Layer 2 (L2) Cryptocurrencies
Live prices, market cap and 24h change for 7 Layer 2 (L2) coins.
What is Layer 2 (L2)?
Layer-2 (L2) networks process transactions off a base chain (usually Ethereum) and post compressed proofs back to it, cutting fees and speeding up confirmations. L2 tokens typically cover sequencing costs and governance; their traction depends on how much activity migrates from the L1 they scale.
The Layer 2 (L2) category tracks 7 cryptocurrencies with a combined market capitalisation of $5.58B and $341.02M in 24-hour trading volume. As a group, Layer 2 (L2) is down 10.00% over the last 24 hours. The largest asset in this category is OKB.
Inside the Layer 2 (L2) Category
Together, Layer 2 (L2) makes up about 0.26% of the total crypto market by capitalisation.
The category is relatively spread out: OKB alone accounts for about 32% of its market cap, and the top three make up 69%.
Over the last 24 hours, the strongest performer here is POL (ex-MATIC) (-8.48%) and the weakest is Optimism (-15.08%).
Layer 2 (L2) Coins by Market Cap
| # | Coin | Price | 24h | 7d | Last 7 Days | Market Cap | Volume (24h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  OKB okb |
$84.12 | ▼ 9.66% | -17.17% | — | $1.77B | $29.18M |
| 2 |  Mantle mnt |
$0.3672 | ▼ 8.59% | -19.09% | — | $1.22B | $33.35M |
| 3 |  Arbitrum arb |
$0.126 | ▼ 12.25% | -24.59% | — | $867.89M | $131.34M |
| 4 |  POL (ex-MATIC) pol |
$0.0771 | ▼ 8.48% | -14.19% | — | $820.13M | $48.46M |
| 5 |  Stacks stx |
$0.2565 | ▼ 10.04% | -24.14% | — | $482.66M | $14.61M |
| 6 |  Starknet strk |
$0.0323 | ▼ 12.80% | -19.63% | — | $247.02M | $43.44M |
| 7 |  Optimism op |
$0.0778 | ▼ 15.08% | -23.45% | — | $178.24M | $40.64M |
Layer 2 (L2) — FAQ
What is the Layer 2 (L2) category in crypto?
Layer-2 (L2) networks process transactions off a base chain (usually Ethereum) and post compressed proofs back to it, cutting fees and speeding up confirmations. L2 tokens typically cover sequencing costs and governance; their traction depends on how much activity migrates from the L1 they scale.
What are the top Layer 2 (L2) coins?
By market capitalisation, the largest Layer 2 (L2) coins are OKB, Mantle, Arbitrum, POL (ex-MATIC), Stacks, among others. The full ranked list with live prices is in the table above.
What is the total market cap of Layer 2 (L2)?
The Layer 2 (L2) category has a combined market capitalisation of about $5.58B across 7 coins TLT tracks, roughly 0.26% of the whole crypto market.
Which Layer 2 (L2) coin is up the most today?
Over the last 24 hours, POL (ex-MATIC) (POL) leads the Layer 2 (L2) category at -8.48%. This reflects past movement, not a prediction — not financial advice.