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

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Arbitrum proposal for Ronin L2 on Orbit chain

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Starknet is preparing to roll out one of its most significant upgrades yet, with version 0.14.0 scheduled for mainnet activation on Sep. 1. The update, approved by community vote and confirmed in an Aug. 18 post on X, brings decentralized…

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CYBER crypto saw an explosive rally today, surging almost 200% to $5.33, fueled by its listing on Upbit. What’s this token? Here’s what you need to know. Cyber (CYBER) saw a remarkable surge of 188% today, climbing from an opening…

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Nansen just flipped the lights on inside Ethereum’s most opaque scaling playground. By integrating Metis Andromeda, its AI-driven analytics are exposing the smart money flows, hidden dApp traction, and whale movements that Layer-2 users have been guessing at for years.…

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Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, experienced a 33-minute network outage on Aug. 5 after a faulty sequencer transition halted block production. A bug in Conductor, an OP (OP) Stack component that oversees Base’s high-availability sequencer cluster, was the root cause…

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Base has surpassed Solana in daily token launches, driven by a boom in creator coins minted from social posts on the Base app. But with most of the activity driven by short-term traders, the question now is whether this new…


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Linea, the Ethereum layer 2 network developed by ConsenSys, has officially released its LINEA tokenomics framework, revealing a unique Ethereum-aligned model. The update was shared in a July 29 blog post and arrives ahead of Linea’s anticipated Token Generation Event.…

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Kraken is integrating the INK token and Ink Layer 2 network into its core platform to enhance trading, liquidity, and DeFi utility across its global product suite. Kraken has announced plans to integrate the INK token and the Ink Layer…

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EigenLayer has launched a new feature that lets developers run Actively Validated Services on networks beyond Ethereum, beginning with Base. The announcement was made on July 24 through the company’s EigenCloud X account. Up until now, AVSs were limited to…


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Zircuit has unveiled a new AI-powered trading product, catalyzing a sharp rally in its ZRC token, which is up over 50% in the past 24 hours. Zircuit (ZRC) has just announced the upcoming launch of its new product the team…

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Lightec’s zkBTC bridge goes live on mainnet, marking a new phase for Bitcoin as it enters the cross-chain liquidity era. The zkBTC Bridge has officially launched on mainnet, marking a major milestone for the Lightec team after more than two…

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advocates for the optimization of Layer1 security and decentralization features to streamline how builders develop Layer2s. In a recent X post, Buterin comments on a take about how alternative Layer1s eventually end up becoming Layer2s overtime.…

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Monad Foundation has acquired Portal Labs, the stablecoin wallet infrastructure startup, in a move to strengthen its payments offering ahead of Monad’s upcoming mainnet launch. The acquisition was announced in a July 9 press release via Business Wire. Portal, which…

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SEI price has retreated after a recent 79% rally and is now testing a key support level, with technicals signaling potential for further upside. After a clean and explosive breakout from a descending channel on June 20, Sei (SEI) price…


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Botanix isn’t the first to promise smart contracts on Bitcoin, but it may be the first to deliver them without centralization and possibly cut BTC block times to five seconds. Its mainnet launch signals a new phase in the evolution…