The State Of Ethereum Layer 2s in 2025
Ethereum has long been the dominant smart contract platform, powering decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, NFTs, and more. However, as adoption grew, so did congestion on the Ethereum network. The Ethereum mainnet, designed for decentralization and security, struggled to handle the increasing volume of transactions efficiently. Gas fees skyrocketed, and transaction speeds slowed, making the …