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Layer 2 solutions are protocols built on top of existing blockchains (Layer 1) to enhance their scalability, speed, and transaction throughput. These solutions aim to offload the transaction burden from the main blockchain, reducing congestion and high fees. Common Layer 2 solutions include state channels (like the Lightning Network for Bitcoin), rollups (such as Optimistic and ZK-Rollups for Ethereum), and sidechains. By processing transactions off-chain and settling final results back on the main chain, Layer 2 solutions increase transaction efficiency without compromising security. They are crucial for enabling mass adoption of blockchain applications, as they help networks handle more transactions per second (TPS) and lower costs, making decentralized applications more accessible and usable.

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