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Top L2 Chains by Fees & Volume Q4/YTD 2025
1. Top Performing Ethereum L2 Chains by Fees Generated
Based on available data from reports and analyses in 2025, the top L2 chains for fees are dominated by
@base.base.eth, @arbitrum @Optimism ,and @LineaBuild
.
Note that exact Q4 2025 data (October to mid-November, as the quarter is ongoing) is not fully available in sources, so approximations use recent quarterly or half-year figures where Q4 trends align with high activity periods.
2. Top Performing Ethereum L2 Chains by Volume Generated (DEX Trading Volume)
Volume refers to DEX trading volume, a key indicator of chain activity. Q4 2025 approximations use late 2025 trends (e.g., July peaks as proxy for high-activity quarters). YTD 2025 extrapolates from monthly highs and quarterly reports. Base overwhelmingly leads due to memecoin and DeFi surges.
These rankings reflect performance trends from sources, with
@base
consistently outperforming due to low costs and high DeFi/memecoin activity.
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