Layer-2 news today

Updated February 10, 2026 · 1:20 PM UTC

Track Layer 2 news across Bitcoin and Ethereum scaling, rollups, appchains, and the infrastructure expanding blockchain throughput.

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Crypto

Base outpaces Optimism and Arbitrum amid Coinbase’s Smart Wallet debut

The Coinbase-backed Base network has hit a transaction record, nears Optimism in TVL.

2 years ago

Crypto

Ethereum Name Service proposes ENSv2 upgrade to tap into booming layer 2 networks

Ethereum layer2 networks are enjoying a period of high adoption and a record TVL.

2 years ago

DeFi

DeFi protocol Aave to launch bespoke blockchain following V4 upgrade

Aave's planned blockchain network could be launched as early as next year.

2 years ago

Culture

Avara to launch Lens Network on zkSync to expand on success of Lens Protocol

Lens Network launches on zkSync to distrupt onchain social media with scalable, secure infrastructure and user-centric features.

2 years ago

Analysis

Breaking down Ethereum rollups – What makes a rollup optimistic vs zero knowledge?

Ethereum rollups emerge as a key solution to network congestion, promising reduced gas fees and increased transaction throughput while maintaining security and decentralization.

2 years ago

Analysis

Layer 1, 2, 3, parachain, sidechain – What’s the difference?

From foundational Layer 1 to innovative Layer 3, blockchain's evolving architecture continues to improve performance and functionality.

2 years ago

Technology

Optimism invites Layer-3 networks to join its Superchain, promising advanced features

Optimism introduced two new features to entice layer3 blockchain developers.

2 years ago

Interview

Cross-chain universal app states could reduce EVM development by 90% – Skate CEO

Siddharth Lalwani unveils Skate's universal app state strategy to reduce fragmentation and enhance liquidity in the blockchain ecosystem.

2 years ago

Technology

Top Ethereum Layer-2 networks adopt Avail DA to boost rollup efficiency and security

Avail DA promises a more cheaper method for data storage compared to the Ethereum blockchain.

2 years ago

Shibarium sees brief outage amid Shiba Inu’s Layer-3 blockchain ambitions

Technology 2 years ago

Nym Technologies joins Liquid Federation to boost Bitcoin layer-2 privacy and security

Crypto 2 years ago

Worldcoin unveils World Chain, a Layer-2 network ‘built for humans’

Layer-2 2 years ago

OKX launches ETH layer-2 network X Layer following Coinbase’s Base success

Crypto 2 years ago

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Layer-2 news today

Base outpaces Optimism and Arbitrum amid Coinbase’s Smart Wallet debut

Ethereum Name Service proposes ENSv2 upgrade to tap into booming layer 2 networks

DeFi protocol Aave to launch bespoke blockchain following V4 upgrade

Avara to launch Lens Network on zkSync to expand on success of Lens Protocol

Breaking down Ethereum rollups – What makes a rollup optimistic vs zero knowledge?

Layer 1, 2, 3, parachain, sidechain – What’s the difference?

Optimism invites Layer-3 networks to join its Superchain, promising advanced features

Cross-chain universal app states could reduce EVM development by 90% – Skate CEO

Top Ethereum Layer-2 networks adopt Avail DA to boost rollup efficiency and security