Layer 2 Blockchains: Scaling the Next Frontier of DecentralizationBlockchain technology has proven to be revolutionary in offering decentralized, transparent, and secure systems for a variety of applications, from finance to supply chain management. However, the scalability issues inherent in first-generation blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum have become significant barriers to their broader adoption. Layer 2 solutions have emerged as a pivotal advancement, promising to overcome these lim...