List of L2 projects on Ethereum (2026)

Polygon PoS is an L2 proof-of-stake network that enables fast, low-cost Ethereum-compatible transactions. It targets developers and applications requiring high throughput with EVM compatibility, supporting DeFi, payments, and consumer Web3 use cases.

Arbitrum One operates as an optimistic rollup chain that processes transactions off-chain and posts data to Ethereum L1, enabling EVM-compatible smart contracts with reduced gas costs and faster execution while maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees.

Arbitrum Nova is an AnyTrust chain that uses a Data Availability Committee to store transaction data off-chain rather than posting it entirely to Ethereum, enabling ultra-low transaction costs. The chain settles certified batch data to Ethereum mainnet, requiring only two honest committee members for security guarantees. Nova is designed for high-frequency, cost-sensitive applications including blockchain gaming, social platforms, and NFT projects.

Base Chain is an Ethereum L2 built on the OP Stack that delivers sub-second, sub-cent transactions for trading, stablecoin payments, and AI agent applications. The chain supports EVM-compatible smart contracts, native account abstraction, and fault-proof security.

Optimism (OP Mainnet) is a Layer 2 optimistic rollup chain on Ethereum that processes transactions off-chain and posts batched data to L1 for settlement. The rollup inherits Ethereum security through fraud-proof verification, where invalid state transitions can be challenged within a withdrawal period. Developers deploy unmodified Solidity contracts with reduced gas costs while users access decentralized applications at significantly lower fees than mainnet.

Starknet is a Layer 2 ZK-rollup network on Ethereum that batches transactions off-chain and submits STARK validity proofs to Ethereum for finalization. The rollup inherits Ethereum security through cryptographic proof verification rather than economic challenge windows, enabling fast withdrawals once a proof is published. The network features native account abstraction, parallel execution, and Cairo as the smart contract language.

Celo is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack, using EigenDA v2 for data availability and Succinct SP1 zkEVM for zero-knowledge proof verification. Transactions settle to Ethereum with one-block finality and sub-cent fees, while fee abstraction allows gas payment in supported ERC-20 tokens. The network supports stablecoin payments, DeFi, and AI agent infrastructure for high-frequency real-world transactions.

Linea Mainnet is a zkEVM layer 2 rollup that executes transactions off-chain and submits zero-knowledge proofs to Ethereum, enabling scalable execution while maintaining security through Ethereum's consensus layer.

Mantle Network is an EVM-compatible L2 that combines rollups with modular data availability to reduce gas fees and increase throughput while relying on Ethereum security.

X Layer is a zero-knowledge Layer 2 network that scales Ethereum by processing transactions off-chain and posting proofs back to Ethereum for settlement. It maintains compatibility with Ethereum tooling while offering lower transaction costs, and uses a native token to pay network gas fees. Developers deploy applications on the network to reach users seeking cheaper, faster transactions without leaving the Ethereum ecosystem.

Fraxtal is an EVM-compatible L2 blockchain using OP stack technology with FRAX as gas token, featuring blockspace incentives called Flox that reward users and developers with FXTL points.

Automata Mainnet is an OP Stack rollup Layer 2 on Ethereum that serves as the settlement and execution layer for Automata's attestation infrastructure. Built with a two-second block time and deployed via AltLayer, it hosts DCAP attestation smart contracts enabling onchain verification of Intel SGX and TDX hardware reports. The chain uses ATA as its native currency and provides an EVM-compatible execution environment with Chain ID 65536.

Scroll Chain provides bytecode-level Ethereum compatibility through zero-knowledge rollup technology, enabling developers to deploy existing smart contracts without modifications while offering faster transaction processing and reduced costs. The platform includes community rewards through the Sessions program and comprehensive developer support via the Scroll Open builder program.

Gate Layer is a Layer 2 network built on a rollup architecture that inherits security from Ethereum. It uses an optimistic rollup design and settles to GateChain, achieving high transaction throughput and fast block times while using a native asset as its gas token. The network hosts decentralized applications including token launch, swap, and bridging services, and connects to other networks through cross-chain messaging.

