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Layer2

Layer 2 (L2) networks are blockchains or protocols that extend a base blockchain, known as a Layer 1, by processing transactions off the main chain. Many of them,… Layer 2 (L2) networks are blockchains or protocols that extend a base blockchain, known as a Layer 1, by processing transactions off the main chain. Many of them, such as rollups, post transaction data or proofs back to the Layer 1, which can serve as their settlement layer. Read the latest news about Layer2 on Cointelegraph. Layer 2 (L2) networks are blockchains or protocols that extend a base blockchain, known as a Layer 1, by processing transactions off the main chain. Many of them, such as rollups, post transaction data or proofs back to the Layer 1, which can serve as their settlement layer. Read the latest news about Layer2 on Cointelegraph.

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Starknet introduces wallet privacy feature for DeFi activity

Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 7, 2026

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Layer2: All latest articles

EEZ tests atomic L1-to-L2 transaction in push to unify Ethereum

An EEZ contributor shared a 0.001 ETH cross-chain test as the project develops a framework to connect Ethereum mainnet and its rollups.

Oct 6, 2026

Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue

Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.

Oct 2, 2026

Base completes Cobalt upgrade, adds new tools for tokenized assets

Base’s Cobalt lets traders set transaction conditions while giving issuers tools for compliance checks, stock splits and forced token transfers.

Sep 30, 2026

Scammers steal $2M in ETH as fake GIWA network fools DYORSWAP

DYORSWAP said it paid more than 200 ETH in compensation, while Upbit operator Dunamu’s GIWA warned that its mainnet had not launched.

Sep 28, 2026

Standard Chartered says Arbitrum could outperform Bitcoin, Ether through 2030

Standard Chartered sees Robinhood Chain as an early sign that tokenization could transform Arbitrum’s economics and drive ARB sharply higher by 2030.

Sep 15, 2026

Ethereum, Base wallet standards talks fail, Ethlabs researcher says

Ethereum and Base are pursuing different account abstraction designs after talks failed, according to Ethlabs researcher Derek Chiang.

Sep 15, 2026

Mantle adds Paxos’ USDG stablecoin, joins Global Dollar Network

Mantle has added Paxos-issued USDG as a natively minted stablecoin while joining the network’s reward-sharing structure.

Sep 3, 2026

Optimism moves 546.9M OP from future airdrops to ecosystem growth fund

The governance vote redirects tokens previously reserved for user airdrops toward partnerships, incentives and Optimism’s growing institutional push.

Aug 20, 2026

GnosisDAO approves Gnosis Chain for Ethereum Economic Zone

Gnosis Chain was approved to transition to an EEZ rollup, enabling it to settle directly to Ethereum rather than continue with an independent validator set.

Aug 20, 2026