In his post, Vitalik Buterin lays out a rollup-centric roadmap that divides responsibilities clearly: Ethereum's Layer 1 (L1) will remain as a strong and decentralized base, while Layer 2 (L2) solutions will focus on scaling the network.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his vision for a rollup-centric roadmap, outlining a clear division of responsibilities between Ethereum's Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) solutions. Buterin's roadmap aims to optimize Ethereum's architecture for maximum scalability, security, and decentralization.
In his recent post, Buterin delves into the topic of Ethereum's Layer 1 versus Layer 2 scaling, presenting a rollup-centric roadmap that assigns specific roles to each layer. According to Buterin, L1 should be maintained as a strong and decentralized base for the network, while L2 solutions should focus on scaling the network. He likens this system to what we observe in everyday life, where courts (L1) are not designed for speed but rather to protect contracts and property rights, while entrepreneurs (L2) drive innovation upon that foundation.
Buterin also addresses the limitations of increasing Ethereum's gas limit as a quick solution, arguing that it would lead to centralization by demanding costly hardware, making it difficult for smaller participants to remain involved and reducing the number of validators. Instead, he advocates for a more refined approach, entailing cost-effective gas fees and the introduction of the Ethereum Object Format (EOF) to enhance efficiency.
Furthermore, Buterin highlights the current friction between Layer 2 solutions, which are essential for scaling Ethereum but often feel isolated from each other. He emphasizes the need for Ethereum to work as one cohesive ecosystem, not as fragmented networks. To achieve this, he proposes implementing standardized chain identifiers and improving interoperability across Layer 2s to make it easier for users to interact across multiple chains.
Buterin shares a personal experience of losing $100 on Polymarket, not because of a wrong bet but because he chose the wrong chain. He uses this anecdote to illustrate the importance of making Layer 2s feel integrated into Ethereum, where using them should be as seamless as navigating a single, unified ecosystem.
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