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2026 Ethereum L2 Landscape: How Base, OP Stack, and Institution-Driven Chains Are Reshaping Infrastructure

2026 Ethereum L2 Landscape: How Base, OP Stack, and Institution-Driven Chains Are Reshaping Infrastructure

This article systematically examines the underlying dynamics of the Layer 2 competitive landscape through data-driven and structural analysis.

Blog Team05/09/2026

Base ZK Upgrade Goes Live: The End of Optimistic Proofs and the Dawn of Zero-Knowledge Verification for Ethereum L2 Security

Base ZK Upgrade Goes Live: The End of Optimistic Proofs and the Dawn of Zero-Knowledge Verification for Ethereum L2 Security

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the technical architecture, associated risks, and industry impact.

Blog Team05/07/2026

Arbitrum Sees $130 Million Net Outflow in One Week: L2 Capital Migration and the Reshaping of DeFi Liquidity Dynamics

Arbitrum Sees $130 Million Net Outflow in One Week: L2 Capital Migration and the Reshaping of DeFi Liquidity Dynamics

Artemis bridge data reveals that Arbitrum saw a net outflow of approximately $131.59 million over the past week, with Hyperliquid leading in net inflows. This article analyzes the logic behind L2 capital rotation by examining on-chain data and market share trends.

Blog Team05/07/2026

EVM-Compatible L2 Race: A Step-by-Step Guide to the MegaETH Season 1 Airdrop Event

EVM-Compatible L2 Race: A Step-by-Step Guide to the MegaETH Season 1 Airdrop Event

MegaETH Season 1 airdrop event is underway, and the mainnet is now live. Explore the heterogeneous node architecture, KPI tokenomics, and mainnet interaction process.

Blog Team05/06/2026

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Ethereum L2 Privacy Computing Breakthrough: Starknet Privacy Engine Launch and STRK20 Privacy Asset Framework Redefined

Ethereum L2 Privacy Computing Breakthrough: Starknet Privacy Engine Launch and STRK20 Privacy Asset Framework Redefined

This article provides an in-depth analysis of technical architecture, industry impact, and the evolving dynamics of the privacy sector.

Blog Team04/21/2026

Ethereum’s Value Capture Dilemma: Structural Challenges in L2 Expansion, Supply Mechanisms, and Valuation Logic

Ethereum’s Value Capture Dilemma: Structural Challenges in L2 Expansion, Supply Mechanisms, and Valuation Logic

This article takes a deep dive into the structural causes behind Ethereum’s value paradox from three perspectives: institutional holdings, supply dynamics, and Layer 2 migration.

Blog Team04/20/2026

Ethereum Enters the Era of Massive Scaling: What Does L2 Throughput Surpassing 3,700 ops/sec Mean?

Ethereum Enters the Era of Massive Scaling: What Does L2 Throughput Surpassing 3,700 ops/sec Mean?

Ethereum Layer 2 total throughput hits a record high of over 3,700 ops/sec. The Pectra and Fusaka upgrades drive transaction fees down by 40%–90%, while the burn rate rises to 1.32%. This article provides an in-depth analysis of structural changes in Ethereum’s scaling solutions and economic model.

Blog Team04/16/2026

ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

Ethereum Layer 2 solutions have reached a combined throughput of 3,700 operations per second. The upcoming Pectra upgrade is expected to reduce transaction fees by 40% to 90%. The annualized burn rate has risen to 1.32%, while DeFi total value locked (TVL) has grown by 26% over the past year.

Blog Team04/15/2026

2026 Solana Summit: From TVL to TVS—What Truly Sets Solana Apart from Ethereum L2

2026 Solana Summit: From TVL to TVS—What Truly Sets Solana Apart from Ethereum L2

Solana’s total value locked (TVL) is now approaching the combined TVL of all Ethereum Layer 2 networks, yet the gap in secure assets remains over 40 times wider. As the Solana Summit opens today, we break down the competitive landscape across three key dimensions: TVL/TVS, fees, and active addresses.

Blog Team04/13/2026