Blockchain technology is often described as a stack of layers, each serving a unique purpose. Layer 0, usually referred to as the blockchain of blockchains, serves as the base hardware infrastructure ...

Why do ZK-Rollups use Layer-1 only for verification? Learn how separating execution from settlement ensures security, ...

Explore Layer 2 crypto networks that leverage base blockchains like Ethereum to enhance transaction speeds, reduce costs ...

With the GENIUS Act signed, stablecoins are on a tear. According to the management consultancy McKinsey, the total value of issued stablecoins has doubled to $250 billion today from $120 billion 18 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how fintech is disrupting the financial industry in Asia. While blockchain technology promises transparency and ...

Ethereum layer-1 network revenue has plummeted by 99% since March 2024, despite a dramatic increase in monthly users and daily transaction costs on layer 2s. According to data from Token Terminal, ...

OKX, the fourth-largest crypto exchange, said its new layer-2 blockchain, called X Layer, has gone live on its public mainnet, a continuation in the era of major crypto companies starting their own ...

At the core of blockchain networks lies a fundamental architectural principle called layering. Layering in blockchain refers to organizing different functionalities and protocols into separate layers, ...

Overview Layer-3 blockchains are emerging as the next evolution in scaling beyond Layer-2, offering custom environments for ...

Some Layer 2 networks saw their metrics crater after token distributions. Ronin (RON) experienced a 70% drop in active addresses post-airdrop. zkSync saw a 90% drop in transactions and nearly 80% ...

Layer-3 blockchains refer to a layer of blockchain technology built on top of base layers to provide customized application-specific blockchains tailored to users’ needs. Typically, L2s intend to ...