This comprehensive guide evaluates whether Altlayer (ALT) represents a viable investment opportunity in 2024-2026. ALT, a decentralized protocol introducing Restaked Rollups technology, operates across multiple blockchain stacks including OP Stack, Arbitrum Orbit, Polygon CDK, and ZK Stack, addressing critical Layer 2 scaling needs. The article analyzes ALT's volatile price history—from $0.018 launch in January 2024 to peak of $0.6948 in March 2024, currently trading at $0.0127 with market cap of approximately $66 million. Key investment considerations include tokenomics (52% circulating supply), institutional adoption across 73,632 holders on 30 exchanges, and technological innovation in rollup security. Price forecasts range from $0.0117-$0.0151 (2026) to $0.0199-$0.0317 (2031) under optimistic scenarios. The analysis provides structured investment strategies for different investor types, comprehensive risk assessment, and detailed FAQ addressing market opportunities and challenges in the Layer 2 infrastruc