By Menno van Ravels - 13 years in crypto, 3 bear markets survived, zero paid promotions
Last reviewed: April 2026
Layer 2 Risk Scores
The Layer 2 category includes 14 cryptocurrencies with an average risk score of 36/100. The lowest-risk coin is currently Celer Network.
All Layer 2 Coins by Risk
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mantle MNT | 34 |
| 2 | Arbitrum ARB | 53 |
| 3 | Stacks STX | 34 |
| 4 | Starknet STRK | 35 |
| 5 | Optimism OP | 31 |
| 6 | Immutable IMX | 28 |
| 7 | ZKsync ZK | 39 |
| 8 | Linea LINEA | 42 |
| 9 | Cartesi CTSI | 34 |
| 10 | SKALE SKL | 34 |
| 11 | Manta Network MANTA | 47 |
| 12 | Metis METIS | 29 |
| 13 | Celer Network CELR | 27 |
| 14 | Taiko TAIKO | 34 |
What Makes Layer 2 Risky?
Layer 2 tokens carry elevated risk because their value depends on the adoption of the parent chain and the competitive dynamics of the L2 space. Token unlock schedules from VC-backed L2s can create significant sell pressure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How risky are Layer 2 cryptocurrencies?
Layer 2 tokens carry elevated risk because their value depends on the adoption of the parent chain and the competitive dynamics of the L2 space. Token unlock schedules from VC-backed L2s can create significant sell pressure.
Which Layer 2 coin is the safest right now?
Celer Network (CELR) currently has the lowest risk score in the Layer 2 category at 27/100.
How are Layer 2 risk scores calculated?
Each coin is scored using the applicable core indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, 4Y High Distance, coin dominance and market-wide context. Funding Rate and Token Unlocks are separate modifiers. The composite score is a weighted average that updates on a four-hour schedule for tracked coins.
How does Layer 2 compare to other crypto categories?
Currently, Layer 2 has an average risk score of 36/100. For comparison: Other averages 36, DeFi averages 38, Layer 1 averages 34.