Thread by @EverythingAjay

Do not worry, I will not share any shocking Twitter thread to clickbait you!

I will share the top 10 Layer-2 protocols that are set to disrupt the game in 2023!

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An unshocked thread 🧵

1️⃣ Arbitrum ($ARB) 🌐

Features - Arbitrum High-speed transactions at 40,000 TPS & low fees, Arbitrum is EVM-compatible, making DApp development easy. Also, no need to learn new coding languages for devs!

🪙 Token: $ARB
💰 Market Cap: $1.5B
🔒 TVL: $2.26B

2️⃣ Optimism ($OP) ⚡

Features: Optimism uses optimistic rollups for increased Ethereum scalability & efficiency. A vibrant DeFi ecosystem with over $900M TVL, it's a promising Layer 2 solution.

🪙 Token: $OP
💰 Market Cap: $715M
🔒 TVL: $924M

3️⃣ Polygon ($MATIC) 🔷

Features: This Layer 2 solution uses a combination of zk-Rollups, sidechains, and Plasma technology for scalability.

🪙 Token: $MATIC
💰 Market Cap: $10.23B
🔒 TVL: $1.09B
(As of 8 April 2023)

4️⃣ zkSync ($ZKS) 🌀

Features: A zk-rollup platform, zkSync has nearly full EVM compatibility. With faster withdrawals & up to 2,000 TPS, it's a major step in Layer 2 tech.

👀 Alpha: A potential airdrop!
🪙 Token: $ZKS (yet to launch)
💰 Market Cap: NA
🔒 TVL: $163M

5️⃣ Immutable X ($IMX)🎮

Features: A decentralized exchange platform for NFTs, Immutable X offers fast, secure trading for Web 3 gaming & beyond. Game on!

🪙 Token: $IMX
💰 Market Cap: $944M
🔒 TVL: $127M

6️⃣ Loopring ($LRC) 🔗

Features: Loopring enables noncustodial order book-based DEXs & payment protocols. With over 2,000 TPS & ZK-rollups, it's a growing contender for DeFi & staking protocols.

🪙 Token: $LRC
💰 Market Cap: $440M
🔒 TVL: $125M

7️⃣ Mantle 🌐

It offers low-fee applications with Ethereum-grade security.

Features: Mantle is the first modular Layer 2 protocol initiated by a DAO, expanding BitDAO's governance token, $BIT. High throughput & lower gas fees make Mantle a top choice.

🪙 Utility Token: $BIT

8️⃣ METIS 🌟

Features: A fast-growing Layer 2 rollup focused on DeFi, METIS offers high-speed transactions & low fees. With a staking program & up to 11% APY, it's a rising star.

🪙 Token: $METIS
💰 Market Cap: $123M
🔒 TVL: $123M

9️⃣ Shibarium 🐕

Features: The upcoming Layer 2 for the #ShibaInu ecosystem, Shibarium offers faster transactions & lower gas fees. Get ready for the SHIBDAO airdrop & new features!

🪙 Native Token: SHIB
💰 SHIB Market Cap: $6.4B

🔟 Starknet ($STRK) 🔐

Features: A decentralized ZK-rollup, StarkNet uses STARK-Proofs for privacy & security. Watch for the native token STRK launch & invest in projects built on StarkNet! 🌌🔑

🪙 Token: $STRK (yet to launch)
🔒 TVL: $29.01M

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