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What Are Layer-2 Networks and Sidechains? Ethereum Scaling Explained Decrypt 03 Nov 2024

What Are Layer-2 Networks and Sidechains? Ethereum Scaling Explained 🛠️

Layer-2 networks are technological solutions designed to improve the scalability of layer-1 blockchains, including Ethereum. They tackle the inherent bottlenecks associated with processing large volumes of transactions directly on the main blockchain.

By functioning alongside the primary network, layer-2 solutions optimize transaction speeds and reduce congestion and fees on the blockchain.

Source: decrypt.co ↗