Layer 2 scaling solutions enable blockchains such as Ethereum to process more activity without conducting every transaction directly on the main chain. Ethereum’s main network is secure and decentralized, but its available blockspace is limited. When demand rises, fees increase and some users may be priced out. Layer 2 systems move transactions to scaling solutions built around Ethereum while still relying on it for settlement, security, data posting, or verification.
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