Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,653 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Ethereum Layer 2 Rollup Tokens
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zkSync has emerged as the leading Layer 2 token mentioned by AI assistants, ascending to the top rank by March 2026. This rise reflects a broader trend of AI giving increased prominence to ZK-Rollups, even as Optimistic Rollups like and maintain strong, established positions.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A top Optimistic Rollup, noted for its 'OP Stack' for building custom L2s. | 48% | |
| 2 | Consistently a leading Optimistic Rollup with the largest ecosystem and DeFi activity. | 47% | |
| 3 | Now the top-cited L2, frequently recommended for ZK-Rollup exposure. | 47% | |
| 4 | A major ecosystem increasingly framed for its commitment to ZK-Rollup technology. | 45% | |
| 5 | A prominent ZK-Rollup frequently cited for its STARK proof technology. | 41% | |
| 6 | Often recommended as the safest 'beta bet' on the entire rollup ecosystem. | 31% | |
| 7 | The go-to ZK-Rollup recommendation for gaming and NFT applications. | 21% | |
| 8 | 14% | ||
| 9 | Gaining prominence as a key part of the | 14% | |
| 10 | 13% | ||
| 11 | 11% | ||
| 12 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 4% | ||
| 14 | 4% | ||
| 15 | 4% | ||
| 16 | 3% | ||
| 17 | 3% | ||
| 18 | 3% | ||
| 19 | 3% | ||
| 20 | 3% | ||
| 21 | 3% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | A major ecosystem increasingly framed for its commitment to ZK-Rollup technology. | 3% | |
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
alchemy.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 38% of analyzed answers.
Rose from rank #4 in Nov 2025 to #1 in Mar 2026.
“A general L2 scaling solution” → “An ecosystem explicitly focused on ZK-rollup technology”
Slipped from rank #8 to #12, often relegated to secondary mentions.
Climbed from #10 to #8 as a key part of the 'Superchain' narrative.
zkSync has emerged as the leading Ethereum Layer 2 token mentioned by AI assistants, ascending to the top rank by March 2026. This rise reflects a broader trend of AI giving increased prominence to ZK-Rollups, even as Optimistic Rollups like Optimism and Arbitrum maintain strong, established positions.
Across 1,653 AI responses, Optimism is mentioned most, named in 48% of them, followed by Arbitrum (47%) and zkSync (47%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,653 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Conversely, what's the best token to hold if I believe ZK-Rollups are the ultimate scaling solution?
AI consistently recommends a core group of ZK-Rollups, with zkSync,
StarkNet, and
Polygon as the top choices. Over time, the list of relevant projects has expanded to more consistently include specialized options like and emerging layer 2s like and .
AI answers have remained stable, consistently citing zkSync, , and as top general-purpose ZK-rollup tokens. is regularly mentioned for its specific focus on gaming and NFTs, while gained more visibility in later responses.
I'm bullish on zero-knowledge technology. What's the best token for a ZK-Rollup project?
AI answers have remained stable, consistently citing zkSync,
StarkNet, and
Polygon as top general-purpose ZK-rollup tokens.
Immutable is regularly mentioned for its specific focus on gaming and NFTs, while
Manta Network gained more visibility in later responses.
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