5 Best Ethereum Layer 2 Projects

Krutika Adani

Arbitrum

With its Optimistic Rollups, Arbitrum provides faster and cheaper transactions. It’s a favorite for DeFi and dApps alike.

Optimism

Optimism boosts Ethereum’s throughput by using rollups. It's gaining traction with major projects that integrate it for scalability.

Polygon

Polygon supports Ethereum with its sidechain solution, making transactions ultra-fast and affordable. A versatile ecosystem leader.

zkSync

zkSync leverages zero-knowledge rollups for secure, lightning-fast transactions. It’s a promising contender in the Layer 2 space.

StarkNet

StarkNet uses advanced ZK-STARK technology to bring unparalleled scalability and security to Ethereum applications.

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