Robinhood Chain is a permissionless, EVM-compatible Layer-2 blockchain built on Arbitrum Dedicated Blockchains and settling to Ethereum for security, using ETH as its native gas token. It uses a first-come, first-served sequencing model for predictable transaction ordering and provides native ERC-4337 account abstraction, letting developers sponsor gas and build programmable wallets. The network is optimized for tokenized real-world assets, including stock tokens and tokenized ETFs, enabling self-custody and continuous onchain trading. The network entered open beta as a public testnet.

Ink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack and part of the Superchain, designed to serve as the house of DeFi. The network features sub-second block times, low gas fees, sequencer-level security, and interoperability across the Superchain ecosystem.

Rootstock is an EVM-compatible Bitcoin sidechain through merged mining consensus, enabling smart contract execution with RBTC as the native gas token. The system maintains a two-way peg with Bitcoin through the PowPeg mechanism while providing 30-second block times and enhanced transaction throughput.

Neura is a EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain using the Hyperledger Besu client and QBFT consensus mechanism. The system delivers instant finality and deterministic execution for AI and DeFi applications while introducing RPCfi, a mechanism that transforms infrastructure usage into on-chain yield.

Zora Network is a Layer 2 blockchain built on OP Stack, providing fast and cost-effective NFT minting and media transactions secured by Ethereum.

BOB Mainnet is a hybrid rollup that combines Bitcoin security guarantees with Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility. It settles transaction proofs while checkpointing state to Bitcoin and inherits additional security from a Bitcoin-secured fraud-proof bridge design, allowing native Bitcoin to be used directly in smart contracts without a wrapped intermediary. Developers deploy standard EVM smart contracts on the network, and users access decentralized applications, staking, and lending services built on top of it through a dedicated web application.

Luganodes zkRaaS is a zero-knowledge rollup deployment with automated infrastructure provisioning, facilitating custom Layer 2 creation with integrated proof generation capabilities.

Movement Network is a Layer 1 blockchain built for the Move programming language and virtual machine, serving as a settlement and yield layer for emerging markets. It runs its own proof-of-stake consensus and validator set, executing Move bytecode natively while anchoring transaction data to Ethereum for added settlement assurance. Developers deploy smart contracts and applications that benefit from Move's resource-oriented security model and fast transaction finality, and users access lending, staking, wallets, and yield products built on top of the network.

Presto is a rollup deployment platform that lets developers launch their own Layer 2 or Layer 3 zkEVM rollups and validiums. It provides multiple configuration options for chain customization and generates a live network within minutes through an automated deployment flow. Zero-knowledge proofs secure transaction validity, and the platform integrates with multiple blockchain settlement layers, including preset blueprints for use cases such as exchanges and digital banks.

HashKey Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 network using OP Stack technology and ZK-proof verification, providing low-cost transactions with HSK token as native currency and gas token.

Morph L2 is an optimistic zkEVM architecture with decentralized sequencer networks, functioning as a settlement layer for stablecoin payments on Ethereum. The system combines optimistic rollup efficiency with ZK proof security through responsive validity proofs, maintaining full EVM compatibility. It supports EIP-7702 enabling BGB-denominated gas payments and the MorphTx transaction type for optimized payment transaction processing.

Metis Andromeda is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain using optimistic rollups and decentralized sequencers for scalable transaction processing. The network supports EVM compatibility with reduced gas fees and faster finality times.

Metis Hyperion is an AI-optimized Layer 2 network designed for on-chain AI execution and high-performance applications. The system enables native Large Language Model inference with parallel execution and enhanced throughput.

Lisk L2 is an optimistic rollup blockchain built on the OP Stack that inherits security from Ethereum while providing near-zero transaction fees and EVM compatibility. The network enables developers to build and scale applications for emerging markets with average fees under $0.01 and seamless interoperability across the Superchain ecosystem.

