I have observed L2 for many years and have seen for the first time an ecology that attracts developers not through airdrops, but through 'governance structure + product stability'.
Linea's ecology has become very stable because it gives developers a very clear expectation:
Governance will not be hijacked by whales
The ecological direction will not be chaotic
The cost of protocol migration is low
zk proof enhances security
Developers can truly influence the direction
This 'governance friendliness' is the most attractive thing for developers.
Imagine, as a developer, which one would you choose:
A. A cheap but chaotic governance L2
B. A slightly more expensive but clean governance and transparent ecological L2
The vast majority of long-term projects will choose B.
Linea is exactly that B.
What do you think developers value most about L2? Costs? Ecosystem? Governance? Resources?
