Ethereum's Layer 2 Ecosystem | Scalable Enterprise Solutions

Ethereum L2s

Layer 2s (L2s) are scalable execution layers built on top of Ethereum. Rollups, a primary category of L2, bundle transactions and post data back to Ethereum mainnet, allowing them to inherit Ethereum's security and decentralization.

Ideal for tokenization, payments, and compliant appchains, L2s can offer custom environments, optimized rails, and faster, cheaper execution, while relying on Ethereum for finality.

TVL Across L2s

$0.0B

Source: l2beat.com

Avg Transaction Cost Daily

$0.00000

Source: growthepie.com

Avg UOPS

0.0M

Source: l2beat.com

Number of L2s

Source: l2beat.com

The Role of L2s

Ethereum L1
The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Finality & Credible Neutrality

High-value settlement, state roots for rollups, and durable records institutions can audit and attest against

Security

Assets can be stored in an environment that is built to withstand major catastrophes and geopolitical tensions

Risk Gating

Keep complex or experimental logic off L1; use it for final settlement, collateral custody, and proofs

Ethereum's L2s
The Execution and Scaling Layer

Throughput & UX

Rollups process transactions off-chain, inherit L1 security, and deliver low fees suitable for payments, market-making, and high-frequency flows

Configurable

L2s can add compliance features, like allowlisting or KYC'd pools, while remaining non-custodial and settling to L1

Specialization

Multiple L2s let institutions segregate workloads, such as retail payments vs. treasury ops, without fragmenting trust, because settlement reconciles on L1

Benefits of L2s

No Bootstrapping

Skip the costly process of building and paying a new validator set
New chains must build decentralization from scratch, a slow, capital-intensive process that can lead to fragile and centralized chains
L2s inherit Ethereum's unmatched decentralization, saving resources and accessing deep economic security

Shared Security

L2s tap into the security of Ethereum's 1.0M+ validators (opens in a new tab), paying only usage-based fees.
Rollups all settle on Ethereum, creating a shared, decentralized security and data availability layer

Ethereum as the Trust Layer

In a rollup, transactions are executed off-chain but the data is published to Ethereum L1

Transparency
Every user can see the rollup state on the L1
Data availability
Even if the L2 sequencer disappears or censors users, the entire history of transactions is accessible and immutable on Ethereum
Exit window
Anyone can directly withdraw their assets from the L2 to the L1 by interacting with the L1 smart contract
Recoverability
Data availability on the L1 makes user funds recoverable even if the L2 fails; this feature, referred to as the "escape hatch," keeps rollups' trust minimized rather than reliant on the L2 operator

Issuance on L1 (Bridging to L2)

Assets should be issued on the L1 and bridged to the L2

Anchors assets to Ethereum's most secure, neutral and resilient layer
Guarantees asset redeemability (escape hatch)
Maximizes interoperability and composability across Ethereum ecosystem

Simplified Deployment and Flexibility

Choose from robust, audited frameworks to launch your blockchain in weeks, not years

Arbitrum

A suite of Ethereum scaling solutions that make it easy to build and use decentralized applications.

Visit →

Optimism

The OP Stack is a standardized development stack to spin up a L2. The Superchain is a network of interoperable OP Stack chains.

Visit →

Polygon

Polygon protocols and scaling technologies are used to build and deploy apps, or launch ZK rollups and validiums as L2s.

Visit →

ZKSync

A scaling and privacy engine for Ethereum with a network of interoperable chains, secured by ZK privacy technology.

Visit →

Deploy on Proven L2s

Build on secure and scalable networks without the operational overhead of launching and maintaining your own chain

Linea

Linea is a general purpose, EVM equivalent L2, built by Consensys. Allowing use of existing Ethereum tooling and smart contracts with minimal changes.

Visit →

Starknet

Starknet is a validity rollup (ZK-Rollup) L2 enabling provable computation using STARK proofs. Focused on high-throughput apps and low-cost transactions, combined with Ethereum's security.

Visit →

Base

Base is a secure, low-cost L2 built on Optimism's OP Stack, offering seamless Ethereum compatibility. It enables fast, scalable transactions while keeping assets and apps fully onchain.

Visit →

Ink

Ink is a L2 built by Kraken, focused on bridging centralized finance with onchain applications. Offers accessible DeFi to exchange users, combining L2 scalability with a CEX-native experience.

