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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CitreaCTR | $0.0008311 | 0.0% | 41,634.1% | 41,634.1% | $8.31M | $0 | 52.89 | 5,924 | 0.5218 | – | |
Execution LayerEXEC | $0.05125 | 0.0% | 4,910.5% | 4,910.5% | $0 | $0 | 33.57 | 436 | 0 | 0 | |
RAILS_XYZ l3 netrails | $0.00009378 | 0.0% | 4,125.8% | 4,125.8% | $93,778 | $0 | 27.28 | 37 | 0 | – | |
ENGINE AZTECNETWORK_COIN L2AZtec | $0.004281 | 0.0% | 3,554.7% | 3,554.7% | $4.28M | $0 | 27.58 | 48 | 0 | – | |
CitreaCTR | $0.009349 | 0.0% | 3,297.9% | 3,297.9% | $9.35M | $0 | 45.05 | 1,387 | 0.5209 | – | |
Moonbase AlphaMOONBASE | $0.05138 | 0.0% | 2,176.2% | 2,176.2% | $1,388 | $0 | 31.02 | 316 | 0 | – | |
ZkLinkZKL | $0.07742 | 0.0% | 2,055.7% | 2,055.7% | $74,293 | $0 | 48.4 | Bridge+1 | 15,482 | 0.4308 | – |
x402 Singularity LayerSGL | $0.00001691 | 0.0% | 941.0% | 941.0% | $0 | $0 | 44.58 | Layer 2+1 | 1,206 | 0.7006 | 0 |
Trust Resolution LayerTRL | $0.06215 | 0.0% | 725.3% | 725.3% | $0 | $0 | 42.45 | Utility+1 | 1,215 | 0.5843 | 0 |
FhenixFHE | $0.06329 | 0.0% | 647.7% | 647.7% | $32,902 | $0 | 28.27 | Layer 2+1 | 289 | 0 | – |
Cluster ProtocolCLUSTER | $0.00002169 | 0.0% | 632.2% | 632.2% | $0 | $0 | 41.28 | 1,720 | 0.4693 | 0 | |
Molt EVMmEVM | $0.07263 | 0.0% | 267.5% | 267.5% | $0 | $0 | 26.85 | 321 | 0 | 0 | |
CalderaERA | $0.1031 | 62.9% | 29.7% | 27.4% | $1.32M | $471,524 | 64.85 | Bridge+1 | 3,857 | 0.3004 | – |
T3T3 | $0.02621 | -16.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | $864,990 | $15,759 | 44.49 | 86,582 | – | – | |
FRAMEFRAME | $0.00009684 | -2.5% | 16.7% | 16.7% | $412,763 | $1.353 | 54.96 | 1,811 | 0.3955 | – | |
LoopringLRC | $0.01228 | -3.1% | 14.3% | -7.9% | $16.77M | $8,251 | 71.53 | Utility+3 | 166,397 | 0.4314 | – |
ZORAZORA | $0.006772 | 1.1% | 4.7% | -6.5% | $1.18M | $30.01 | 28.57 | Utility+1 | 995 | 0 | – |
AZTECAZTEC | $0.01457 | 3.0% | 3.3% | -2.7% | $151.07M | $873,246 | 70.54 | 14,654 | 0.5333 | – | |
Mantle BridgeMNT | $0.429 | 1.2% | 1.5% | -18.8% | $1.42B | $107,571 | 67.97 | Bridge+1 | 30,025 | 0.2705 | – |
MERLMERL | $0.01733 | -0.0% | 1.4% | -3.3% | $23.42M | $47,980 | 68.17 | 18,554 | 0.2741 | – | |
STRKSTRK | $0.02941 | 1.0% | 1.3% | -11.9% | $174.14M | $5,241 | 47.69 | 266 | 0 | – | |
SHIBA INUSHIB | $0.05427 | 0.6% | 1.2% | -7.8% | $2.52B | $53,735 | 71.5 | Meme+1 | 1.60M | 0.3394 | – |
TownsTOWNS | $0.002049 | -14.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% | $4.37M | $441,116 | 64.94 | 3,054 | 0.3099 | – | |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.03271 | 4.1% | 0.3% | -13.8% | $138,945 | $2,844 | 59.35 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
SolanaSOL | $77.95 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 7.7% | $3.75M | $10.69M | 71.34 | Wrapped+1 | 17,509 | 0.4284 | – |
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.