Ethereum is the original smart contract blockchain for crypto, but it's fees can be a bit high making microtransactions and such unviable. These are the top L2s that utilized some of the trust from the Ethereum L1 without the high fees.
1
4.9
L2BEAT
L2BEAT is the authoritative analytics platform for Ethereum Layer 2 networks, tracking TVL, risk factors, and technical properties across all major L2 implementations.
2
4.7
Arbitrum
ARB
$0.115800
24h: +0.4%
Arbitrum is a leading Ethereum Layer 2 using Optimistic Rollups to scale Ethereum with faster and cheaper transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security guarantees.
3
4.6
Base
BASE
Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 built by Coinbase using Optimistic Rollup technology, delivering low-cost, high-speed transactions with full EVM compatibility and strong institutional backing.
4
4.6
Optimism
OP
$0.191000
24h: +0.6%
Optimism is an Ethereum Layer 2 using Optimistic Rollups to deliver faster and cheaper transactions while maintaining Ethereum security, and leading the Superchain vision for L2 interoperability.
5
4.5
Starknet
STRK
Ethereum
Starknet is an Ethereum L2 using STARK validity proofs for scalable computation, offering a unique approach with its Cairo VM and programming language.
6
4.5
zkSync
ZK
Ethereum
zkSync is a leading Ethereum L2 using ZK-rollup technology to provide scalable, low-cost transactions with cryptographic validity proofs posted to Ethereum mainnet.
7
4.4
Polygon
POL
$0.101500
24h: +0.9%
Polygon is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum using multiple scaling technologies, enhancing transaction speed and reducing costs while maintaining compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem.
8
4.3
Immutable
IMX
Ethereum
Immutable X is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution using StarkEx zero-knowledge rollup technology, offering gas-free transactions and instant trade confirmation for NFTs and gaming assets.
9
4.2
Linea
Ethereum
Linea is a Consensys-developed Ethereum L2 using zkEVM technology, offering seamless integration with MetaMask and Infura for scaled Ethereum transactions.
10
4.2
Mantle
MNT
Ethereum
Mantle is an Ethereum L2 optimistic rollup with modular data availability (MantleDA), offering low-cost transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security guarantees.
11
4.2
Scroll
SCR
Ethereum
Scroll is an Ethereum L2 implementing a zkEVM rollup with full EVM equivalence, enabling seamless deployment of existing Ethereum smart contracts and tools.
12
4.0
Taiko
TAIKO
Ethereum
Taiko is a Type 1 zkEVM L2 that maintains full Ethereum equivalence, using a based rollup design where Ethereum validators can sequence transactions.
13
3.8
Mode Network
MODE
Ethereum
Mode is an Ethereum L2 built on the OP Stack and part of the Optimism Superchain, featuring Sequencer Fee Sharing to incentivize DeFi development.
14
3.8
Ronin Network
RON
Ethereum
Originally launched as an Ethereum sidechain, Ronin provides Layer 2 scaling for gaming dApps with near-instant finality and minimal transaction fees for Ethereum-ecosystem games.
15
3.6
Manta Network
MANTA
Ethereum
Manta Pacific is an Ethereum L2 using the OP Stack with Celestia for data availability, focusing on ZK-enabled applications and modular architecture.
16
3.6
Metis
METIS
Ethereum
Metis is an Ethereum L2 optimistic rollup pioneering decentralized sequencer technology to address centralization concerns in Layer 2 transaction ordering.
17
3.5
Plume Network
PLUME
Ethereum
Plume Network is a modular Layer 2 built specifically for real-world asset tokenization, featuring built-in compliance tooling and RWA-specific infrastructure on top of Ethereum.
18
3.5
Swell Network
SWELL
Ethereum
Swell launched Swellchain, an Ethereum L2 built on the OP Stack, designed as a restaking-powered rollup in the Superchain ecosystem.
19
3.4
Shiba Inu
SHIB
$0.000006
Shiba Inu is building Shibarium, its own Ethereum Layer 2 network, evolving from a meme token into an ecosystem with DeFi, NFTs, and metaverse applications on a dedicated scaling solution.
20
3.4
Blast
BLAST
Ethereum
Blast is an Ethereum L2 optimistic rollup that uniquely offers native yield on ETH and stablecoins, founded by the creator of Blur NFT marketplace.
21
3.4
CyberConnect
CYBER
Ethereum
Cyber operates as an Ethereum Layer 2 focused on social and identity applications, built using the OP Stack for scalable onchain social interactions.
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