People keep calling Arch an L2. Wrong. It's a native Execution Layer.
This isn't word games—it's about how state, assets, and security actually work with Bitcoin under the hood.
The difference between Arch Network and typical Bitcoin L2s? It comes down to architecture, not marketing labels.
Most L2 solutions bolt onto Bitcoin. Arch integrates differently. State handling, asset bridging, security inheritance—all structured in a way that breaks the L2 mold.
Why does this matter? Because execution models determine scalability limits, trust assumptions, and what you can actually build on top of Bitcoin.
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MidnightMEVeater
· 12-13 15:01
Good morning, it's that moment again: "We're not L2, we're native." Alright, then let's wait to be educated by arbitrage robots.
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AirdropATM
· 12-13 02:13
Uh, native execution layer sounds very advanced, but it only counts if it can actually run.
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GateUser-0717ab66
· 12-12 00:47
Here comes this set of arguments again... To put it simply, isn't it just trying to prove that it's different? Native Execution Layer sounds indeed more advanced, but what's important is whether it can actually run successfully.
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Ramen_Until_Rich
· 12-11 16:00
Bro, you're really good at the jargon game, but honestly I still don't understand why you have to change the name...
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blockBoy
· 12-11 15:55
Another argument of "It's not L2, it's the execution layer"... Honestly, isn't it just for marketing?
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CryptoMom
· 12-11 15:48
Haha, here comes a new concept... execution layer vs L2. Honestly, it's just them fanning the flames of each other.
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RunWithRugs
· 12-11 15:45
You're starting to play word games again. What is L2 native execution layer? Honestly, it's just another attempt to siphon from Bitcoin.
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LiquidityLarry
· 12-11 15:45
ngl this slang game is pretty good, but the real key is whether it can actually run.
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CounterIndicator
· 12-11 15:43
Here it comes again, this term is getting more and more elaborate... "execution layer" sounds like they're creating a concept for themselves. Can it really be that much faster than L2?
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SpeakWithHatOn
· 12-11 15:43
Another "not L2" story, tired of hearing it... The real question is, can Arch run?
People keep calling Arch an L2. Wrong. It's a native Execution Layer.
This isn't word games—it's about how state, assets, and security actually work with Bitcoin under the hood.
The difference between Arch Network and typical Bitcoin L2s? It comes down to architecture, not marketing labels.
Most L2 solutions bolt onto Bitcoin. Arch integrates differently. State handling, asset bridging, security inheritance—all structured in a way that breaks the L2 mold.
Why does this matter? Because execution models determine scalability limits, trust assumptions, and what you can actually build on top of Bitcoin.