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Story: Ethereum Layer 2 Activity Surges Amid Growing Institutional Interest

By Evie Vavasseur

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Ethereum’s Layer 2 networks are experiencing explosive growth, with recent data revealing a 62.7% weekly surge in activity.

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Unichain, a relatively new Layer 2 chain introduced just two months ago, has emerged as the dominant player among EVM-compatible networks, boasting over 5.

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This shift aligns with Ethereum’s broader modular strategy, where most day-to-day transactions take place on Layer 2 chains, while the mainnet serves as a secure settlement layer.

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Despite the apparent momentum, the data hasn’t convinced everyone. Some industry experts and community members have raised doubts about the legitimacy of the adoption figures.

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While the debate over metrics continues, Ethereum is also seeing renewed interest from institutional investors.

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However, not all institutions are bullish. Galaxy Digital has been consistently selling ETH over the past few months.

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Meanwhile, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have started to rebound. After weeks of outflows, they saw inflows totaling over $160 million in ETH over the past two weeks,…

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As Ethereum prepares for upcoming network upgrades and continues scaling through Layer 2 innovation, the network remains a focal point for both optimism and skepticism.

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