# L2BEAT scaling projects

> Every layer 2 and layer 3 tracked by L2BEAT, with category, stage, stack and host chain. Each link is the project page; its last path segment is the {slug} for the public API.

## Layer 2s (/layer2s/projects/{slug})

- [Abstract](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/abstract): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. Abstract is a ZK Rollup built on top of Ethereum using the ZK stack, designed to securely power consumer-facing blockchain applications at scale with low fees and fast transaction speeds.
- [Aevo](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/aevo): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Aevo is a high-performance decentralized options exchange, powered by the OP Stack and EigenDA.
- [AlienX](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/alienx): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. AlienX is an Orbit stack Optimium on Ethereum focused on Gaming, AI and NFTs.
- [ADI Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/adi): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. ADI Chain is a zk rollup built for scale and policy alignment.
- [Ancient8](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/ancient8): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Ancient8 Chain is a gaming-focused community-driven Ethereum Layer 2 built using OP Stack.
- [Appchain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/appchain): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. AppChain is an incentivized Layer 2 that allows developers to capture the value their dApps create, enabling sustainable economic models.
- [Arbitrum One](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/arbitrum): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 1, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Arbitrum One is a general-purpose Optimistic Rollup built by Offchain Labs and governed by the Arbitrum DAO.
- [Aztec Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/aztecnetwork): ZK Rollup, Stage 2, on Ethereum. Aztec Network is a privacy-preserving ZK rollup that uses the AztecVM and Noir to support private and public smart contracts on Ethereum.
- [Base Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/base): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 1, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Base is an Optimistic Rollup built with the OP Stack.
- [Blast](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/blast): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Blast is an EVM-compatible Optimistic Rollup supporting native yield.
- [BOB](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/bob): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. BOB (Build on Bitcoin) is an OP Stack rollup that aims to natively support the Bitcoin stack.
- [Boba Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/bobanetwork): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Boba is an OP stack Optimistic Rollup built by the Enya team as core contributors to the Boba Foundation.
- [Cartesi PRT Honeypot v2](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/cartesi-prt-honeypot-v2): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 2, Cartesi Rollups, on Ethereum. Cartesi PRT Honeypot v2 is an application-specific Stage-2 rollup that stress-tests Cartesi Rollups’ security.
- [Celo](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/celo): Optimium, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Celo is an Ethereum Optimium based on the OP stack, scaling real-world solutions & leading a thriving new digital economy for all.
- [Cronos zkEVM](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/cronoszkevm): Other, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. Cronos zkEVM is a general-purpose Validium on Ethereum built on the ZK Stack, scaling the existing portfolio of Cronos apps and chains.
- [Cyber](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/cyber): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Cyber is a chain designed for social applications using an implementation of OP Plasma with DA challenges.
- [DeBank Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/dbk): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. DeBank Chain is an OP stack Layer 2 on Ethereum that is deeply integrated into the DeBank ecosystem, allowing bridging directly from inside the Rabby Wallet.
- [Eclipse](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/eclipse): Other, on Ethereum. Eclipse is a sidechain powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM).
- [Ethscriptions](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/ethscriptions): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 2, on Ethereum. Ethscriptions is a based rollup that provides cryptographic state and EVM compatibility for ethscriptions.
- [Facet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/facet): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 2, on Ethereum. Facet is a based rollup built on OP-Succinct.
- [Fluent](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/fluent): Other, on Ethereum. Fluent is an Ethereum L2 that blends Wasm and EVM smart contracts into a unified execution environment (with SVM planned).
- [Forknet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/forknet): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. An onchain order book DEX for spot and perpetuals, built on CDK OP Stack and natively integrated with Agglayer for unified liquidity.
- [Fraxtal](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/fraxtal): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Fraxtal is an EVM equivalent Optimium utilizing the OP stack as its smart contract platform and execution environment.
- [Fuel Ignition](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/fuel): Other, on Ethereum. Fuel Ignition is a high-performance Ethereum L2 built on FuelVM and the Sway language.
- [Funki](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/funki): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Funki chain is an OP Stack Optimium on Ethereum reimagining the blockchain experience as an interconnected world brimming with wonder, adventure, and fun.
- [Gravity](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/galxegravity): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Gravity is an Optimium built on the Orbit stack.
- [Gnosis Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/gnosis): Other, on Ethereum. Gnosis Chain is a community-owned EVM-based sidechain operated by a proof-of-stake validator set aiming to be the first chain in the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ).
