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Layer 2 networks — rollups, scaling, and Ethereum settlement

Layer 2 (L2) networks settle on Ethereum but execute transactions off-chain, dramatically reducing fees and increasing throughput. Our Layer 2 coverage tracks Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon zkEVM, zkSync, Starknet, Linea, Scroll, and other rollups — covering total value locked, daily transactions and active addresses, sequencer decentralization roadmaps, fault and validity proofs, gas-fee dynamics post-Dencun and EIP-4844 blob pricing, and the airdrops and incentive programs that drive user migration. Coverage also includes data-availability layers (Celestia, EigenDA, Avail) and the broader modular-blockchain stack.

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Optimism's OP Stack Revenue Royalty Model Faces Growing Pressure

Optimism's perpetual revenue-sharing model with chains built on OP Stack faces escalating pressure as operators seek to ...

Jul 5, 2026, 02:01 AM
OptimismOP Stack
Layer 2Stablecoins

Polygon Foundation CEO Announces OUSD Integration With Polygon Network

Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal announced Tuesday that Origin Dollar (OUSD) will integrate with the Polygon netwo...

Jul 4, 2026, 08:01 AM
PolygonOUSD
Layer 2

Shiba Inu Trading Near Lows as Shibarium Growth Stalls

Shiba Inu traded flat Thursday with persistent selling pressure keeping the token 95% below its all-time high. Momentum ...

Jul 2, 2026, 11:01 PM
Shiba InuShibarium
Layer 2Security

Taiko Reopens Bridge After $1.7M Exploit Recovery

Taiko has resumed operations on its cross-chain bridge following remediation work after a $1.7 million exploit last mont...

Jul 2, 2026, 08:01 AM
TaikoBridge
Layer 2Adoption

Robinhood Launches Arbitrum-Based Layer 2 Mainnet

Robinhood unveiled a mainnet Layer 2 built on Arbitrum at a London keynote, marking the retail brokerage's entry into on...

Jul 1, 2026, 09:06 PM
RobinhoodArbitrum
Layer 2Adoption

BitStarz Adds Lightning Network Support for Bitcoin Deposits

BitStarz, an online casino, has integrated Bitcoin Lightning Network support for player deposits. The addition enables f...

Jul 1, 2026, 07:12 PM
BitStarzBitcoin
DeFiLayer 2

REAL Launches Confidential Layer for Institutional RWA Settlement

REAL has introduced a confidential execution layer built on ZKsync technology to enable private on-chain settlement for ...

Jun 30, 2026, 07:06 PM
REALZKsync
Layer 2DeFi

Loopring Shuts Down Ethereum ZK-Rollup DEX After Years of Decline

Loopring announced the immediate closure of its decentralized exchange and automated market maker, citing years of limit...

Jun 29, 2026, 08:03 AM
LoopringEthereum
Layer 2

Modular Blockchains: How Rollups and Specialized Layers Are Reshaping the Stack

The blockchain industry is shifting from monolithic chains that handle execution, settlement, consensus, and data availa...

Jun 25, 2026, 01:02 PM
EthereumCelestia
SecurityLayer 2

Aztec Network Loses $4M in Three Days to Proof Verification Exploits

Legacy Aztec Network contracts were drained of over $4 million in two coordinated attacks over three days, exploiting fl...

Jun 18, 2026, 03:16 PM
Aztec NetworkAZTEC
Layer 2Adoption

LG Electronics Launches Arbitrum-Based Ad Network; ARB Rises 10%

LG Electronics announced a blockchain-based advertising network built on Arbitrum, prompting ARB to rise as much as 10% ...

Jun 11, 2026, 09:05 PM
ArbitrumLG Electronics
Layer 2Regulation

StarkWare Launches STRK20 Privacy Standard With Compliance Tools

StarkWare released the STRK20 token standard for Starknet, enabling privacy features that conceal balances and transacti...

Jun 10, 2026, 01:08 AM
StarkWareStarknet
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