Vision Chain is an Ethereum-equivalent Layer 2 rollup designed for regulated tokenized assets, custody, and institutional compliance. It provides on-chain KYC, token-level control policies, and compliance-ready tooling enabling banks, fintechs, and asset issuers to tokenize securities and stablecoins. Developers can build applications on the network using compliance-ready tooling, while issuers deploy tokenized assets subject to on-chain policy controls. The network is announced for institutional and public use but has not yet launched.

Bitpanda Enterprise is a white-label infrastructure suite enabling financial institutions to offer digital asset investment, custody, liquidity, stablecoin issuance, payments, and tokenization services. It provides investment-as-a-service integration for banking apps, institutional-grade custody, principal-based liquidity access, and a compliance-oriented tokenization layer. Financial institutions, fintechs, and asset issuers use the suite to launch digital asset offerings without building infrastructure themselves.

Katana Network is DeFi-optimized Layer 2 architecture using Agglayer CDK OP Stack with ZK proof validation, concentrating liquidity across core protocols Morpho, Sushi, and Vertex. The system routes multiple yield sources including sequencer fees, VaultBridge returns, and stablecoin revenues to maximize user returns while maintaining deep liquidity through chain-owned reserves.

EigenLayer is a restaking protocol that lets users stake ETH and EIGEN to secure a range of offchain and onchain services. It provides cryptoeconomic security by pooling staked capital and operator commitments, allowing new networks to bootstrap trust without building their own validator sets. Applications built on EigenLayer gain slashing-backed guarantees, aligning operator behavior with protocol rules. The protocol underlies the other EigenCloud verifiable services, including data availability and compute offerings, which draw on its staked security.

Manta Pacific is an Ethereum Layer 2 rollup built for deploying EVM-compatible decentralized applications with high throughput and low fees. It decouples execution from data availability, posting transaction data to a modular data availability layer while settling proofs back to Ethereum for security. The network provides zero-knowledge circuit libraries that let Solidity developers add privacy and identity verification features to existing smart contracts without building custom cryptography.

SOON Mainnet is a Layer 2 rollup that extends Solana-level execution performance to Ethereum and other base networks. It uses a decoupled virtual machine architecture to process transactions off-chain while settling proofs back to its base layer for security. The network supports high throughput and low transaction costs, serving developers and users seeking Solana-style performance outside the Solana ecosystem.

Hemi is an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network that makes Bitcoin programmable by combining Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with Ethereum-grade smart contract execution. Its dual-layer architecture pairs the Hemi Virtual Machine (hVM), which wraps a Bitcoin node inside an EVM runtime, with the Hemi Bitcoin Kit (hBK), allowing Solidity contracts to read and verify native Bitcoin state including UTXOs, block headers, and balances. Blocks are anchored to Bitcoin via Proof-of-Proof (PoP) consensus, enabling developers to deploy Bitcoin-aware applications without bridges or wrapped assets.

Eclipse Mainnet is a Layer-2 blockchain solution integrating Solana's speed with Ethereum's security, designed for efficient and scalable decentralized applications.

A Layer 2 blockchain implementing heterogeneous node architecture with specialized sequencer nodes executing transactions through in-memory state management. The protocol uses Optimistic Rollup design with EigenDA for data availability and Ethereum mainnet for security settlement. The system achieves 10-millisecond block times and targets 100,000 transactions per second through custom state tree designs and parallel execution capabilities.

Soneium Mainnet is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain implementing optimistic rollup technology through the OP Stack, processing transactions off-chain before batch settlement on Ethereum for reduced costs and increased throughput. The network provides EVM-compatible infrastructure for developers building applications across entertainment, gaming, and finance sectors, while maintaining Ethereum's security guarantees through its settlement layer integration.

Namechain is a Layer 2 blockchain designed for onchain identity, built using Linea's zkEVM as a based rollup that inherits security from Ethereum. The blockchain enables cross-chain name resolution, instant finality for domain registration, and cost-effective identity management across multiple blockchain networks.

