% | 2,055.7% | $74,293 | $0 | 48.4 | Bridge+1 | 15,482 | 0.4308 | – |
LoopringLRC | $0.01235 | -2.6% | 14.9% | -7.4% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 72.11 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
Taiko BridgeTAIKO | $0.07652 | 1.1% | -5.7% | -19.7% | $13.65M | $4,216 | 61.05 | Bridge+1 | 2,965 | 0.4416 | – |
Base TokenBASE | $0.0000146 | 2.8% | – | – | $14,600 | $791.98 | 31.96 | 2,196 | 0.446 | – | |
Cluster ProtocolCLUSTER | $0.00002169 | 0.0% | 632.2% | 632.2% | $0 | $0 | 41.28 | 1,720 | 0.4693 | 0 | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.0891 | -1.4% | -3.2% | 2.4% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.47 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.009349 | 0.0% | 3,297.9% | 3,297.9% | $9.35M | $0 | 45.04 | 1,387 | 0.5209 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.0008311 | 0.0% | 41,634.1% | 41,634.1% | $8.31M | $0 | 52.89 | 5,924 | 0.5218 | – | |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01425 | 0.7% | 1.0% | -4.9% | $147.79M | $873,246 | 70.93 | 14,656 | 0.5333 | – |
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.