Layer 2

  • Bitcoin layer-2 landscape "set to boom" as BTC keeps outperforming: Bybit

    Bitcoin layer-2 landscape “set to boom” as BTC keeps outperforming: Bybit

    Bitcoin layer-2 solutions are rising in 2024, including state channels, sidechains, and rollups, as Bitcoin's market dominance grows.

    Bitcoin

  • Scroll introduces loyalty program

    Ethereum layer 2 Scroll unveils loyalty program to reward early adopters and active users

    Scroll introduced a loyalty program to allow users to earn Marks —exclusive rewards for active participants, excluding US and Chinese users.

    Ecosystem

  • Nym partners with Liquid Federation to enhance Bitcoin layer-2 privacy

    Nym partners with Liquid Federation to enhance Bitcoin layer-2 privacy

    Nym Technologies SA joins the Liquid Federation, enhancing the Bitcoin layer-2 ecosystem with a focus on privacy and scalability.

    Bitcoin

  • world chain layer 2

    Worldcoin to debut Ethereum layer 2 “World Chain” this summer

    Worldcoin unveiled World Chain, a new Ethereum L2 network that prioritizes real-world utility and human engagement, launching this summer.

    Ethereum

  • okx x layer launch

    OKX unveils ZK layer 2 network X Layer on public mainnet

    OKX activates X Layer, offering a ZK L2 network with seamless EVM compatibility, enhanced security, and lower transaction fees.

    Ecosystem

  • A developer using Chainlink Functions on Base layer 2, working with trust-minimized compute architecture from a serverless environment.

    Chainlink Functions goes live on Base L2, enabling on-demand API access

    Chainlink Functions is now live on Base, enabling on-demand access to trust-minimized compute architecture.

    Ecosystem

  • Ethereum maintains lead in EVM ecosystem user growth and volume: Flipside

    Ethereum maintains lead in EVM ecosystem user growth and volume: Flipside

    Although Ethereum and Polygon lead in new users and DeFi volume, Base experiences a user surge and most evenly distributed dApp usage.

    Ecosystem

  • Analysts from VanEck discuss Ethereum Layer 2 valuations.

    VanEck predicts $1 trillion valuation for L2 tokens by 2030

    VanEck sees Layer 2 tokens scaling to a $1 trillion valuation by 2030, citing "cutthroat competition" in the space.

    Ecosystem