Metal L2 implements Ethereum scaling through Optimism rollup technology, enabling BSA-compliant DeFi operations with traditional banking integrations. The system connects banks and payment partners while maintaining Layer 0 interoperability through Metal Blockchain, and includes native Metal Dollar stablecoin infrastructure, bridge functionality for Ethereum deposits/withdrawals, and blockchain explorer tools

Fuel Ignition is an Ethereum layer-2 rollup that uses the FuelVM for parallel transaction execution, supporting over 600 TPS with sub-cent transaction costs and 1-second block times.

Turbo Chain is a dedicated virtual chain for TURBO, built using Aurora's Virtual Chain technology, offering speed, scalability, and customization for the TURBO ecosystem.

M0 Protocol implements a coordination system through smart contracts, enabling permissioned Minters to generate stablecoins backed by eligible collateral. The system enforces on-chain rules while maintaining decentralized governance through the Two Token Governor mechanism.

Vara.eth is an application platform built on Ethereum that provides real-time parallel compute for dApps. It uses Gear's WASM-based execution engine with the Actor model, a decentralized validator consensus instead of a centralized sequencer, and a reverse-gas model where applications pay for execution. Security is provided through liquid restaking via Symbiotic Protocol and VARA token staking.

Lens Chain is a Layer 2 network built on ZKsync's ZK Stack with Avail for data availability, secured by Ethereum. It uses GHO as the native gas token, with account abstraction providing gasless and signless transactions. The architecture supports three deployment phases: Validium (Seed), DA-enabled (Grow), and Volition (Bloom), enabling configurable security trade-offs across social and financial transaction types. Chain ID is 232 with a public RPC at rpc.lens.xyz.

Rarimo ZK Rollup is a Layer 2 blockchain solution that inherits security from Ethereum while providing scalability and privacy for identity applications. The rollup aggregates transactions off-chain and submits cryptographic proofs to the Ethereum mainnet, enabling efficient processing of ZK Registry data with reduced costs.

Doma Protocol is a DNS-compliant Layer 2 blockchain for domain tokenization, enabling fractional ownership and DeFi liquidity for traditional and Web3 domains. The protocol implements domain tokenization, fractionalization, compliance, bridging, custodian, and composer modules to transform domains into programmable digital assets. Doma maintains authoritative records of tokenized domains while supporting cross-chain interoperability via LayerZero and data availability through Celestia.

Boba Network is a layer 2 optimistic rollup built on Ethereum that provides EVM-compatible execution with lower fees and higher transaction throughput. The network is based on the Optimism Bedrock codebase (Boba Anchorage upgrade) and includes Hybrid Compute, a feature that allows smart contracts to make direct API calls to off-chain services and run computations outside the chain, with results returned on-chain. ERC-4337 account abstraction is supported natively through a bundler, enabling smart contract accounts, paymaster-sponsored gas, and configurable transaction validation. Transaction fees can be paid in ETH or BOBA.

EDGE Stack operates as an app-specific execution layer using modular multi-VM architecture with deterministic parallel transaction execution for high-performance trading infrastructure. The system combines edgeVM for perpetual futures logic and edgeEVM for standard DeFi operations, featuring FlashLane quality-of-service routing and parallel merklization for state verification while settling to Ethereum for security guarantees.

GIWA Chain is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built on the OP Stack, executing transactions through Optimistic Rollup architecture with 1-second block times. The system supports EVM-compatible smart contracts while enabling developers to deploy applications using existing Solidity tools and frameworks.

Aztec 3 is a Layer 2 solution that uses zero-knowledge technology to provide private transaction capabilities on Ethereum while maintaining public verifiability and security.

Silent Data Rollup provides privacy-enabled Ethereum Layer-2 infrastructure through trusted execution environments, enabling programmable privacy directly within smart contracts using standard Solidity code. The system processes transactions while protecting sensitive data through Intel SGX enclaves.

Syndicate Chain horizontally scales Ethereum through programmable onchain sequencers, enabling developers to build atomically composable, community-owned appchains that can scale elastically and distribute ownership to their communities over time.