Layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism rely on Rollups technology, where:
Transactions are executed off the Ethereum network
Then sent in a bundled (Batch) manner to the main network
👉 The result:
Reducing pressure on the network
Reducing gas consumption (Gas)
📊 Recent figures (2025–2026)
Previous Ethereum fees: could reach $15–$50 per transaction
Layer 2 fees:
Arbitrum: between $0.10 – $0.80
Optimism: between $0.15 – $1.20
👉 This means: ✅ A reduction of up to 85% – 98% in costs
Some networks have fees as low as $0.03
In many cases: “cents only” per transaction
📌 Summary: Layer 2 has not only reduced fees — but made DeFi practical for the average user.
⚔️ Analysis: Comparing $ARB vs $OP
🔵 First: Arbitrum (ARB)
Very low fees (could reach ~$0.005)
High liquidity (Strong DeFi TVL)
Processing thousands of transactions/second
👉 Strengths:
High performance (Throughput)
Suitable for fast trading (Scalping / Perps)
👉 Rating: Better in terms of speed and cost
🔴 Second: Optimism (OP)
Relies on the concept of Superchain
Supports massive projects like Base
Strong focus on the ecosystem (Ecosystem)
👉 Strengths:
Significant expansion in DeFi
Supporting new projects and protocols
👉 Rating: Stronger in terms of expansion and future growth$OP $ARB
Transactions are executed off the Ethereum network
Then sent in a bundled (Batch) manner to the main network
👉 The result:
Reducing pressure on the network
Reducing gas consumption (Gas)
📊 Recent figures (2025–2026)
Previous Ethereum fees: could reach $15–$50 per transaction
Layer 2 fees:
Arbitrum: between $0.10 – $0.80
Optimism: between $0.15 – $1.20
👉 This means: ✅ A reduction of up to 85% – 98% in costs
Some networks have fees as low as $0.03
In many cases: “cents only” per transaction
📌 Summary: Layer 2 has not only reduced fees — but made DeFi practical for the average user.
⚔️ Analysis: Comparing $ARB vs $OP
🔵 First: Arbitrum (ARB)
Very low fees (could reach ~$0.005)
High liquidity (Strong DeFi TVL)
Processing thousands of transactions/second
👉 Strengths:
High performance (Throughput)
Suitable for fast trading (Scalping / Perps)
👉 Rating: Better in terms of speed and cost
🔴 Second: Optimism (OP)
Relies on the concept of Superchain
Supports massive projects like Base
Strong focus on the ecosystem (Ecosystem)
👉 Strengths:
Significant expansion in DeFi
Supporting new projects and protocols
👉 Rating: Stronger in terms of expansion and future growth$OP $ARB