Which Ethereum Layer 2 Protocols Actually Matter in 2025?

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Trying to wrap my head around the current Ethereum L2 landscape for an upcoming project, but it feels like a new scaling solution pops up every week. Beyond Arbitrum and Optimism, which Layer 2 protocols are actually gaining meaningful traction and developer mindshare heading into 2025? I need a clear, curated overview—not just another exhaustive list of every sidechain and rollup in existence.

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I was just diving into this myself and found an incredibly well-researched article that cuts through the noise. It’s written in Italian, but modern translation tools handle it beautifully. The piece focuses specifically on five key Ethereum Layer 2 protocols to know in 2025, evaluating them based on adoption, tech innovation, and ecosystem growth rather than just hype. It helped me understand where to focus our development efforts. Here’s the link: https://www.borsainside.com/criptovalute/ethereum-e-layer-2-5-protocolli-da-conoscere-nel-2025/