- [GRVT](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/grvt): Other, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. Gravity (GRVT) is a hybrid crypto derivatives exchange, providing a centralized exchange-like experience while being based on the ZK stack Validium codebase with confidential data availability and transaction filtering enabled.
- [HashKey Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/hashkey): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. HashKey Chain is a regulatory-compliant, institutional-grade OP stack Layer 2 solution bridging traditional finance and Web3.
- [Haust Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/haust): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Haust Network is a Layer 2 blockchain built on the Polygon CDK, integrating with the Agglayer and Account Abstraction from the outset.
- [Hemi](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/hemi): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Hemi is an OP Stack based L2 on Ethereum focusing on interoperability with the Bitcoin blockchain.
- [Immutable zkEVM](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/immutablezkevm): Other, on Ethereum. Immutable zkEVM is a sidechain focused on gaming and powered by Polygon stack.
- [Ink](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/ink): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 1, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Ink is an Optimistic Rollup built with the OP Stack by Kraken exchange.
- [Katana](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/katana): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, Agglayer CDK, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Katana is a Layer 2 specializing on DeFi.
- [Lasernet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lasernet): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Lasernet is a new oracle architecture with an ETH layer-2 at its core.
- [Lens](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lens): Validium, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. Lens Network is the main social networking hub for the user base of Lens Protocol, built on a Validium using ZKsync's ZK Stack technology.
- [LightLink](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lightlink): Other, on Ethereum. LightLink is a project that lets dApps and enterprises offer users instant, gasless transactions.
- [Lighter](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lighter): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, on Ethereum. Lighter is an application-specific zk rollup on a mission to revolutionize trading by building provably fair, secure, and scalable infrastructure for finance.
- [Linea](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/linea): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, on Ethereum. Linea is a ZK Rollup powered by a zkEVM developed at Consensys, designed to scale the Ethereum network.
- [Lisk](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lisk): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Lisk is an OP stack rollup on Ethereum that migrated from the L1 blockchain of the same name.
- [Lumia Prism](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lumia): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Lumia is a sovereign Agglayer chain focusing on real world assets, restaking and account abstraction.
- [Derive](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/derive): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Derive Chain is an L2 scaling solution built using OP Stack specially for the Derive protocol - a settlement protocol for spot, perpetuals, and options trading.
- [Manta Pacific](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/mantapacific): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Manta Pacific is an Optimium empowering EVM-native zero-knowledge (ZK) applications and general dapps.
- [Mantle](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/mantle): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Mantle is a modular general-purpose Ethereum rollup.
- [MegaETH](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/megaeth): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. MegaETH is a real-time blockchain based on the OP Stack architecture and the hybrid Kailua proof system, targeting sub-millisecond latency and over 100,000 transactions per second.
- [Metal](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/metal): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Metal L2 is a general-purpose OP stack rollup by Metallicus focused on banking and compliance.
- [Metis Andromeda](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/metis): Other, Stage 0, OVM, on Ethereum. Metis Andromeda is an EVM-equivalent solution originally forked from Optimism OVM.
- [Mode Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/mode): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Mode is an OP stack Optimistic Rollup building the AIFi economy.
- [Morph](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/morph): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 0, on Ethereum. Morph is an EVM compatible rollup.
- [Nillion](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/nillion): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Nillion is an OP Stack Optimium on Ethereum.
- [Arbitrum Nova](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/nova): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Arbitrum Nova is an Optimistic Rollup that posts transaction data to Ethereum in blobs.
- [OP Mainnet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/op-mainnet): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 1, OP Stack, on Ethereum. OP Mainnet is an EVM-equivalent Optimistic Rollup.
- [Orderly Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/orderly): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Orderly is an OP stack Optimium on Ethereum using Celestia for data availability.
- [Paradex](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/paradex): Other, SN Stack, on Ethereum. Paradex is a high-performance crypto-derivatives exchange offering zero fee and private perpetuals.
- [Payy](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/payy): Other, on Ethereum. Payy is a payments-focused ZK network for private stablecoin transfers, settled on Ethereum with aggregated validity proofs and validator signatures, while transaction data is kept offchain.
- [Pentagon Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/penchain): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Pentagon Chain is a blockchain powered by Agglayer and validated by a multisig.
- [Pepe Unchained](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/pepe-unchained): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Pepe Unchained is an Optimium utilizing the Orbit Stack.
