# What is layer 2?

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**Published on:** 2022-10-08
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What is layer 2? Layer 2 (L2) is a collective term to describe a specific set of Ethereum scaling solutions. A layer 2 is a separate blockchain that extends Ethereum and inherits the security guarantees of Ethereum.

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