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 ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 42.44 | Utility+1 | 1,215 | 0.5843 | 0 |
Cluster ProtocolCLUSTER | $0.00002169 | 0.0% | 632.2% | 632.2% | $0 | $0 | 41.28 | 1,720 | 0.4693 | 0 | |
Execution LayerEXEC | $0.05125 | 0.0% | 4,910.5% | 4,910.5% | $0 | $0 | 33.57 | 436 | 0 | 0 | |
Molt EVMmEVM | $0.07263 | 0.0% | 267.5% | 267.5% | $0 | $0 | 26.85 | 321 | 0 | 0 | |
LAyer2 SUITe AZTECNETWORK_COINSAZTEC | $0.06141 | 0.0% | 1,702.1% | 1,702.1% | $141 | $0 | 25.01 | 32 | 0 | – | |
ZAMA_FHE TURBO layer2ZAma | $0.06171 | 0.0% | 1,730.9% | 1,730.9% | $171 | $0 | 25.97 | 47 | 0 | – | |
Moonbase AlphaMOONBASE | $0.05138 | 0.0% | 2,176.2% | 2,176.2% | $1,388 | $0 | 31.02 | 316 | 0 | – | |
Base TokenBASE | $0.0000146 | 2.8% | – | – | $14,600 | $791.98 | 31.95 | 2,196 | 0.446 | – | |
FhenixFHE | $0.06329 | 0.0% | 647.7% | 647.7% | $32,902 | $0 | 28.27 | Layer 2+1 | 289 | 0 | – |
ZkLinkZKL | $0.07742 | 0.0% | 2,055.7% | 2,055.7% | $74,293 | $0 | 48.4 | Bridge+1 | 15,482 | 0.4308 | – |
ZKWASM TokenZKWASM | $0.001483 | -5.7% | -52.7% | -3.1% | $78,490 | $535.3 | 58.22 | 2,428 | 0.3332 | – | |
RAILS_XYZ l3 netrails | $0.00009378 | 0.0% | 4,125.8% | 4,125.8% | $93,778 | $0 | 27.28 | 37 | 0 | – | |
Orderly NetworkORDER | $0.033 | 5.0% | 1.2% | -13.1% | $137,202 | $2,844 | 59.95 | 4,943 | 0.2707 | – | |
Zero Knowledge EraZYRA | $0.0008325 | 3.6% | -71.6% | -74.2% | $212,188 | $29.46 | 48.08 | Layer 2+1 | 23,496 | 0.2393 | – |
Gelato Network TokenGEL | $0.0008697 | 0.0% | -0.9% | -0.1% | $240,071 | $0 | 39.57 | Utility+1 | 96 | – | – |
Eclipse BridgeES | $0.001952 | -2.8% | -37.6% | -88.9% | $315,015 | $58.94 | 34.12 | Bridge+1 | 799 | 0.5392 | – |
FRAMEFRAME | $0.0001045 | 5.2% | 25.9% | 25.9% | $412,763 | $1.353 | 56.04 | 1,811 | 0.3955 | – | |
BOBBOB | $0.003977 | 0.8% | -2.1% | -7.8% | $791,405 | $29,331 | 64.32 | 4,962 | 0.3128 | – | |
T3T3 | $0.02601 | -16.4% | 19.4% | 18.0% | $858,324 | $15,759 | 44.51 | 86,496 | – | – | |
ZORAZORA | $0.006772 | 1.1% | 4.7% | -6.5% | $1.18M | $30.01 | 28.58 | Utility+1 | 995 | 0 | – |
CalderaERA | $0.09839 | 55.5% | 23.7% | 21.5% | $1.23M | $1.09M | 65.54 | Bridge+1 | 3,858 | 0.3004 | – |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008411 | -3.1% | -10.5% | -9.3% | $1.94M | $854.18 | 59.58 | 2,047 | 0.302 | – | |
ZircuitZRC | $0.0008411 | -3.1% | -10.5% | -24.7% | $1.97M | $3,252 | 62.88 | Utility+1 | 2,457 | 0.5511 | – |
SolanaSOL | $77.84 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 7.5% | $3.75M | $10.69M | 71.94 | 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.