Top 20 Layer 2 (L2) Crypto Coins as of mid-2025—focused on networks built on top of Layer 1 blockchains (mainly Ethereum) to provide faster, cheaper, and scalable transactions.
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🚀 Top 20 Layer 2 Coins (2025)
RankCoin / ProjectTickerBuilt OnHighlights
1️⃣PolygonMATICEthereumMost adopted L2, zkEVM + PoS, used by major brands.
2️⃣ArbitrumARBEthereumLeading optimistic rollup, DeFi + gaming hub.
3️⃣OptimismOPEthereumOptimistic rollup with retroactive funding model.
4️⃣Base—EthereumCoinbase-backed, fast-growing L2 with low fees.
5️⃣Immutable XIMXEthereumGaming-focused zk-rollup, partner of many Web3 games.
6️⃣StarknetSTRKEthereumzk-STARK rollup, highly scalable and secure.
7️⃣zkSync EraZKEthereumzk-rollup enabling native Ethereum compatibility.
8️⃣Linea (by Consensys)—EthereumzkEVM chain from MetaMask team.
9️⃣MetisMETISEthereumOptimistic L2, fast transactions + DAC support.
🔟LoopringLRCEthereumzkRollup focused on DeFi + DEX use cases.
⚡ Next-Gen & Niche L2s (11–20)
Rank Coin / Project Ticker Built OnHighlights
1️⃣1️⃣Boba NetworkBOBAEthereumL2 with hybrid compute, supports real-world data APIs.
1️⃣2️⃣Mantle NetworkMNTEthereumModular L2 with BitDAO support and ecosystem funding.
1️⃣3️⃣Scroll—EthereumzkEVM solution, still early but promising dev activity.
1️⃣4️⃣Aztec Network—EthereumPrivacy-focused zk-rollup.
1️⃣5️⃣dYdX (v4)DYDXCosmos (ex-Ethereum)Previously an Ethereum L2 for perpetuals, now on Cosmos SDK.
1️⃣6️⃣Fuel Network—EthereumModular execution layer, high throughput zk-rollup.
1️⃣7️⃣RhinoFi (DeversiFi)—EthereumDeFi L2 platform with zk tech.
1️⃣8️⃣Zora Network—EthereumNFT-focused L2.
1️⃣9️⃣Aevo—EthereumPerp and options-focused L2 exchange.
2️⃣0️⃣Taiko—EthereumNative zkEVM with full Ethereum equivalence.
🧠 Quick Notes:
🥇 Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism lead in adoption and liquidity.
⚡ zkRollups (zkSync, Starknet, Linea) are gaining momentum for scalability and security.
🎮 Immutable X, Zora, Aevo dominate gaming/NFT and derivatives spaces.
🛠️ Modular rollups like Mantle and Fuel focus on future-proof architecture.
🧭 L2 Strategy Tip:
Most L2s don’t have high token utility yet — but adoption is growing fast. Look for usage, TVL, and ecosystem growth, not just hype.