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Layer 2 refers to secondary protocols built on top of an existing blockchain (Layer 1) to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs. These solutions process transactions off the main chain while inheriting its security guarantees. Popular Layer 2 solutions include Lightning Network for Bitcoin and Optimism, Arbitrum, and zkSync for Ethereum.