Vitalik Sends a Clear Message to Layer-2s 🚨
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated that the original purpose of Layer-2 (L2) solutions is no longer sufficient. According to Vitalik, the current L2 approach must either scale much more aggressively or offer something fundamentally innovative.
What does he mean?
L2s were designed to increase Ethereum’s transaction speed and reduce fees. However, today:
👉 The number of L2s has grown rapidly
👉 Many offer very similar structures
👉 User and liquidity fragmentation has emerged
Vitalik emphasized that being “just a bit cheaper and faster” is no longer enough.
These remarks suggest that within the L2 ecosystem:
👉 Competition will intensify
👉 Weak and undifferentiated projects will be pushed out
👉 L2s that deliver real innovation will stand out
This marks a critical turning point for the future of Ethereum’s scaling landscape.