Remember when gas fees were the ultimate buzzkill? Enter Layer 2s. In 2025, it feels like they’re finally doing what we hoped: faster, cheaper, smoother.
I’ve been using Arbitrum and Base a lot lately, and it honestly feels like using a Web2 app. No crazy fees, instant confirmations, and bridges that don’t make me break out in a sweat.
Optimism, zkSync, and others are still innovating, too. What’s your go-to Layer 2 these days—and what cool stuff have you found running on it?
I’ve been using Arbitrum and Base a lot lately, and it honestly feels like using a Web2 app. No crazy fees, instant confirmations, and bridges that don’t make me break out in a sweat.
Optimism, zkSync, and others are still innovating, too. What’s your go-to Layer 2 these days—and what cool stuff have you found running on it?
