Layer3

We strive to be thoughtful stewards for decentralized ecosystems. At Layer3, we aim to build the best crypto experience possible for a mass audience. We only feature audited platforms and have helped over one hundred leading projects such as Base, Uniswap, Brave, Phantom, etc. to build key product portals. Each project is expected to meet a high bar for:Rigorous software testing and smart contract auditsSufficient market liquidity or protocol adoptionActive community participationLet’s be fai...

IntroductionAnd just like that, we’re already a quarter through the year! The past few months have been a period of some of the biggest changes you’ve seen on our platform so far—with significant updates spanning design, product, and content. These changes are rooted in our core mission to build an intuitive place for users both old and new to learn, explore, and succeed in web3. We’ve spent weeks reimagining what it’s like to experience web3 from the user’s perspective, and we’ve honed in on...

See how ZK-tech stacks up to the competition and explore its leading dapps.zkSync versus other Layer 2sEthereum revolutionized crypto with smart contracts. However, ETH can be expensive and slow to use. “Layer 2” solutions unlock faster, cheaper transactions at scale. They “roll up” and offload traffic that periodically settles on Ethereum itself. There are two main types: Zero-Knowledge & Optimistic Rollups. Put simply, ZK Rollups verify transactions using complex math, while Optimistic Roll...

Ever struggled to remember and share complex Ethereum wallet addresses? You can easily solve this crypto conundrum with the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). Think of ENS as your contact book for Ethereum. Instead of a lengthy, complicated address (0x7abc…), you can use an easy-to-remember name such as “vitalik.eth” – making transactions simpler and user-friendly!In addition to streamlining payments, ENS unlocks a decentralized identity and social layer for Web3. There are currently over 2.5 milli...

The best way to learn is by doing. Layer3 transforms the crypto universe into an interactive, rewarding experience for both explorers & builders alike. We’ve now built a key portal for discovering decentralized protocols.A new portal for crypto explorersOver 800,000 people have used Layer3 as a gateway to crypto. Community Pages unlock vital hubs for your favorite crypto platforms.From Uniswap to Aave, Stargate, and myriad others – each Community Page is a rich tapestry of crypto adventures. ...

The Zora Network is a fast, cost-efficient, and scalable Layer 2 for bringing media onchain. We recently added support for Zora to expand our multichain gateway. Celebrate the launch by collecting: Layer3 on Zora. https://opensea.io/assets/0x1dC9fF62BbC4C6F2Ed4EF3fBC095dB5416E4894f/1 Create, share, and collect decentralized media on Zora — all while seamlessly interoperating with Ethereum mainnet. In October 2023, Bankless reported:"All in all, Zora Network offers a gas-friendly L2 integrated...

Crypto's recently has been electrified by Solana’s resurgence. With lightning-fast, nearly-free transactions powered by an innovative developer community — the future of finance is finally here on Solana. The so-called “Ethereum killer” has gained dominance by multiple key metrics. It’s time for some SOL searching…SOL surpasses ETH by active usersBoth Solana and Ethereum unlock vibrant ecosystems for DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and more. However, Solana enables much faster and cheaper transactio...

Case Study: Going Omnichain with Stargate & LayerZeroStargate is a fully composable liquidity transport protocol that lives at the heart of Omnichain DeFi. With Stargate, users & dApps can transfer native assets cross-chain while accessing the protocol’s unified liquidity pools with instant guaranteed finality.Powered by LayerZero omnichain technologyStargate is built on LayerZero technology, an omnichain interoperability protocol designed for lightweight message passing across chains. What t...

Layer3 and Spindl are joining forces to unlock cryptonative growth with unparalleled user engagement, on-chain measurement, and audience attribution. The key to unlocking crypto for the world is to know your audience. Layer3 enables leading crypto platforms to reach, acquire, and retain new users with powerful and interactive experiences. Spindl illuminates the who, what, and why along the way. Our customers include teams such as Base, Uniswap, Brave, Phantom, and myriad others. With Spindl, ...

2023 was a big year for new blockchains. With the launch of zkSync Era, Polygon zkEVM, Celestia, Zora, Starknet, Linea, Scroll, Base’s Onchain Summer, and Solana’s resurgence — users and builders alike have been overwhelmed with more ways to transact and build. For new Layer 1s and Layer 2s, there is increasing competition to acquire users. This means teams need to evolve their strategies for reaching (and retaining) new audiences. At the same time, users are increasingly paying to use an arr...

As the leading platform for crypto user acquisition, Layer3 sets itself apart from competitors with key features such as:Multi-wallet support, funneling, and trackingMulti-chain support spanning both EVM and non-EVM chainsBy determining which wallet explorers use for each Layer3 Quest, we are uniquely positioned to elevate user acquisition (and retention) for leading providers. As a core example, explore the Phantom Community Page spanning Quests on Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana:DeFi on Solan...

Explore frightful crypto protocols, stack double XP, and unlock legendary chests with our exclusive Halloween Collection.👻 Ghostly Money Markets on AaveExplore Aave’s leading decentralized money market. Lend or borrow a broad array of tokens across multiple chains. (Borrower beware, however). Scan Aave's frightful dashboard to track borrowing or lending rates for an array of tokens across many different networks. On the Optimism Market, for example, you can supply USDC for an expected 3...