Definition

Layer 2

noun LAY-er two

Refers to a solution protocol built on the layer 1 blockchain. Layer 2 solutions usually aim at providing scalability and speed to the layer 1 blockchain.

In a sentence

The rollup processed transactions on Layer 2 and posted settlement data to Ethereum.

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