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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Base TokenBASE | $0.0000146 | 2.8% | – | – | $14,600 | $791.98 | 31.96 | 2,196 | 0.446 | – | |
ZKWASM TokenZKWASM | $0.00149 | -5.2% | -52.5% | -2.7% | $78,490 | $535.3 | 58.17 | 2,428 | 0.3332 | – | |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008389 | -3.4% | -10.7% | -24.9% | $1.97M | $3,252 | 62.83 | Utility+1 | 2,457 | 0.5511 | – |
Taiko BridgeTAIKO | $0.07662 | 1.3% | -5.5% | -19.6% | $13.65M | $4,216 | 61.05 | Bridge+1 | 2,965 | 0.4416 | – |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002014 | -15.9% | -0.8% | 1.4% | $4.32M | $408,229 | 65.38 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
SOON TokenSOON | $0.1635 | 1.0% | -1.7% | -4.2% | $58.76M | $43.95 | 58.7 | Bridge+1 | 3,755 | 0.2798 | – |
CalderaERA | $0.09743 | 53.9% | 22.5% | 20.3% | $1.24M | $1.09M | 65.51 | Bridge+1 | 3,858 | 0.3004 | – |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.03276 | 4.2% | 0.5% | -13.7% | $137,202 | $2,844 | 59.87 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003968 | 0.6% | -2.3% | -8.0% | $791,405 | $29,331 | 64.26 | 4,962 | 0.3128 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.0008311 | 0.0% | 41,634.1% | 41,634.1% | $8.31M | $0 | 52.89 | 5,924 | 0.5218 | – | |
FluentBLEND | $0.06029 | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.4% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.33 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
LineaLINEA | $0.002479 | 0.2% | -1.2% | -0.8% | $59.77M | $3,748 | 64.92 | 10,926 | 0.2546 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07025 | -2.0% | -0.2% | 14.0% | $43.70M | $9,377 | 66.07 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01905 | -0.9% | -7.6% | -15.7% | $9.54M | $4,668 | 66.54 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01423 | 0.5% | 0.9% | -5.0% | $147.78M | $873,246 | 70.93 | 14,656 | 0.5333 | – | |
ZkLinkZKL | $0.07742 | 0.0% | 2,055.7% | 2,055.7% | $74,293 | $0 | 48.4 | Bridge+1 | 15,482 | 0.4308 | – |
SolanaSOL | $77.84 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 7.5% | $3.72M | $10.69M | 71.9 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
MERLMERL | $0.01747 | 0.8% | 2.2% | -2.5% | $23.40M | $47,980 | 68.8 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – | |
Zero Knowledge EraZYRA | $0.0008323 | 3.6% | -71.6% | -74.2% | $212,188 | $29.46 | 48.05 | Layer 2+1 | 23,496 | 0.2393 | – |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.772 | 1.8% | -3.4% | -10.6% | $21.00M | $9,510 | 67.75 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.4297 | 1.4% | 1.7% | -18.7% | $1.42B | $107,571 | 68.51 | Bridge+1 | 30,025 | 0.2705 | – |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.02307 | 2.9% | -0.1% | -9.7% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 66.14 | 43,707 | 0.2332 | – | |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00005226 | 0.4% | -7.2% | -14.0% | $4.40M | $3,099 | 70.39 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
ArbitrumARB | $0.0891 | -1.4% | -3.2% | 2.4% | $602.50M | $5,608 | 74.47 | 64,272 | 0.4887 | – | |
T3T3 | $0.02599 | -16.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | $857,762 | $15,759 | 44.51 | 86,495 | – | – |
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.