Layer 2 (L2)

Layer 2 networks settle transactions off the base L1 (usually Ethereum) and post compressed proofs back, getting most of the L1's security at a fraction of the fees. Tokenpedia tracks 58 assets in this category.

A Layer 2 inherits security from its underlying L1 by anchoring its state there. Optimistic rollups (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base) assume transactions are valid unless challenged within a fraud-proof window; ZK rollups (zkSync, Starknet, Polygon zkEVM) post cryptographic proofs that math-verify each batch.

L2 tokens are typically a combination of governance rights and sequencer fee shares. Their value depends on transaction volume the rollup attracts, the L1 fees they save users, and whether the sequencer is centralized today (most are) or decentralized on a credible roadmap. Base is interesting in this category for not having a token at all (Coinbase operates the sequencer).

The L2 narrative drove much of the 2024-2025 Ethereum thesis: as more activity moves from L1 to L2s, fee revenue concentrates at the rollup layer, and the underlying ETH still benefits from being the settlement asset. Worth tracking how much TVL each L2 holds and which apps choose to deploy there.

MNT is the native utility and governance token of the Mantle ecosystem, a modular Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) network. It serv…

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Decentralised Ethereum scaling platform

Ethereum Layer2 scaling solution

STX is the native cryptocurrency of the Stacks network, a layer-2 solution that brings smart contracts and decentralized…

ADI is the native utility token of ADI Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by the ADI Foundation. Built on z…

Ethereum L2 solution using optimistic rollup technology

STRK is the native utility and governance token of Starknet, a permissionless decentralized Layer 2 (L2) validity rollup…

IMX is the native ERC-20 utility token for the Immutable X network, a leading Layer 2 scaling solution and zk-rollup for…

A scaling and privacy engine for Ethereum

DRV is the native utility and governance token of Derive, a decentralized protocol for programmable onchain options, per…

Layer 2 zk-rollup

xDAI is a stablecoin designed to maintain a 1:1 price peg with the US Dollar, primarily serving as the native utility an…

AZTEC is the native asset of the Aztec Network, a privacy-first Layer 2 solution on Ethereum. The network utilizes zero-…

Multi-chain smart contract platform

CKB (Common Knowledge Base) is the native utility and governance token of the Nervos Network, a layered blockchain ecosy…

On-chain social network

Execution and elastic scaling layer as blockchain

CELO is the native utility and governance asset of the Celo ecosystem, an Ethereum Layer-2 network optimized for fast, l…

MANTA is the native utility and governance token of Manta Network, a modular blockchain ecosystem designed for zero-know…

MERL is the native utility and governance token of Merlin Chain, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution that integrates ZK-Rollup ne…

COTI is a confidentiality layer on Ethereum designed to provide data protection for the public blockchain. It utilizes a…

HEZ is the native utility token of the Hermez Network, a decentralized ZK-rollup solution designed to scale payments and…

Status Network Token (SNT) is a modular utility token that fuels the Status Network, an open-source ecosystem designed a…

Islamic Coin (ISLM) is the native currency of HAQQ, an ethics-first, scalable, and interoperable Proof-of-Stake blockcha…

CYBER is the native utility and governance token for Cyber (formerly CyberConnect), a Layer 2 blockchain designed for so…

TON is the native utility token of the Tokamak Network, an Ethereum Layer 2 protocol designed to enhance scalability and…

LSK is the native utility and governance token of Lisk, a Layer 2 blockchain built on the Optimism Superchain. Originall…

Metal DAO (MTL) is a utility and governance token that serves as the native currency for the Metal ecosystem. It governs…

CTSI is the native utility and governance token of the Cartesi ecosystem, an app-specific execution environment that ena…

BLAST is the native utility and governance token of the Blast network, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution featuri…

SOPH is the native utility and governance token of Sophon, a consumer-focused entertainment platform built as a modular…

METIS is the native utility and governance token of the Metis ecosystem, a multi-network Layer 2 scaling solution for Et…

CORN is the native utility and governance asset of the Corn network, a high-performance Layer 2 network built on Arbitru…

BOB (Build on Bitcoin) is the native utility and governance token for the BOB network, a hybrid Layer 2 solution that co…

AEVO is the native utility and governance token for Aevo, a high-performance decentralized derivatives exchange speciali…

B2 is the native utility and governance token of the BSquared Network, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Bitcoin. The token…

ES is the native utility and governance token of Eclipse, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution that utilizes the Solana Vir…

Taiko is the native utility and governance token for the Taiko network, a fully open-source, permissionless, and Ethereu…

MAGIC is the native utility and governance token of Treasure, a decentralized gaming ecosystem. Launched in September 20…

KONET is the native utility and governance token of the KONET Mainnet, a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) Layer 1 blockchain designe…

Loopring (LRC) is an Ethereum-based utility and governance token that powers the Loopring protocol, an open-source Layer…

PROM is the native utility and governance token of the Prom ecosystem, a modular ZkEVM Layer 2 network designed for inte…

ORDER is the native utility and governance token of Orderly Network, a permissionless liquidity layer and L2 built on th…

Layer2 built for global entertainment brands

KAT is the native utility and governance token for the Katana Network, a Layer 2 ecosystem designed for DeFi. The token…

LUMIA is the native utility and governance token of Lumia, a next-generation Layer 2 blockchain purpose-built for the fu…

Decentralized Exchange

SONIC is the native utility and governance token for Sonic SVM, the first Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) Layer 2 chain des…