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Layer 1 vs Layer 2, explained
Layer 1 is the base chain where everything settles; Layer 2 is built on top of it — the Layer 1 vs Layer 2 distinction, in plain words.
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Tomás Ferreira
Independent editorial contributor covering crypto markets, digital assets and fintech for VUGA Network publications.
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