- [Phala](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/phala): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Phala is a cloud computing protocol which aims at offering developers a secure and efficient platform for deploying and managing AI-ready applications in a trusted environment (TEE).
- [Plume Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/plumenetwork): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Plume is a modular L2 blockchain for real-world assets (RWAs) that integrates asset tokenization and compliance providers directly into the chain.
- [Polygon PoS](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/polygon-pos): Other, on Ethereum. Polygon PoS is an EVM-compatible, proof of stake sidechain for Ethereum, planning to become a Validium with a state validating bridge.
- [Polygon zkEVM](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/polygonzkevm): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Polygon zkEVM is an EVM-compatible L2 built by Polygon Labs.
- [Ronin](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/ronin-network): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Ronin is an Ethereum Optimium based on the OP Stack, optimized for gaming and NFT applications.
- [Reya](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/reya): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Reya is an Arbitrum Orbit stack L2 with AnyTrust data availability, optimizing for trading and liquidity provision.
- [RISE](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/rise): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. RISE is a low-latency Optimium built on the OP Stack, using the OP Succinct Lite ZK fault proof system and posting data to EigenDA.
- [Towns](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/towns): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Towns is an Optimium based on the OP Stack.
- [Robinhood Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/robinhood): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. Robinhood Chain is an Arbitrum Orbit Layer 2 operated by Robinhood, focused on tokenized real-world assets (such as stocks and ETFs) and onchain financial services including 24/7 trading, lending, and borrowing.
- [Scroll](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/scroll): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, on Ethereum. Scroll is ZK Rollup that extends Ethereum’s capabilities through ZK tech and EVM compatibility.
- [Settlus](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/settlus): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Settlus is an OP stack L2 designed to provide transparent settlement system for the creator economy.
- [Shape](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/shape): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Shape is a Rollup on Ethereum based on the OP Stack.
- [Shibarium](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/shibarium): Other, on Ethereum. Shibarium is an EVM-compatible, proof of stake sidechain for Ethereum.
- [Silicon](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/silicon): Validium, Stage 0, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Silicon is a Validium built on the Polygon CDK Stack, aiming to become the social network of the future.
- [Soneium](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/soneium): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Soneium is an Optimistic rollup based on the OP Stack.
- [Soon Alpha Mainnet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/soon): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. SOON is a Layer 2 chain built on top of the SOON Stack.
- [Sophon](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/sophon): Validium, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. Sophon is a consumer-centric ecosystem on a ZK Stack Validium L2, designed to bring onchain benefits to everyday lifestyle and entertainment applications.
- [Starknet](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/starknet): ZK Rollup, Stage 1, SN Stack, on Ethereum. Starknet is a ZK rollup that uses STARK proofs to securely scale Ethereum and Ethereum blobs for data availability.
- [Superseed](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/superseed): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Superseed is an Optimistic Rollup utilizing the OP Stack, aiming to provide a CDP lending platform enshrined in the protocol and redistribution of Layer 2 fees to its users.
- [Swan Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/swan): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Swan Chain is an OP Stack L2 providing comprehensive AI infrastructure on the blockchain.
- [SX Network](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/sxnetwork): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Ethereum. SX Network is an Orbit stack Optimistic Rollup, built to scale the SX team's existing sports betting platform.
- [Taiko Alethia](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/taiko): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, Taiko, on Ethereum. Taiko Alethia is an Ethereum-equivalent rollup on the Ethereum network.
- [Unichain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/unichain): Optimistic Rollup, Stage 1, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Unichain, a faster, cheaper L2 designed to be the home for DeFi and the home for multichain liquidity.
- [Wirex Pay Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/wirex): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. Pay Chain is a Validium built on the Polygon CDK stack.
- [World Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/world): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. World Chain is an OP Stack Rollup built to scale Proof of Personhood, aiming to offer priority blockspace for users with a World ID.
- [X Layer](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/xlayer): Other, OP Stack, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. X Layer is an OP Stack Layer 2 by OKX with seamless integration with OKX products.
- [Zircuit](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/zircuit): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Zircuit is a universal rollup.
- [ZKFair](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/zkfair): Other, Agglayer CDK, on Ethereum. ZKFair is a Validium based on Polygon CDK and Celestia DA.
- [ZKsync Era](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/zksync-era): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, ZK Stack, on Ethereum. ZKsync Era is a general-purpose ZK Rollup with full EVM compatibility.
- [Zora](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/zora): Other, Stage 0, OP Stack, on Ethereum. Zora is a fast, cost-efficient, and scalable Layer 2 built to help bring media onchain, powered by the OP Stack.

