Kaito and Avantis have defied the broader cryptocurrency market downturn, with Kaito surging 26% and Avantis climbing 25% due to increased activity on Base DEX. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper, a new Layer-2 network, has successfully raised $29 million in its initial coin offering (ICO). The network promises 39% returns on staking and aims to deliver fast, low-cost transactions, positioning itself as a potential leader by 2026. This development underscores the growing interest in Layer-2 solutions within the crypto community.