Layer 2

+**Layer 2**

+Layer 2 refers to a secondary protocol built atop an existing [Blockchain](/wiki/blockchain). It seeks to enhance speed and reduce costs by processing transactions off-chain, inheriting the base layer's fundamental [Security](/wiki/security) and integrity. These solutions allow for greater throughput, extending the network's capacity without compromising the foundational chain.

+## See also

+- [Scalability](/wiki/scalability)

+- [Decentralization](/wiki/decentralization)