Ethereum layer 2s, such as Optimism, Arbitrum and Polygon, increased in popularity in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from Web3 development platform Alchemy. Over 635,000 Ethereum ...

Explore the top predictions for Layer 2 adoption in 2026. Learn how rollups, data availability, AI agents, and modular ...

The term Layer 1 refers to the underlying blockchain architecture in the blockchain ecosystem. However, transaction speed suffers when the mainnet gets busy, causing costly transactions to the end ...

Scalability is still among the largest challenges facing blockchain networks, especially Ethereum, that now hosts more and more decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi) ...

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It has reshaped our way of thinking about finance, ownership, and digital trust. From powering cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to underpinning both decentralized finance, otherwise known as DeFi, and ...