A very meaningful perspective, this seems to be a positive interpretation of Ethereum layer 2 that hasn't been seen for a long time: the true value of layer 2s is as an "experimental innovation sandbox". For example, @arbitrum can explore DAO governance, @Optimism can implement the RetroPGF funding mechanism, @base can attempt CEX integration, and @zksync can advance account abstraction, among other innovations. If these were implemented directly on the mainnet, the risks would be too high, but on layer 2, even if they fail, it won't jeopardize the entire ecosystem. Interestingly, it seems that different layer 2s can serve completely different user groups, such as enterprise chains focused on compliance, privacy chains that advocate for censorship resistance, and gaming chains that can achieve high-frequency trading, etc. Looking back, there are indeed quite a few layer 2 + layer 3 solutions built on various stacks, although none of them have become the expected saviors to attract...
Masterclass debunking explainer:
"If ETH fees are cheap, why L2s?"
Truth: L2s aren't just about lowering fees.
They extend scalability without sacrificing decentralization. Fees are only the visible part of the equation.
L2s are Ethereum’s growth engine, not its coupon code.
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