Layer 2

This article analyzes Polygon's position and technological innovations in Layer2 scaling solutions through a recent controversy. It examines Polygon's architectural design, ecosystem evolution, and current market challenges. By comparing TVL data and token performance, the article highlights Polygon's challenges in user engagement and profit-sharing. It concludes with strategic recommendations—including market positioning, incentive optimization, and ecosystem partnerships—offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of traditional public blockchains.

Celestia and NEAR take distinct approaches to solving blockchain scalability challenges. This article examines their differences in technical architecture, scalability, data availability, consensus mechanisms, and ecosystem support, helping developers choose the most suitable option for their needs.

This first article takes a look at based rollups—a proposed approach to building rollups that mitigates problems with classic rollups, such as sequencer centralization, liveness risks, and censorship resistance. We'll explore how based rollups work, what benefits they offer, and where the roadblocks to adoption of based rollups lie.

Sonic SVM is the first atomized virtual machine Layer 2 network in the Solana ecosystem, focusing on optimizing gaming and high-frequency interactive applications. It provides a high-performance, low-cost transaction environment. Developed by Mirror World Labs with $16 million in funding, its ecosystem includes HyperGrid infrastructure, Rush ECS development framework, and SonicX gaming platform, with multiple gaming projects already onboarded. Sonic SVM is dedicated to driving mass adoption of Web3 gaming and reshaping the future of blockchain gaming.

Vitalik’s redefinition of the L2 role, the emergence of EEZ, and the pressure on Ethereum mainnet revenue are driving the marketplace to reevaluate ETH’s value logic. This article explores whether Ethereum is shifting from an “ecosystem city” to “financial infrastructure” by analyzing four critical aspects: scalability, interoperability, fee structure, and asset pricing.

Base was once seen as the Layer2 most likely to achieve widespread adoption. Yet, as user engagement declines, a core problem has emerged: robust distribution does not guarantee sustained retention. This article explores the true causes behind Base's growth struggles, examining product features, ecosystem development, and the competitive logic among L2 solutions.

Superseed is an Ethereum L2 built on OPStack, with its core application being a CDP lending protocol. On Superseed, users can use various asset types as collateral to mint and borrow Superseed stablecoins. It introduces two new crypto primitives: Super Collateral and Proof of Repayment. Super Collateral allows borrowers to avoid paying loan interest, while Proof of Repayment programmatically rewards individuals who assist Super Collateral borrowers in repaying their loans.

As competition in the Layer 2 space intensifies, new projects need innovative and unique advantages to stand out. This article will give you a comprehensive overview of the new Layer 2 network Inkonchain, covering its background, advantages, and a comparison with similar projects.

Magic Labs and Polygon Labs have jointly launched the new cross-chain network, Newton, which allows users to seamlessly log into any chain and Dapp with a single wallet. By integrating the modular protocol framework Agglayer and the chain abstraction wallet solution Passport, Newton demonstrates significant potential in addressing liquidity fragmentation and optimizing the user cross-chain interaction experience.

As the first NFT-dedicated Layer 2 network on the Optimism Superchain, Mint Blockchain is redefining the applications of NFTs and RWA through its innovative technological architecture and core modules. This article provides an in-depth analysis of Mint Blockchain's technical features, tokenomics, and ecosystem development, covering key components such as Mint Studio, IP Layer, Mint Liquid, RareShop, and NFT-AI Agent.

Alien Base is a Base-native decentralized exchange (DEX) offering features like yield farming, single staking, and stable swaps. It aims to enhance the Base Chain ecosystem by providing innovative DeFi solutions.

Specifically, let's check what L2 blocks are, how they differ from L1 blocks and why we really shouldn't care that much about L2 block times, even if they're an interesting engineering metric.

The following is a decision matrix from the perspective of a dapp choosing between deploying to an L1 or an L2 today assuming they both enable similar types of applications (ie. L1/L2 is not custom designed for a specific type of application).

As a core member of the Optimism Superchain, Mint Blockchain focuses on addressing key challenges such as NFT asset standardization and liquidity shortages. By leveraging Layer2 technology, it significantly reduces gas fees and enhances user experience. This article provides an in-depth look at its five core modules (Mint Studio, IP Layer, Mint Liquid, etc.) and its innovative staking and restaking mechanisms, showcasing its potential in advancing the NFT ecosystem.

Haust Network is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 blockchain platform designed to simplify decentralized finance by offering a seamless and secure environment for decentralized applications.