An independent blockchain acting in concert with Bitcoin or Ethereum , which retroactively became known as a “Layer 1 chain” or “main chain.” Layer 2 chains process new transactions faster while reducing the load on Layer 1 and typically taking much lower fees.
Read moreWhat is Layer 2 coin?
Layer-2 blockchains are third-party protocols operating on layer-1 blockchains to help solve any of the blockchain trilemma- decentralisation, security, and scalability . They serve as add-ons for the parent blockchain. They can be sidechains, plasma chains, state channels, or rollups.
Read moreIs polkadot a Layer 2 solution?
Polkadot is the layer-0 protocol that underlies and supports this network of layer-1 parachains. Polkadot’s cross-chain interoperability allows any type of data or asset to be sent between parachains, creating a new paradigm of interchain services, communities, and economies.
Read moreWhat is a Layer 2 solution in Crypto?
Layer 2 is a term used for solutions created to help scale an application by processing transactions off of the Ethereum Mainnet (layer 1) while still maintaining the same security measures and decentralization as the mainnet . Layer 2 solutions increase throughput (transaction speed) and reduce gas fees.
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