A network built on top of a Layer 1 that processes transactions off the main chain to make them faster and cheaper, then posts results back for security. Arbitrum and Optimism are Ethereum Layer 2s. They inherit the base chain's security while easing its congestion and high fees.
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Layer 2 (L2)
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