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Vitalik Buterin’s Shift on Ethereum Layer 2 Networks: Emphasizing Decentralization

Explore Vitalik Buterin’s recent insights on Ethereum Layer 2 networks, highlighting the crucial shift towards decentralization. Discover how this evolution impacts scalability, security, and the future of blockchain technology.

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The Evolution of Ethereum Layer 2 Networks: Vitalik Buterin’s New Stance

In the realm of blockchain technology, there’s a significant difference between the bully pulpit and the silent treatment. Recently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took to X to announce a transformative shift in how he will address layer 2 (L2) networks in his public communications. From now on, he will exclude mentions of projects that do not meet a certain standard of decentralization. To gain his attention, these projects must achieve what he refers to as “Stage 1,” a benchmark he articulated in a blog post several years ago.

“Starting next year, I plan to only publicly mention (in blogs, talks, etc.) L2s that are stage 1+,” Buterin stated. “It doesn’t matter if I invested, or if you’re my friend; stage 1 or bust.” This declaration marks a clear intent to elevate the conversation around decentralization within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Back in 2022, Buterin introduced a framework categorizing rollups into various stages based on their degree of decentralization. This hierarchy is designed to illustrate how many rollups rely on “training wheels” during their initial phases, often launching their protocols to users before attaining full decentralization.

“While a project’s technology is still maturing, it often launches prematurely to stimulate ecosystem growth,” Buterin explained in his 2022 blog post. “However, instead of fully depending on its fraud proofs or zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs, these projects might employ a multisig mechanism that ensures a particular outcome can be enforced in case of any code malfunctions.” In blockchain terminology, multisig refers to a security protocol that requires multiple signatures to authorize changes, thus ensuring that a small group can step in under emergency conditions, circumventing the usual consensus processes that validate network transactions.

Transitioning Beyond ‘Training Wheels’

Buterin has categorized L2 projects into three distinct stages, ranging from 0 to 2:

Stage 0: This stage indicates that a layer 2 network is fully reliant on training wheels.
Stage 1: At this level, the project has limited training wheels and employs fraud proofs to ensure decentralized transaction validation without relying on a single centralized authority.
Stage 2: Projects in this category are fully decentralized, having successfully removed all training wheels.

To keep track of the progression of these various L2 protocols, L2Beat serves as a comprehensive dashboard that monitors how different projects rank in terms of these stages. Presently, none of the prominent rollups has achieved the coveted Stage 2 status.

At Stage 1, only a select few projects, including Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet, and zkSync Lite, have managed to reach this benchmark. “The era of rollups being glorified multisigs is coming to an end,” Buterin emphasized on X. “The era of cryptographic trust is upon us.”

For further insights, read: Vitalik Buterin Reflects On Strengths, Weaknesses of Ethereum, ‘Hardening’ the Blockchain

Related Topics:blockchain Business decentralization Ethereum L2Beat layer-2 networks rollups Stage 1 Tech Vitalik Buterin

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New Leaks and Features About the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

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iOS 18 Officially Released: Here Are the Innovations!

Apple officially launched iOS 18 yesterday, as promised. After a long beta testing phase, this update brings many exciting new features for iPhone users.

iOS 18 Officially Released: Innovations and Features

New Features in iOS 18

Advanced Customization Options on the Home Screen: With iOS 18, users can now arrange app icons freely without sticking to the traditional grid layout. Additionally, there’s an option to change the colors of the icons and adjust their darkness levels. In short, you are no longer bound to a boring layout. It raises questions why Apple waited until 2024 to offer this feature.
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RCS Messaging Support: With iOS 18, Apple introduces Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging support. Users can add various effects to their texts and react with new emojis for more colorful responses.
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App Lock Feature: Users can now lock specific applications. For example, they can activate Face ID protection from the menu that appears when long-pressing an app icon. Thus, anyone wanting to open the app will have to pass the Face ID protection first.
Apple Intelligence: One of the important features of iOS 18 is Apple’s artificial intelligence kit, Apple Intelligence. However, to fully benefit from this feature, you’ll need to wait for the iOS 18.1 update. More information about Apple Intelligence can be found here.

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