The discussion is currently focusing on layer 2 projects, which is faster, cheaper and more scalable for users. On September 17, 2025, Phoenix Group and Lunarcrush published data on the most socially active Layer 2 projects in terms of online activity.
Top #layer2 Projects$ linea $ linea $ strk $ mnt $ $ imx $ zora $ celo $ arb $ $ zk pic.twitter.com/07oiu6fcjr
– Phoenix – Crypto News & Analytics (@PNXGRP) September 17, 2025
The report identifies how communities are generating visibility and momentum for these scaling solutions in their digital ecosystem.
Linea dominates social engagement
Phoenix Group released updated information on the most socially active Layer 2 projects on September 17, 2025.
Lunarcrush’s data shows Linea has left all competitors surprised 3.1 million interactions with 9.7K engagement posts in just 24 hours. This implementation demonstrates an increase in Linea’s visibility in crypto communities where social beings can easily increase exposure, user count, and ultimate growth of the ecosystem.
In particular, Linea’s dominance can be visibly observed when compared to other important Layer 2 projects. Therefore, they are the leaders who start online discussions and capture investors.
Starknet and Mantle compete for the second spot
Linea has earned a large margin, but Starknet (STRK) and Mantle (MNT) have experienced significant momentum. Starknet received 253.2k engagement with 2.9k posts, while the mantle achieved slight engagement quality with 511.6k engagement with 2.5k posts.
The two projects are working on scaling solutions to provide a cheaper Ethereum compatible experience. The fact that they are growing more socially more vigorously means that more users and developers are talking about their ecosystems, making them one of the most important threats to Linea’s domination.
The immutability and stack steadily draw attention
Immutable (IMX) had a 415.9k interaction in a 2.0K post. This shows good momentum due to the focus of gaming and NFT infrastructure. Active engagement demonstrates the appeal of the community to real-life applications that spark discussions on digital properties and blockchain entertainment.
In the meantime, Stacks (STX) had a 217.1K interaction based on a 1.8K post. Expanding Bitcoin’s capabilities is attractive, and existing activity levels indicate future interest in Bitcoin layer solutions as other ecosystems are more developed.
The momentum of Zora, Cello and their community
Zora (Zora) created 242.2K engagement in 1.7K posts, demonstrating the strength of arts, culture and creator-centered blockchain activities. That niche interest reduced the special niche in discussions on the Layer 2 project.
In contrast, CELO (CELO) had 1.4 million interactions in 1.7k posts, which is better than some more fascinating names. Celo’s mobile-first design and emphasis on real-world applications has been a very intense hit, and it’s a star compared to other accounts engaged in fewer posts.
Arbitrum and optimism remain relevant
Two of the most popular Ethereum Layer 2 projects showed rather low numbers by Aurage Arbitrum (ARB) and Optimism (OP). Arbitrum had a 174.5K interaction at 1.5k posts, and optimism had a 211k interaction at 1.3K posts.
Both projects ranked low in this report, but are a huge force in the industry. Their robust developer network and permeability in distributed finance (DEFI) ensure an extended presence despite appearing muted in contrast to younger participants.
ZK Network closes the Layer 2 Project list
At the tail, the ZK project (ZK) recorded 125.1K interactions at 1.3K posts. Although their usage is not very high, community interest identifies the potential of zero-knowledge scaling solutions in the long term. Their use on social platforms could grow significantly as additional projects are deployed in ZK rollups and provide more secure transactions.
Conclusion
The rankings for the latest Layer 2 projects show that social activities can form early market sentiment indicators. Though not the only measure of success, interaction metrics are important in shaping visibility, partnerships, and investment flows.
With the development of Layer 2 projects gaining momentum, such projects will likely have an online frontier that will likely have an even more influential one in the next stage of blockchain expansion.
