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Buy layer-2 coins with Zypto.

Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism and the scaling networks built on top of Ethereum. Buy with card, bank transfer or Apple and Google Pay, into a self-custodial wallet.

Get Zypto App, free Layer-2 coins wallet

Faster, lower-cost Ethereum

A layer-2 is a network built on top of a base chain, usually Ethereum, to settle transactions faster and at lower cost while inheriting the security of the chain beneath it. Polygon, Arbitrum and Optimism are the most used. Zypto buys their tokens directly into a wallet that holds them alongside the layer-1 they settle to.

In about 60 seconds

How to buy layer-2 coins

1

Download Zypto App

Free on iOS, Android and web. No exchange account needed.

2

Create your wallet

Multi-chain by default. Your keys stay on your device.

3

Tap Buy

Open the Buy flow from the home screen.

4

Choose your asset and chain

Pick from the layer-2 coins below, across 20+ chains.

5

Pick amount & payment

From $10 in most regions. Card, bank transfer, Apple or Google Pay.

6

Receive your crypto

Lands in your self-custody wallet in seconds.

Layer-2 coins

Which layer-2 coins can I buy?

8 assets covered. Tap one for how to buy it, live price and supported chains.

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Layer-2 coins, FAQs

What is a layer-2 coin?

The token of a network built on top of a base chain like Ethereum to make transactions faster and cheaper, such as Polygon, Arbitrum or Optimism.

Which layer-2 tokens can I hold?

Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism and more, alongside the Ethereum they settle to.

Is the wallet self-custodial?

Yes. Keys stay on your device and you keep control of your tokens.

Can I move between a layer-2 and Ethereum?

Yes. Cross-chain swaps let you move across layers in-app.

What does it cost?

The app is free. Network gas fees apply on transfers, usually lower on layer-2 than on the base chain.