Difference between Layer 0, Layer 1 & Layer 2 blockchains !

Blockchain is a mixture of cryptography and game theory. Blockchain works on mathematics-based calculations.

Blockchain Layers are categorised into :

• Layer 0
• Layer 1
• Layer 2

Lets discuss all Layers one-by-one.

• Layer 0 :

Layer 0 is the initial stage of blockchain that allows various networks to function. It provides the underlying infrastructure for blockchain. It provides blockchain with a facility of cross-chain interoperability communication from top to different layers.

Some of the examples of Layer 0 are Polkadot , Cosmos Network , etc.

• Layer 1 :

Layer 1 blockchain is an advancement in layer 0. Under this layer, the blockchain network is maintained functionally. However, scaling is a limitation in the layer one blockchain. Any changes and issues arising in the new protocol in layer 0 will also affect layer 1.

Some of the examples of Layer 1 blockchains are ethereum ,NEAR Team , Solana ,Fantom Foundation , BNB.Chain , etc.

• Layer 2 :

Layer 0 has many interactions that have been removed by layer 2. For specific blockchains layer, 2 is the scaling solution. It works with third-party integration and removes the limitations of layer 1. It is by far the most popular approach for solving scaling issues attached to POW networks.

Some of the famous Layer 2 scaling networks are Polygon ,Optimism , Offchain Labs - Arbitrum, Immutable X , etc.

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