Layer-2 networks offer dramatically lower gas costs while inheriting Ethereum’s security. For LPs, this means more frequent rebalancing, smaller position viability, and access to incentive programs unavailable on mainnet.
Key Takeaways
- L2s enable gas-efficient active LP management
- Arbitrum has deepest DeFi ecosystem among L2s
- Optimism offers OP incentives for LPs
- Base growing rapidly with Coinbase integration
- Bridge carefully—fees and time vary by method