Layer 2 (L2) Coins

Layer 2 (L2) refers to networks built on top of an underlying Layer 1 blockchain to improve scalability, lower fees and increase transaction speed while inheriting security from the base chain. They process transactions off the main chain and then settle or post data back to it, using approaches such as rollups, which bundle many transactions together, or other scaling designs. This category brings together the tokens of these scaling networks and related infrastructure, many of which are designed to make popular smart-contract ecosystems more usable and affordable. Assets here share the goal of scaling a base layer but differ in their technical approach, the chain they extend, decentralization, and how their tokens are used for fees, governance or security. When comparing L2s, consider transaction activity, total value and applications on the network, the maturity and security assumptions of the technology, and token utility. The space is competitive and fast-moving, with many L2s vying for users and developers. Some designs still rely on trusted components or are early in decentralizing, so technical and adoption risks vary across projects.

The Layer 2 (L2) category currently tracks 2 cryptocurrencies in our database, with a combined market capitalization of $2.25B and $57.05M in reported trading volume over the past 24 hours. The largest Layer 2 (L2) asset by market cap is Mantle (MNT), at $1.43B. Over the last 24 hours 0 of these coins are up and 2 are down, an average move of -1.08% across the category.

Within the Layer 2 (L2) category over the past 24 hours, the strongest 24-hour performer is POL (POL) at -0.30%, while the weakest is Mantle (MNT) at -1.86%.

In cryptocurrency markets, a category groups together tokens and coins that share a common trait — the underlying technology they use, the blockchain ecosystem they are built on, the problem they aim to solve, or the way they are issued. The Layer 2 (L2) grouping shown here reflects the classification published by CoinGecko, a widely used independent market-data provider. The table above lists every Layer 2 (L2) asset in our database, ordered by market capitalization — the current price multiplied by the circulating supply — alongside the live price, the 24-hour change, a seven-day trend line, and 24-hour trading volume, a useful proxy for liquidity and market interest.

Categories frequently overlap: a single coin can belong to several at once, so you will often find the same asset on multiple category pages, each offering a different lens on the market. Among the coins above, Layer 2 (L2) most often appears alongside Ethereum Ecosystem, Smart Contract Platform, DragonFly Capital Portfolio — listed in full under related categories below.

All figures on this page are computed from stored public market data and refreshed regularly. They are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, a recommendation, or a prediction. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile; always do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decision.