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| | 1 |  Mantle MNT | | -2.79% | |
| | 2 |  ARBITRUM ARB | | -6.69% | |
| | 3 |  Polygon (ex-MATIC) POL | | -6.44% | |
| | 4 |  Stacks STX | | -9.44% | |
| | 5 |  StarkNet Token STRK | | -12.74% | |
| | 6 |  Immutable IMX | | -7.22% | |
| | 7 |  Optimism OP | | -8.87% | |
| | 8 |  SOON Token SOON | | -7.87% | |
| | 9 |  zkSync ZK | | -11.92% | |
| | 10 |  Synthetix Network SNX | | -7.05% | |
| | 11 |  dYdX Token DYDX | | -7.09% | |
| | 12 |  0x ZRX | | -5.97% | |
| | 13 |  Espresso ESP | | -3.36% | |
| | 14 |  GMX GMX | | -7.77% | |
| | 15 |  ADI ADI | | -1.15% | |
| | 16 |  Nervos Network CKB | | -5.40% | |
| | 17 |  LINEA LINEA | | -8.03% | |
| | 18 |  AltLayer Token ALT | | -18.35% | |
| | 19 |  MegaETH MEGA | | -2.18% | |
| | 20 |  AZTEC AZTEC | | -15.62% | |
| | 21 |  Celo CELO | | -7.41% | |
| | 22 |  Hemi HEMI | | -6.62% | |
| | 23 |  Aurora AURORA | | -7.22% | |
| | 24 |  Fractal Bitcoin FB | | -2.05% | |
| | 25 |  Lisk LSK | | -7.05% | |
| | 26 |  Metis Token METIS | | -8.40% | |
| | 27 |  Merlin Chain MERL | | -2.94% | |
| | 28 |  BSquared Token B2 | | -4.45% | |
| | 29 |  Movement MOVE | | -8.95% | |
| | 30 |  Manta MANTA | | -5.37% | |
| | 31 |  OpenLedger OPEN | | -7.00% | |
| | 32 |  Caldera ERA | | -6.80% | |
| | 33 |  Cartesi CTSI | | -8.11% | |
| | 34 |  Kiichain KII | | -0.59% | |
| | 35 |  Metal DAO MTL | | +0.08% | |
| | 36 |  Celer Network CELR | | -7.98% | |
| | 37 |  Citrea CTR | | +13.41% | |
| | 38 |  Orderly Network ORDER | | -5.81% | |
| | 39 |  Taiko Token TAIKO | | -4.51% | |
| | 40 |  COTI COTI | | -4.28% | |
| | 41 |  BOB BOB | | -4.28% | |
| | 42 |  Sophon SOPH | | -2.91% | |
| | 43 |  Limitless Official Token LMTS | | -13.09% | |
| | 44 |  CORN CORN | | -2.01% | |
| | 45 |  Katana KAT | | -5.15% | |
| | 46 |  Bone ShibaSwap BONE | | -5.48% | |
| | 47 |  Loopring LRC | | -6.85% | |
| | 48 |  Bitlayer BTR | | -4.06% | |
| | 49 |  Fluent BLEND | | -1.59% | |
| | 50 |  Boba Network BOBA | | -4.13% | |
Trending Layer-2 coins
| Coins | Live Price | 24h | |
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| | StarkNet Token STRK | | -12.74% |
Top Gainers
| Coins | | | |||
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| | Citrea CTR | | +13.41% | ||
| |  House Party Protocol HPP | | +8.36% | ||
| |  Eclipse ES | | +2.93% | ||
| |  OMG Network OMG | | +2.21% | ||
| |  FUEL FUEL | | +1.49% | ||
| All Gainers | |||||
Market Cap
What Are Layer 2 Coins?
Layer 2 coins are tokens of networks built on top of a main blockchain, called a layer 1. A layer 2 handles transactions off the main chain, then sends a summary back to it. This makes transactions faster and cheaper. This list ranks layer 2 crypto coins by market cap, with live prices and 24h changes.
Quick Facts
- Meaning: A layer 2 (L2) is a network that sits on top of a layer 1 like Ethereum or Bitcoin.
- Main goal: More transactions per second and lower fees.
- Security: Most L2s rely on the security of the layer 1 below them.
- Examples: Arbitrum, Optimism, Mantle, StarkNet and zkSync on Ethereum. Stacks is linked to Bitcoin.
- Token use: L2 tokens are often used for governance or staking. On many Ethereum L2s, users still pay gas in ETH.
How Layer 2 Networks Work
A layer 2 collects many transactions and processes them on its own network. It then bundles them and posts the result to the layer 1. This bundle is called a rollup. Because many transactions share one entry on the main chain, each user pays a smaller fee.
Types of Layer 2s
- Optimistic rollups: They assume transactions are valid unless someone proves fraud. Arbitrum and Optimism use this model.
- ZK rollups: They use zero-knowledge proofs to show every batch is correct. StarkNet and zkSync use this model. See the zero-knowledge list.
- Other designs: Some projects use sidechains or their own validators. They are often grouped with layer 2s, even though they work differently.
Layer 1 vs Layer 2
A layer 1 is the base blockchain, like Ethereum, Bitcoin or Solana. It settles transactions and keeps the final record. A layer 2 is built on top to scale it. Some networks go further and build a layer 3 on top of a layer 2.
Risks
Many layer 2s are young and still change their design. Some rely on a small group or a single operator to order transactions. Bridges that move funds between layers can be targets for hacks. L2 tokens can also fall in value even when the network itself grows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is layer 2 in crypto?
Layer 2 in crypto is a network built on top of a main blockchain, such as Ethereum or Bitcoin. It processes transactions on its own chain and sends a summary back to the main chain. This makes transactions faster and cheaper, while the main chain still provides most of the security.
- What are layer 2 coins?
Layer 2 coins are the tokens of layer 2 networks. Well-known examples include Arbitrum ARB, Optimism OP, Mantle MNT, StarkNet STRK and zkSync ZK. These tokens are often used for governance votes or staking. On many Ethereum layer 2s, users still pay transaction fees in ETH instead of the network token.
- What are the best layer 2 coins?
We do not give investment advice. The list above ranks layer 2 coins by market cap and updates live. To compare them, look at market cap, trading volume, 24h change and the age of the project. Also check how the network works, such as whether it is an optimistic rollup or a ZK rollup.
- What is the difference between layer 1 and layer 2?
A layer 1 is the base blockchain, like Bitcoin, Ethereum or Solana. It settles transactions and keeps the final record. A layer 2 is built on top of a layer 1 to handle more transactions at lower cost. It sends its results back to the layer 1, which acts as the final source of truth.
- What are Ethereum layer 2 coins?
Ethereum layer 2 coins are tokens of networks that scale Ethereum. Examples include Arbitrum, Optimism, StarkNet, zkSync and Mantle. These networks bundle transactions and post them to Ethereum. Base is also a well-known Ethereum layer 2, built by Coinbase. It has its own ecosystem of coins and tokens on a separate list.
- Are layer 2 coins risky?
Yes, layer 2 coins carry risk like all crypto. Many networks are young and still change their design. Some depend on a single operator to order transactions. Bridges between layers can be hacked. A token can also drop in price even when the network it belongs to is widely used.