AltLayer provides decentralized rollups optimized for scalable AI and DeFi applications, while Request Network focuses on decentralized invoicing and stablecoin payments at scale. They differ in use case: AltLayer targets developers building high-throughput blockchain apps, whereas Request Network serves businesses needing on-chain payment and invoicing infrastructure. AltLayer suits AI and DeFi developers; Request Network suits enterprises and freelancers seeking decentralized payment solutions.
| Token Price | — | — |
| 24h Change | — | — |
| Market Cap | — | — |
| TVL | — | — |
| MCap Rank | #497 | #537 |
| Total Raised | $21.6M | — |
| Founded | 2022 | — |
| Stage | — | — |
| X / Twitter | 640K | 56K |
| GitHub Stars | — | 112 |
| Chains | basebnb-chainethereum | ethereumpolygon |
| Tags | Infra, Restaking, LSD | On-Chain Financing Solutions, Infra, Polygon Ecosystem |
AltLayer is a decentralized protocol that enables the launch of native and restaked rollups using both optimistic and zero-knowledge stacks. It provides rollups-as-a-service infrastructure, supporting scalable and interoperable Layer 2 solutions for Ethereum and other ecosystems.
Request Network is a decentralized payment protocol on Ethereum that enables anyone to request and receive payments, create invoices, and automate reconciliation without intermediaries. Its recent upgrade into a stablecoin payment platform supports mass payouts, cross-chain transactions, and built-in wallet screening for industries like iGaming.

