Top Performing Layer 2 (L2) Coins by Market Cap

Antara Bhattacharyya

Arbitrum leads the L2 race with strong DeFi adoption and efficient scaling, enabling faster transactions and reduced Ethereum network congestion.

Optimism (OP)Optimism boosts Ethereum scalability using rollups, offering lower gas fees and high compatibility for developers building on the Ethereum ecosystem.

Developed by Coinbase, Base combines security, scalability, and easy integration, driving user adoption and developer activity across DeFi and gaming.

zkSync leverages zero-knowledge proofs for instant, low-cost Ethereum transactions while maintaining high security and decentralization for developers and users.

Polygon remains a top Layer 2 leader, providing multiple scaling solutions, strong partnerships, and growing adoption across Web3, NFTs, and enterprise platforms.

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