Layer 2

Plume is a fully integrated modular Layer 2 focused on RWAfi. They have built the first modular and composable RWA-centric EVM-compatible chain, aiming to simplify the tokenization of all types of assets through native infrastructure and RWAfi-specific functionalities unified across the entire chain. Plume is developing a composable DeFi ecosystem around RWAfi, featuring an integrated end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners for builders to plug and play.

This article explores the principles and current landscape of Layer 2 technology, delving into its limitations in scalability, security, and multi-chain compatibility while looking ahead to future developments.

Lumia is a next-generation blockchain that provides comprehensive infrastructure throughout the entire lifecycle of Real-World Assets (RWA). It is an Ethereum Layer 2 chain built using ZK technology. Lumia combines liquidity from CEXs, DEXs, aggregators, and other RWA tokenization platforms for traders in Web3 through the use of account abstraction and intent technologies. By integrating liquidity, Lumia offers more efficient interactions and trading strategies for traders.

Arena of Faith (AOF) is a Web3 esports game developed on the Ethereum Layer 2 network, Metis, utilizing a deflationary token economic model and Proof of Frame Generation (POFS) technology to address issues of fairness and sustainability. The game features a multi-game matrix layout and focuses on the niche esports market, creating a shared economic system across various games. AOF's innovative technologies and token economy are designed to enhance player experience and ensure value appreciation. Supported by prominent institutions including Animoca Brands and Immutable, AOF showcases its potential and influence in the Web3 gaming domain.

At a time of slow growth in the Web3 gaming, Sonic SVM offers new development tools and potential opportunities for Web3 game developers and the Solana ecosystem. This article will analyze the architecture and technical features of Sonic SVM in this article to help general users and developers understand and participate in building the ecosystem of Sonic SVM.

An in-depth exploration of blockchain virtual machine evolution, comparing EVM's established ecosystem advantageswith emerging altVMs' innovations in security and performance. The article examines the transition from EVM dominance to a multi-VM future, culminating in the vision of full-stack blockchain applications.

Bitcoin L2s will leverage their raised capital to develop robust applications and new use cases for BTC, aiming to attract significant liquidity from both native BTC holders and existing wrapped BTC markets. This report estimates that over $47bn of BTC could be bridged into Bitcoin L2s by 2030.

PREDA (Parallel Relay Execution Distributed Architecture) is an innovative model designed to enhance blockchain performance and scalability. It achieves full parallelization of smart contract functions by breaking down the execution process of smart contracts into multiple steps that can be processed in parallel. These steps are executed asynchronously across different Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) instances, thereby maximizing the concurrency of a set of transactions.

This article is a sponsored deep dive into Zircuit, a Layer 2 solution designed to bring proactive security to blockchain infrastructure. Zircuit's AI-driven security measures promise to detect threats before they can cause harm, offering a glimpse into a safer, more sustainable future for blockchain and DeFi.

zkLink is a decentralized platform focusing on cross-chain and multi-chain interoperability for decentralized applications and DeFi solutions. It uses zero-knowledge proofs for security and scalability.

What is Zircuit? What are the features of Zircuit? What about its tokenomics? How is the ZRC token distributed? Who is behind the Zircuit team? What are the features and architecture of Zircuit? What is a hybrid ZK Rollup?

LayerEdge is an innovative Layer 2 protocol for Bitcoin that combines the security of Bitcoin's proof of work (PoW) with zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technology. This allows for low-cost and efficient verification of off-chain computations. LayerEdge is not just for financial transactions; it also finds applications in decentralized identity (DID), on-chain gaming, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Its goal is to turn Bitcoin into a decentralized supercomputer and to support the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.

In the past year alone, Total Value Locked (TVL) on Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions has surged sevenfold. From zero to $1.25 billion in just three years. So how did Bitcoin, a chain lacking DeFi or smart contracts, spark this wave of growth? Why did it take so long? And is Bitcoin now ready to do it all?

When looking at the billions on Bitcoin L2s however we do not see a scarcity, rather an overabundance. In this article we will dive into the specifics–unpacking where the liquidity resides, what protocols have captured much of it and how much it is being used and why so much of it remains dormant.

Equilibrium Research has released its annual prediction report, outlining potential events and industry trends expected by the end of next year. The report covers areas such as Scaling, ZK Proving, Privacy, Consensus & P2P Networking, and User Experience.