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Layer-2 coins
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| | 101 |  a Based State of Mind BSM | $ | --%  | |
| | 102 |  DeGate DG | $ | --%  | |
| | 103 |  LEDOG DOG | $ | --%  | |
| | 104 |  Captain Ethereum CAPTAIN | $ | --%  | |
| | 105 |  Investfi INVF | $ | --%  | |
| | 106 |  RYOSHI RYOSHI | $ | --%  | |
| | 107 |  Kroma KRO | $ | --%  | |
| | 108 |  Ripe DAO Governance Token RIPE | $ | --%  | |
| | 109 |  Aelin AELIN | $ | --%  | |
| | 110 |  zkSync Coin ZKSYNC | $ | -5.66%  | |
| | 111 |  Magicaltux TUX | $ | --%  | |
| | 112 |  MegaETH MEGA | $ | -1.17%  | |
| | 113 |  KRWQ KRWQ | $ | --%  | |
| | 114 |  Nabla NABLA | $ | --%  | |
| | 115 |  Little Pepe LILPEPE | $ | --%  | |
| | 116 |  Zeemcoin token ZEEM | $ | --%  | |
| | 117 |  DeepNetAI DPN | $ | --%  | |
| | 118 |  BVM BVM | $ | --%  | |
| | 119 |  NovaTrade NRWA | $ | --%  | |
Trending Layer-2 coins
| Coins | Price | 24h | |
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| |  StarkNet Token STRK | $ | -5.43%  |
| |  Mantle MNT | $ | -6.19%  |
| |  Optimism OP | $ | -5.01%  |
| |  Movement MOVE | $ | -4.69%  |
| |  zkSync ZK | $ | -5.54%  |
Top gainers
| Coins | | | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  Epic Chain EPIC | $ | +3.46%  | ||
| |  BTR token BTR | $ | +3.18%  | ||
| |  MLTToken ML | $ | +0.94%  | ||
| |  Velora VLR | $ | +0.34%  | ||
| |  Metis Token METIS | $ | +0.23%  | ||
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What are Layer-2 Tokens?
Layer-2 tokens are the native coins or governance/utility tokens of Layer-2 networks—separate blockchains that sit on top of Layer-1 chains (like Ethereum or Bitcoin) to boost speed, cut fees, and scale transactions while inheriting L-1 security. Think of L-2 as the “express lane” that bundles traffic before it settles back to the main highway.
Quick Facts
- Purpose: Scale L-1 without changing its core code; reduce gas, increase TPS, keep decentralisation.
- Security: L-2 batches or channels post proofs/data to L-1; if L-2 fails, users can still exit via L-1.
- Gas tokens: Most L-2s pay fees in ETH or BTC, but many issue their own coin for governance, discounts, or staking.
- Types: Rollups (Optimistic & ZK), state channels, sidechains, nested chains, plasma.
- Speed & cost: Typical L-2 gas < $0.01; finality 2–30 seconds vs. 12–600 seconds on L-1.
Major L-2 Token Categories
| Type | How it works | Example coins / chains |
|---|---|---|
| Optimistic Rollups | Assume transactions valid, post fraud proofs after 7 days | OP (Optimism), ARB (Arbitrum), BOBA (Boba), CTSI (Cartesi) |
| ZK Rollups | Bundle + cryptographic proof (SNARK/STARK) posted to L-1 | IMX (Immutable X), LRC (Loopring), MATIC → POL (Polygon zkEVM), STRK (StarkNet) |
| State Channels | Off-chain two-way channel; settle final balance on L-1 | No major tradable coin; Lightning (BTC), Raiden (ETH) use BTC/ETH |
| Sidechains / Nested | Separate chain with own consensus, periodic anchor to L-1 | RON (Ronin), SKL (Skale), GLMR (Moonbeam) |
| Plasma / Validium | Child chains post Merkle roots to L-1, keep data off-chain | OMG (OMG Network), METIS (Metis Andromeda) |
Real-World Examples
- Lightning Network (BTC) – state channel; reduces BTC settlement from 10 min to milliseconds.
- Arbitrum & Optimism (ETH) – optimistic rollups; <$0.10 gas, 2-second finality, TVL > $15 B.
- Immutable X (ETH) – ZK-rollup for NFTs & gaming; gas-free minting, IMX token for fees/rebates.
- StarkNet/StarkEx (ETH) – ZK-STARK rollups; used by dYdX, Immutable, Sorare for high-speed trading.
Benefits
- Cheap & fast – 10–100× lower gas than L-1; 2–30 second finality.
- 24/7 markets – trade, lend, or LP tokens any time vs. traditional market hours.
- Fractional access – own $10 of tokenised T-bills or real estate.
- Transparent ledger – on-chain ownership record reduces fraud and disputes.
- Yield exposure – stake L-2 tokens or provide liquidity for real-world yields.
Risks & Limitations
- Bridge risk – wrapped assets rely on multisig or smart-contract custody.
- Regulatory fog – securities laws differ by country; KYC may be required.
- Liquidity gaps – smaller L-2 tokens can have 10–20 % slippage on large sells.
- Upgrade forks – L-2s can hard-fork; tokenomics may change.
- Indexer reliance – some ZK/optimistic rollups depend on off-chain provers/indexers.
Final Thoughts
Layer-2 tokens give traders cheap gas, fast finality, and exposure to rollup revenue or governance while inheriting L-1 security. Evaluate bridge design, token utility (fee burn, governance, staking), and real user traction before aping. For live prices and volumes, filter Coinranking by “layer-2”.