Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #101
Welcome to the latest edition of the Layer 2 Weekly Roundup.
Every week, this newsletter covers the latest and most important updates from across Ethereum’s Layer 2 ecosystem.
Catch up on the previous edition HERE
Protocol Updates
@StarkWareLtd - On September 1st, Starknet will take a big step toward decentralized sequencing. SNIP-33: Starknet Decentalized Validation, lays out their initial thoughts on the topic.
@base - Introducing the Base Mentorship Program. Base are pairing high-potential projects with top operators in product, mini apps, design, growth, marketing, business strategy, and user acquisition. Enquire today if you’re interested in mentoring a Base builder.
@Optimism - Optimism is partnering with Flashblocks to bring fast, verifiable sequencing to the Superchain to establish near-instant 200ms block times across the Superchain. This partnership means strong differentiation through sequencer innovation, capturing value, and innovating cheaper and faster than ever before.
@StarkWareLtd - The second delegation round of the StarkWare Delegation Program is complete. Dozens of active validators just received delegation from StarkWare, and a new registration window for active validators is now open.
@wyostable - The State of Wyoming has launched Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first stablecoin issued by a U.S. public entity. FRNT is a regulated digital asset represeting the dollar on seven blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and Base.
@fuel_network - The migration from Staking to Liquid Staking on Fuel Ignition through @TheRigLST will now take place on September 11, 2025.
Ecosystem Highlights
@circle - Circle Gateway has arrived on mainnet. Circle Gateway is a new primitive enabling a unified USDC balance instantly accessible crosschain in <500 ms. Now available on Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, Optimism, Polygon and Unichain, with more blockchains expected.
@BitgetWallet - Bitget Wallet are fully integrating the Base ecosystem. By doing so, they are supporting creator markets on Base, real-world payments, and more.
@paragraph_xyz - Use the new Remix tool on Paragraph as a starting point to publish your own post, building on the idea, pushing the conversation further, or taking it in a totally new direction. Your coin will be linked to the original, and as one post gains traction, both coins benefit.
@0xGasless - 0xGasless is live on Arbitrum. You can now build and deploy powerful, intelligent AI agents that operate on Arbitrum’s robust network, all without the friction of gas fees.
@re - Re is now live on Base. Re bring real-world (re)insurance onchain with fully backed insurance programs and stable capital strategies.
@conduitxyz - HPP by @aergo_io is live on mainnet. HPP is built to support AI-native infrastructure, applications, and data exchange.
@tryspark - Buy any token on Base using Spark. Spark now supports native Base token trading inside Telegram: Content Coins, Memecoins, Majors.
@edenlayer - Edenlayer is now on Base. Edenlayer is an open protocol designed to solve distribution and interoperability challenges for the Agentic Economy.
@ProofOfPlay - Proof of Play Marketplace API is now live. Any app builder can use their API to seamlessly implement an in-game market, enhance in-game economies, and unlock new value both for users and developers.
@DefinitiveFi - Crosschain swap is now live. Swap any token to any other chain instantly, without having to switch between apps, chains, or wallets.
@Ponder_One - Taiko is live on Ponder One, making it easier to bridge and swap.
@MaestroBots - Maestro now supports V4 and Zora. Trade the latest Zora creator coins with their high-speed trading bot.
@due_network - Due has integrated Base to make cross-border money movement as inclusive and smooth and possible. Due enables businesses and individuals to send, pay, and receive funds globally, without ever visiting a bank.
Articles and Threads
@taikoxyz - Taiko’s novel “Based Preconfirmation” model represents a meaningful leap forward in rollup architecture. Learn more about Preconfirmations, including its advantages and trade-offs in this research piece co-written by Blockworks.
Media - Spaces and Podcasts
@base - DEX trading on Coinbase is unlocked access to all assets on Base. Brian Armstrong, Jesse Pollak, and Max Branzburg share more on the product and its rollout in this Space.
@BMXDeFi - BMX hosted a livestream with @sammcingvale, Head of Product at OP Labs to talk about scaling Ethereum and the future of the OP Stack.
@0xPolygon - Join Polygon, Agglayer, and Hudson Jameson for a storytime on the early days of Ethereum.
@OrbitEarn - The concept where the future of finance will be DeFi rails embedded into the apps people use daily. Orbit Earn were joined by the Arbitrum team and top DeFi builders to talk about the future of finance, built on Arbitrum.
@theindexshow - The Index Podcast host @afkehaya joins VP’s Rick Johanson & Dan Peng from Arbitrum Play to dive into how AGV's VC model is backing the next wave of game devs.
Events
@arbitrum - Arbitrum are kicking off their online Buildathon for Open House India from the 22nd of August to 10th of September with $33k in prizes.
@arbitrum - Come build with Arbitrum at their IRL Open Hacker House in Bengaluru, India where you can expect 4 days of hacking, 1v1 mentoring and workshops, wellness activities and a $70k prize pool. Registration closes 27th of August, with the Hacker House event starting September 18th!
@base - Applications for The Onchain Summer Awards close in 2 weeks. The Awards celebrate the most innovative and widely-used apps on Base, rewarding winners with $250K in prizes, BaseCamp⁰⁰² invites, and social spotlights.
Metrics and Stats
Sum of all value locked in the L2 ecosystem.
User operations of Rollups on Ethereum, including regular transactions and actions bundled into a single transaction.
Number of unique addresses interacting with one or multiple Layer 2s weekly.
The number of daily transactions executed by users/smart contracts.
How much does it cost to transact on Layer 2?
This newsletter is for educational purposes only, and should never in any way be considered as financial or investment advice.
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