Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling ecosystem has reached a major milestone in 2026: rollup networks now collectively process more daily transactions than Ethereum's mainnet, with average transaction costs reduced by over 95% compared to Layer 1.
The Rollup Revolution
Networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and zkSync have become the primary transaction layers for most Ethereum-based applications. With the implementation of EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding) and subsequent improvements, the cost of posting data to Ethereum's Layer 1 has dropped dramatically.
Numbers That Matter
Average transaction costs on major Layer 2 networks now sit below $0.01 for standard transfers and under $0.05 for complex DeFi interactions. This represents a 95%+ reduction from Layer 1 costs, making Ethereum-based applications accessible to users who were previously priced out.
Real-World Impact
The cost reduction has opened the door to use cases that were previously impractical on Ethereum: micropayments, gaming transactions, social media interactions, and high-frequency trading strategies. Total Value Locked across L2 networks has surpassed $50 billion.
ON3X leverages multiple Layer 2 networks to offer users the most cost-effective transaction routes. Whether sending USDC on Polygon or swapping tokens on Arbitrum, ON3X automatically selects the optimal network to minimize fees for users.