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Cryptocurrency Trading Course
Lesson 10 of 26 · Pro

Introduction to Layer 2/3 Blockchains and Sidechains

What this lesson covers

  • Layer 1 (Bitcoin, Ethereum), Layer 2 (Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism) and Layer 3
  • Optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups, and how they help Layer 1 scale
  • Tracking tools: L2beat, DeFi Llama, Bridge TVL
  • Adoption numbers: daily transactions, unique addresses, gas prices
  • Research tools: hash rate against price, Blockcircle Research, DappRadar

General information for learning, not financial advice. Trading can lose money.