A new report from Dune platform analyzes Layer-2 blockchain activities, showing Base and Arbitrum leading in activity and revenue generation.
Leading Layer-2 Blockchains in 2025
According to Dune's data, Base and Arbitrum lead the Layer-2 blockchain space with market shares of 55% and 35%, respectively. Base takes a dominant stance in transaction fees, controlling over 80% of the market.
Economic Efficiency and Throughput
Data from Dune shows Skoll, Zksync, and Arbitrum demonstrate high economic density. Blast and Optimism lead in terms of value of transactions per unique wallet, though this metric might be distorted by Sybil attacks.
Future of Layer-2 Solutions on Ethereum
Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin emphasized that future developments will focus on Layer-2 solutions that improve networks without requiring new Layer-1 blockchains. However, some investors regard Layer-2 solutions as parasitic to the Ethereum mainnet.
The data on Layer-2 blockchains shows they hold a crucial role in Ethereum's ecosystem. Base and Arbitrum are at the forefront, but other blockchains like zkSync and Scroll also show their achievements.
