
Layer 2 News
Scalability solutions are driving blockchain adoption, making Layer 2 news crucial for tracking innovations. Networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and zk-rollups enhance transaction speed and reduce fees while maintaining security. As Ethereum and other blockchains integrate Layer 2 solutions, the push for efficiency and mainstream adoption continues to grow.
Latest Layer 2 News

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ZKsync has welcomed ADI Chain—the first blockchain built with its Airbender technology and hosting the upcoming UAE dirham-backed stablecoin—into its Elastic Network. ZKsync (ZK) has announced the integration of the ADI Chain into its Elastic Network, a modular system of…


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Taiko has introduced its new public testnet, Hoodi, which now serves as the primary developer environment. Taiko has rolled out a new public testnet called Hoodi, which went live on Sept. 25. The launch marks a major step in the…

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Gate introduces a high-speed layer 2 network with upgraded GT tokenomics to lower fees, increase efficiency, and expand the token’s on-chain utility. Gate has officially launched Gate Layer, a high-performance layer 2 network designed to scale blockchain transactions, while also…

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Leading South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list four new altcoins, namely Ether.fi, Resolv, Initia, and Spark. According to a Sep. 19 announcement, the four altcoins ETHFI, RESOLV, INIT, and SPK will be tradable against Tether (USDT) and Bitcoin (BTC),…
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Binance US now supports Abstract Chain, letting U.S. users deposit and withdraw ETH on the Layer 2 network without bridging. Binance US has integrated Abstract Chain, a recently launched Ethereum Layer 2 network, allowing U.S. users to deposit and withdraw…

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Optimism has outlined its timeline for Superchain Upgrade 16a, a safety-focused upgrade designed to give chains more flexibility and developers better tools. Optimism has unveiled plans for its next major network upgrade which aims to boost safety and flexibility across…


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Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of…

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LINEA price faced a sharp correction after it secured listings on multiple exchanges, including Binance and Bybit, as investors locked in profits by selling their airdropped tokens. On Sep. 10, Linea (LINEA), the native token of the Ethereum Layer 2…


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Scroll layer 2 DAO has paused operations after leadership resignations, sparking concerns over decentralization. Scroll DAO, the governance body linked to Ethereum’s (ETH) zkEVM scaling project Scroll, is pausing operations after key leaders stepped down, according to a Sept. 10…

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Kinto price has dropped 85% after as Ethereum Layer-2 announces shut down on Sept. 30.

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Linea token launch has been scheduled for Sept. 10, with 85% allocated to ecosystem growth and no team or VC allocations.


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AVAX price eyes a potential breakout toward $33, fueled by growing on-chain activity on Avalanche’s C-Chain and a bullish technical pattern. Avalanche’s C-Chain closed August with 35.8 million transactions, marking the second-highest monthly total in the blockchain’s history. For context, the C-Chain…


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Etherex price hit an all-time high as Linea’s Ignition rewards program sparked record trading activity.

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Linea has opened its Ignition rewards program, aiming to boost DeFi liquidity with over $1 billion in targeted TVL.


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Eclipse Labs new CEO

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Starknet community approves SNIP-31, introducing Bitcoin staking and new governance rules on the Ethereum Layer 2 network.