## Layer 3s (/layer2s/projects/{slug})

- [ApeChain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/apechain): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. ApeChain is an Optimium built on the Arbitrum Orbit stack utilizing $APE as its native gas token.
- [Deri](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/deri): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. Deri is an Ethereum Layer-3 that leverages Arbitrum Nitro to enable efficient cross-chain futures, options, and derivatives.
- [Earnm](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/earnm): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. Earnm is a mobile-first Orbit stack L3 on Arbitrum that converts everyday mobile activity into cryptocurrency rewards through its EarnOS technology.
- [Edge Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/edgechain): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. Edge Chain is an Arbitrum Orbit L3 built by EdgeX, an on-chain trading platform.
- [EDU Chain](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/edu-chain): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. EDU Chain is a Layer 3 on Arbitrum, built on the Orbit stack.
- [Ethereal](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/ethereal): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. Ethereal is a decentralized exchange offering institutional-grade performance (sub-20 ms latency, ~1M orders per second) with DeFi-enabled self-custody and security guarantees.
- [INTMAX](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/intmax): ZK Rollup, Stage 0, on Scroll. INTMAX is a stateless Plasma-like ZK Rollup that enables private payments and minimal onchain costs.
- [Lighter on Robinhood](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/lighter-robinhood): Other, Stage 0, on Robinhood Chain. Lighter on Robinhood is an application-specific ZK rollup deployed on Robinhood Chain.
- [Hyperliquid](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/hyperliquid): Other, on Arbitrum One. Hyperliquid is a performant exchange with its main bridge on Arbitrum.
- [zkLink Nova](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/zklinknova): Other, on Linea. zkLink Nova is a Layer 3 zkEVM Validium network leveraging ZK Stack that allows for scattered assets across Ethereum Layer 2s to be aggregated for interoperable trade and transactions.
- [Xai](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/xai): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum One. Xai is an Ethereum Layer-3 that leverages Arbitrum AnyTrust to enable open trade in the next generation of video games.
- [PlayBlock](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/playblock): Other, Stage 0, Arbitrum, on Arbitrum Nova. PlayBlock is an Orbit stack Layer 3 on Arbitrum Nova.
- [ApeX Omni](https://l2beat.com/layer2s/projects/apex-omni): Other, Stage 0, on Arbitrum One. ApeX Omni is an application-specific ZK rollup for order book trading.

## Ecosystems (/ecosystems/{slug})

- [Agglayer](https://l2beat.com/ecosystems/agglayer): Agglayer is a cross-chain settlement layer that connects the liquidity and users of any blockchain for fast, low cost interoperability and growth.
- [Arbitrum Orbit](https://l2beat.com/ecosystems/arbitrum-orbit): The Arbitrum Orbit is a network of Arbitrum chains.
- [Superchain](https://l2beat.com/ecosystems/superchain): The Superchain is a network of OP Stack chains.
- [The Elastic Network](https://l2beat.com/ecosystems/the-elastic-network): An ever-expanding, verifiable network of blockchains, powered by ZKsync.