Explore the top predictions for Layer 2 adoption in 2026. Learn how rollups, data availability, AI agents, and modular ...

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 ...

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% ...

The term Layer 1 refers to the underlying blockchain architecture in the blockchain ecosystem. However, transaction speed suffers when the mainnet gets busy, causing costly transactions to the end ...

It has reshaped our way of thinking about finance, ownership, and digital trust. From powering cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to underpinning both decentralized finance, otherwise known as DeFi, and ...

Scott Nevil is an experienced writer and editor with a demonstrated history of publishing content for Investopedia. He goes in-depth to create informative and actionable content around monetary policy ...

The first article in the Bitcoin Layer 2 series. This article covers the Ark protocol designed by Burak, being built by Ark Labs and Second. Ark is a novel off-chain transaction batching mechanism ...