What Are Layer-2 Scaling Solutions, and Why Do They Matter?

[nihalsari]

Layer-2 solutions like Optimistic Rollups and ZK-Rollups process transactions off-chain before settling on Ethereum, reducing gas fees and improving throughput. For advanced users, this means cheaper DeFi trades, faster NFT minting, and more scalable dApps without compromising security.

[Abdul Khan]

Layer-2 solutions like rollups and channels help blockchains scale without sacrificing security.

[alex10]

They’re key to achieving faster, cheaper transactions while keeping decentralization intact.