Layer 2 (L2) · Category
Best Layer 2 & Scaling Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum scaling tokens — Arbitrum, Optimism and Polygon — rollups and sidechains that cut fees and boost throughput while inheriting L1 security.
| # | Name | Last 14d | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MantleMNT | $0.4227 | +1.69% | $1.4B | $31.74M | |
| 2 | ArbitrumARB | $0.0968 | +6.17% | $616.36M | $126.88M | |
| 3 | OptimismOP | $0.1019 | +2.19% | $219.99M | $31.21M | |
| 4 | StarknetSTRK | $0.0305 | +0.73% | $200.88M | $10.55M | |
| 5 | PolygonPOL | — | — | — | — |
About layer 2 & scaling coins
Layer 2 networks scale a base chain — almost always Ethereum — by processing transactions off the main chain and posting compressed proofs back to it, slashing fees while keeping L1-grade security. Arbitrum and Optimism lead the rollup race, with Polygon spanning multiple scaling approaches. As Ethereum leans into a rollup-centric roadmap, this sector sits directly in its growth path.
The table above ranks the layer 2 & scaling coins we track by market capitalisation, so the sector’s biggest names sit at the top. Prices, 24-hour movement and volume are pulled live and are indicative only — always confirm on your exchange before trading, and treat the more speculative corners of this sector as high-risk.
Layer 2 & Scaling coins A–Z
Frequently asked questions
What are layer 2 & scaling cryptocurrencies?
Layer 2 networks scale a base chain — almost always Ethereum — by processing transactions off the main chain and posting compressed proofs back to it, slashing fees while keeping L1-grade security. Arbitrum and Optimism lead the rollup race, with Polygon spanning multiple scaling approaches. As Ethereum leans into a rollup-centric roadmap, this sector sits directly in its growth path.
How many layer 2 & scaling coins are listed here?
This hub tracks 5 of the most established layer 2 & scaling coins, ranked by market capitalisation with live prices. We focus on the largest and most liquid names rather than every micro-cap token in the sector.
How are the layer 2 & scaling coins ranked?
By market capitalisation — price multiplied by circulating supply — which is the standard way to gauge a coin’s relative size. You can re-sort the table by price, 24-hour change or volume, and use the Gainers and Losers tabs to surface the biggest daily moves.
Are these prices live and how often do they update?
Yes. The table is server-rendered on each request and cached briefly to respect data-source rate limits, so figures refresh within about a minute. Reload the page for the latest snapshot.