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Scalability has always been a bottleneck for blockchain adoption, especially when it comes to dApps that need to handle real-time interactions, high user volumes, or microtransactions.
In the last 12–18 months, we've seen a major shift from Layer 1-only deployments to Layer 2-based solutions. Why? Because Layer 2s are addressing the three major issues most projects face:
- High gas fees on Layer 1 (especially Ethereum)
- Limited transaction throughput
- Poor UX due to latency and cost
Layer 2 blockchain solutions like Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync, and Base are making it possible to create blockchain applications that scale without compromising security. Rollups in particular seem to be the go-to architecture lately.
We’ve been involved in a few projects recently where the performance gains were massive. For example, one DeFi dApp we helped transition to a Layer 2 saw:
- A 10x reduction in transaction fees
- 3x faster confirmation times
- Better user retention due to smoother UX
We’re a team that’s been providing Layer 2 blockchain development services over the past year. Looking ahead, we believe that the next wave of growth in Web3 will be powered by applications that are native to Layer 2s.
If you’re thinking about scaling your dApp or building something new that needs to handle serious transaction volume, now’s the time to go Layer 2. Want to chat about how your project can take advantage of these changes? Let’s connect.