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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SolanaSOL | $77.84 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 7.5% | $3.72M | $10.69M | 71.69 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
ENGINE AZTECNETWORK_COIN L2AZtec | $0.004281 | 0.0% | 3,554.7% | 3,554.7% | $4.28M | $0 | 27.58 | 48 | 0 | – | |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002014 | -15.9% | -0.8% | 1.4% | $4.32M | $408,229 | 65.17 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
SolaxySOLX | $0.00005226 | 0.4% | -7.2% | -14.0% | $4.40M | $3,099 | 70.17 | 52,587 | 0.3743 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07025 | -2.0% | -0.2% | 14.0% | $5.26M | $184,066 | 63.49 | 1,310 | 0.3208 | – | |
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 | 45.05 | 1,387 | 0.5209 | – | |
Boba TokenBOBA | $0.01905 | -0.9% | -7.6% | -15.7% | $9.54M | $4,668 | 66.34 | 11,844 | 0.3975 | – | |
FluentBLEND | $0.06029 | 0.6% | -3.0% | 1.4% | $12.21M | $981.02 | 63.12 | 7,893 | 0.2882 | – | |
Taiko BridgeTAIKO | $0.07662 | 1.3% | -5.5% | -19.6% | $13.65M | $4,216 | 60.87 | Bridge+1 | 2,965 | 0.4416 | – |
Taiko TokenTAIKO | $0.07662 | 1.3% | -5.5% | -11.1% | $14.33M | $460.07 | 58.56 | 1,568 | 0.3274 | – | |
CapxCAPX | $0.1513 | -0.1% | 0.1% | -2.5% | $15.53M | $0 | 53.46 | Layer 2+1 | 1,671 | 0.3184 | – |
DeGateDG | $0.04185 | -0.7% | -0.6% | -1.2% | $16.32M | $21,005 | 35.43 | DEX+1 | – | – | – |
LoopringLRC | $0.01234 | -2.7% | 14.9% | -7.5% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 71.9 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
Lisk BridgeLISK | $0.08789 | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.4% | $20.41M | $2,218 | 31.47 | Bridge+1 | – | – | – |
Metis BridgeMETIS | $2.772 | 1.8% | -3.4% | -10.6% | $21.00M | $9,510 | 67.54 | Bridge+2 | 24,348 | 0.3297 | – |
MERLMERL | $0.01747 | 0.8% | 2.2% | -2.5% | $23.40M | $47,980 | 68.58 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – | |
EspressoESP | $0.07025 | -2.0% | -0.2% | 14.0% | $43.70M | $9,377 | 65.86 | 11,133 | 0.281 | – | |
Sonic SVMSONIC | $0.02307 | 2.9% | -0.1% | -9.7% | $54.71M | $8,138 | 65.94 | 43,707 | 0.2332 | – | |
SOON TokenSOON | $0.1635 | 1.0% | -1.7% | -4.2% | $58.76M | $43.95 | 58.49 | Bridge+1 | 3,755 | 0.2798 | – |
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 | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.006555 | 3.0% | -1.9% | -15.3% | $65.72M | $926,496 | 68.93 | Layer 2+1 | 1.13M | 0.2823 | – |
BOB BridgeBOB | $0.003968 | 0.6% | -2.3% | -24.9% | $95.64M | $19.93 | 51.55 | Bridge+1 | 576 | 0.3933 | – |
ZKsyncZK | $0.009498 | 1.9% | -9.1% | -17.6% | $96.06M | $358.3 | 58.89 | 924 | 0.5859 | – |
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.