Coins worth watching in the ETH L2 track
1. Polygon ($MATIC )
Polygon is one of the most well-known Layer 2 solutions, designed to provide faster and lower-cost transactions. Polygon provides a range of solutions, including PoS chains, Plasma chains, ZK Rollups, etc.
• Token: MATIC
• Features: Support for multiple expansion solutions, a strong ecosystem, and wide application support
• Official website: Polygon
2. Optimism ($op)
Optimism is an optimistic rollup solution that aims to use optimistic rollup technology to expand Ethereum's transaction processing capabilities.
• Token: OP
• Features: High compatibility with Ethereum mainnet, fast transactions, low fees
• Official website: Optimism
3. Arbitrum ($ARB)
Arbitrum is another popular optimistic rollup solution that aims to increase Ethereum's transaction throughput and reduce transaction fees.
• Token: ARB
• Features: high throughput, low latency, high compatibility with Ethereum mainnet
• Official website: Arbitrum
4. zkSync ($ZKS)
zkSync is a zero-knowledge rollup (ZK Rollup) solution that uses zero-knowledge proof technology to provide efficient transaction processing.
• Token: ZKS
• Features: high security, low fees, fast transaction confirmation
• Official website: zkSync
5. Loopring ($LRC)
Loopring is a zkRollup-based decentralized exchange and payment protocol that aims to provide fast, secure and low-cost transaction services.
• Token: LRC
• Features: efficient decentralized exchange, payment protocol, high throughput
• Official website: Loopring
6. Immutable X ($IMX)
Immutable X is a Layer 2 solution focused on the NFT market, using zkRollup technology to provide fast and low-cost NFT minting and trading services.
• Token: IMX
• Features: Focus on the NFT market, zero transaction fees, fast transaction confirmation
• Official website: Immutable X
7. StarkNet ($STARK)
StarkNet is a STARK-based Layer 2 solution developed by StarkWare, providing high throughput and low-cost transaction services.
• Token: STARK
• Features: Using STARK technology, high throughput, low fees
• Official website: StarkNet