Layer 1 vs. Layer 2: The Difference Between Blockchain Scaling Solutions

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Layer 1 vs. Layer 2: The Difference Between Blockchain Scaling Solutions

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A Layer 2 blockchain refers to another blockchain or set of protocols layered "on top" of a Layer 1 solution. Layer 2 protocols use the Layer 1 blockchain for network and security infrastructure but are more flexible in their ability to scale transaction processing and overall throughput on the network

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