Layer 2 protocols run a separate blockchain on top of the mainnet, providing a secondary framework where transactions can take place. Once the transactions are processed, the data is sent back to the layer 1 blockchain, where it is stored in the blockchain ledger. That way layer 2s help alleviate network congestion on the mainnet.
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