The Layer 2 blockchain market has seen significant growth recently, with the combined market capitalization increasing by approximately 30% over the past 90 days. Notably, assets bridged from Ethereum to various Layer 2 networks have also surged. For instance, assets bridged to Starknet have nearly doubled in the same timeframe, while bridging to ZircuitL2 rose by 136.9% over the past week. Additionally, nearly $4 billion has been bridged from Ethereum to Base, highlighting the growing interest in Layer 2 solutions. In terms of specific platforms, Starknet reported a total value locked (TVL) increase of 550% year-to-date, reaching $252 million, driven by DeFi protocols such as Ekubo, zkLend, Nostra, and Nimbora. Meanwhile, NEAR Protocol launched Nightshade 2.0, which aims to enhance blockchain scalability and transaction speeds, contributing to a 21.12% increase in stablecoin market cap and a 7.63% rise in DeFi TVL quarter-over-quarter. Polkadot also made strides with the launch of Agile Coretime, which replaces parachain leasing to improve scalability and efficiency.