What are Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains?

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What are Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains?

I keep hearing about Layer 1s and 2s. Can someone explain what that means in simple terms?

Gihan Wijethunga Answered question April 4, 2025
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Layer 1 is the base chain — like Ethereum or Solana. Layer 2 sits on top to scale it — like Arbitrum.

Gihan Wijethunga Answered question April 4, 2025
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