# Layer 2 Benefits with Immutable X

1. Scalability
   1. Immutable X’s Layer 2 solution allows for thousands of transactions per second, ensuring fast and efficient operations even during peak demand.
2. Instant Confirmations
   1. Transactions are processed immediately, avoiding the delays often associated with Layer 1 Ethereum transactions.
3. Eco-Friendly Transactions
   1. Immutable X achieves carbon-neutral transactions, significantly reducing the environmental impact compared to traditional blockchain operations.
4. Secure and Trustless
   1. Immutable X inherits Ethereum’s Layer 1 security, ensuring all transactions and assets are as secure as Ethereum’s mainnet.
5. Interoperability
   1. Assets can be traded across other Immutable X-compatible platforms and marketplaces, increasing their utility and liquidity.