Visit →

Unichain

Unichain is a DeFi-centered L2 built for high-throughput transactions and cross-chain liquidity. Providing a unified environment for financial protocols, combining capital efficiency with rollup security.

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Scroll

Scroll is a zkEVM-based Layer 2 built for Ethereum compatibility. It enables native deployment of existing smart contracts while maintaining full EVM equivalence and trustless proofs anchored to L1.

Visit →

Case Studies

Ernst & Young

Nightfall L2 Platform

90%
Cheaper Transactions

Coinbase

Base L2 Ecosystem

$15.3B
Total Value Secured

Deutsche Bank

DAMA 2 Permissioned L2

$84T
Est. Digital-Native by 2045

Celo

L1 Transitioned to Ethereum L2

$4.21B
Monthly Stablecoin Volume

L2s for Enterprise

Use an Existing L2

Immediate Access

Tap into mature ecosystems with large developer communities and liquidity networks

Lower Integration Costs

Inherit Ethereum's decentralisation and security—no need to bootstrap infrastructure

Regulatory Alignment

Many L2s are already building compliance modules suited for financial institutions

Production Security

Build on live and battle-tested L2 chains, with billions of dollars in value secured

Launch a Custom L2

Tailored Environments

Deploy a private or public rollup using existing stacks, tailored to your specific enterprise needs

Custom Features

Implement permissioned access, privacy layers, compliance hooks, or internal system integration

Shared Security

Even private rollups settle to Ethereum, benefiting from its validator set without the cost of building one

Faster Time to Market

Build using audited, battle-tested rollup frameworks to deploy in weeks, not years

TVL Across L2s

$0.0B

Source: l2beat.com

Avg Transaction Cost Daily

$0.00000

Source: growthepie.com

Avg UOPS

0.0M

Source: l2beat.com

Number of L2s

Source: l2beat.com

The Role of L2s

Ethereum L1
The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Finality & Credible Neutrality

High-value settlement, state roots for rollups, and durable records institutions can audit and attest against

Security

Assets can be stored in an environment that is built to withstand major catastrophes and geopolitical tensions

Risk Gating

Keep complex or experimental logic off L1; use it for final settlement, collateral custody, and proofs

Ethereum's L2s
The Execution and Scaling Layer

Throughput & UX

Rollups process transactions off-chain, inherit L1 security, and deliver low fees suitable for payments, market-making, and high-frequency flows

Configurable

L2s can add compliance features, like allowlisting or KYC'd pools, while remaining non-custodial and settling to L1

Specialization

Multiple L2s let institutions segregate workloads, such as retail payments vs. treasury ops, without fragmenting trust, because settlement reconciles on L1

Benefits of L2s

No Bootstrapping

Skip the costly process of building and paying a new validator set
New chains must build decentralization from scratch, a slow, capital-intensive process that can lead to fragile and centralized chains
L2s inherit Ethereum's unmatched decentralization, saving resources and accessing deep economic security

Shared Security

L2s tap into the security of Ethereum's 1.0M+ validators (opens in a new tab), paying only usage-based fees.
Rollups all settle on Ethereum, creating a shared, decentralized security and data availability layer

Ethereum as the Trust Layer

In a rollup, transactions are executed off-chain but the data is published to Ethereum L1

Transparency
Every user can see the rollup state on the L1
Data availability
Even if the L2 sequencer disappears or censors users, the entire history of transactions is accessible and immutable on Ethereum
Exit window
Anyone can directly withdraw their assets from the L2 to the L1 by interacting with the L1 smart contract
Recoverability
Data availability on the L1 makes user funds recoverable even if the L2 fails; this feature, referred to as the "escape hatch," keeps rollups' trust minimized rather than reliant on the L2 operator

Issuance on L1 (Bridging to L2)

Assets should be issued on the L1 and bridged to the L2

Anchors assets to Ethereum's most secure, neutral and resilient layer
Guarantees asset redeemability (escape hatch)
Maximizes interoperability and composability across Ethereum ecosystem

Simplified Deployment and Flexibility

Choose from robust, audited frameworks to launch your blockchain in weeks, not years

Arbitrum

A suite of Ethereum scaling solutions that make it easy to build and use decentralized applications.

Visit →

Optimism

The OP Stack is a standardized development stack to spin up a L2. The Superchain is a network of interoperable OP Stack chains.

Visit →

Polygon

Polygon protocols and scaling technologies are used to build and deploy apps, or launch ZK rollups and validiums as L2s.

Visit →

ZKSync

A scaling and privacy engine for Ethereum with a network of interoperable chains, secured by ZK privacy technology.

Visit →

Deploy on Proven L2s

Build on secure and scalable networks without the operational overhead of launching and maintaining your own chain

Linea

Linea is a general purpose, EVM equivalent L2, built by Consensys. Allowing use of existing Ethereum tooling and smart contracts with minimal changes.

Visit →

Starknet

Starknet is a validity rollup (ZK-Rollup) L2 enabling provable computation using STARK proofs. Focused on high-throughput apps and low-cost transactions, combined with Ethereum's security.

Visit →

Base

Base is a secure, low-cost L2 built on Optimism's OP Stack, offering seamless Ethereum compatibility. It enables fast, scalable transactions while keeping assets and apps fully onchain.

Visit →

Ink

Ink is a L2 built by Kraken, focused on bridging centralized finance with onchain applications. Offers accessible DeFi to exchange users, combining L2 scalability with a CEX-native experience.

Visit →

Unichain

Visit →

Scroll

Scroll is a zkEVM-based Layer 2 built for Ethereum compatibility. It enables native deployment of existing smart contracts while maintaining full EVM equivalence and trustless proofs anchored to L1.

Visit →

Case Studies

Ernst & Young

Nightfall L2 Platform

90%
Cheaper Transactions

Coinbase

Base L2 Ecosystem

$15.3B
Total Value Secured

Deutsche Bank

DAMA 2 Permissioned L2

$84T
Est. Digital-Native by 2045

Celo

L1 Transitioned to Ethereum L2

$4.21B
Monthly Stablecoin Volume

L2s for Enterprise

Use an Existing L2

Immediate Access

Tap into mature ecosystems with large developer communities and liquidity networks

Lower Integration Costs

Inherit Ethereum's decentralisation and security—no need to bootstrap infrastructure

Regulatory Alignment

Many L2s are already building compliance modules suited for financial institutions

Production Security

Build on live and battle-tested L2 chains, with billions of dollars in value secured

Launch a Custom L2

Tailored Environments

Deploy a private or public rollup using existing stacks, tailored to your specific enterprise needs

Custom Features

Implement permissioned access, privacy layers, compliance hooks, or internal system integration

Shared Security

Even private rollups settle to Ethereum, benefiting from its validator set without the cost of building one

Faster Time to Market

Build using audited, battle-tested rollup frameworks to deploy in weeks, not years

Ethereum L2s

Layer 2 Ecosystem Overview

TVL Across L2s

Avg Transaction Cost Daily

Avg UOPS

Number of L2s

The Role of L2s

Ethereum L1The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Finality & Credible Neutrality

Security

Risk Gating

Ethereum's L2sThe Execution and Scaling Layer

Throughput & UX

Configurable

Specialization

Benefits of L2s

No Bootstrapping

Shared Security

Ethereum as the Trust Layer

Issuance on L1 (Bridging to L2)

Simplified Deployment and Flexibility

Arbitrum

Optimism

Polygon

ZKSync

Deploy on Proven L2s

Linea

Starknet

Base

Ink

Unichain

Scroll

Case Studies

Ernst & Young

Coinbase

Deutsche Bank

Celo

L2s for Enterprise

Use an Existing L2

Immediate Access

Lower Integration Costs

Regulatory Alignment

Production Security

Launch a Custom L2

Tailored Environments

Custom Features

Shared Security

Faster Time to Market

Ethereum L2s

Layer 2 Ecosystem Overview

TVL Across L2s

Avg Transaction Cost Daily

Avg UOPS

Number of L2s

The Role of L2s

Ethereum L1The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Finality & Credible Neutrality

Security

Risk Gating

Ethereum's L2sThe Execution and Scaling Layer

Throughput & UX

Configurable

Specialization

Benefits of L2s

No Bootstrapping

Shared Security

Ethereum as the Trust Layer

Issuance on L1 (Bridging to L2)

Simplified Deployment and Flexibility

Arbitrum

Optimism

Polygon

ZKSync

Deploy on Proven L2s

Linea

Starknet

Base

Ink

Unichain

Scroll

Ethereum L1
The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Ethereum's L2s
The Execution and Scaling Layer

Ethereum L1
The Settlement & Liquidity Layer

Ethereum's L2s
The Execution and Scaling Layer