Vitalik Buterin stated that Base is a model Ethereum L2, enhancing user experience with some centralized features while remaining secured by Ethereum’s decentralized base layer. He emphasized that Base is non-custodial under L2beat’s Stage 1 definition, meaning it cannot seize or block withdrawals. Buterin highlighted that Ethereum L1 smart contract logic guarantees user fund safety even if an L2 shuts down and prevents operator censorship, countering misconceptions that L2beat is merely a “nerd compliance ...

RT Andy (@ayyyeandy)🤯🤯🤯According to Matt Huang, Tempo chose to build a L1 instead of an Ethereum L2 because they think a "decentralized validator set is a necessary requirement for partners" to ensure credible neutrality.No mention of other economic reasons, or talk of a new token.He also wrote that they don't want to be dependent on the speed of Ethereum L1 progress.A reminder to everyone out there that crypto is entering its practical era.In light of regulatory clarity and institutional appeal, were movin ...

🤯🤯🤯According to Matt Huang, Tempo chose to build a L1 instead of an Ethereum L2 because they think a "decentralized validator set is a necessary requirement for partners" to ensure credible neutrality.No mention of other economic reasons, or talk of a new token.He also wrote that they don't want to be dependent on the speed of Ethereum L1 progress.A reminder to everyone out there that crypto is entering its practical era.In light of regulatory clarity and institutional appeal, were moving deeper into revenu ...

NEWS: Linea, the Consensys-backed Ethereum L2, has launched its airdrop checker.750,000 wallets are eligible for the upcoming LINEA token launch on September 10. To qualify, users need at least 2,000 LXP or 15,000 LXP-L. https://t.co/n4aqDSRsOZ ...

Nearly $50B in Ethereum L2 volume last monthMarking a new all-time high on the Uniswap Protocol https://t.co/et8Acf2TFu ...

RT Brother XERANTIA 🧦 (@xerantia)Switching to Starknet from another Ethereum L2 feels like moving to a MacBook after years on Windows.Once you taste excellence, you can’t go back to mediocrity.Never settle for ‘good enough.’ ...

RT Ignas | DeFi (@DefiIgnas)The progress crypto industry did this cycle is incredible:• Launched spot BTC & ETH ETFs in the US and globally (Hong Kong, Brazil, Australia)• Lobbied a pro-crypto position in the US. Ousted crypto critics.• Passed GENIUS Act, FIT21 and ended SAB-121• Payments players (PayPal, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard) integrated crypto and stablecoins• Robinhood is building an Ethereum L2• Blockchains scale: Ethereum throughput up, L2 fees at cents, Solana more stable & faster• Circle IPO’dLast ...

The progress crypto industry did this cycle is incredible:• Launched spot BTC & ETH ETFs in the US and globally (Hong Kong, Brazil, Australia)• Lobbied a pro-crypto position in the US. Ousted crypto critics.• Passed GENIUS Act, FIT21 and ended SAB-121• Payments players (PayPal, Stripe, Visa, Mastercard) integrated crypto and stablecoins• Robinhood is building an Ethereum L2• Blockchains scale: Ethereum throughput up, L2 fees at cents, Solana more stable & faster• Circle IPO’dLast cycle was NFTs and DeFi sum ...

🚨 BREAKING: #Optimism 🤝 Flashbots!A new alliance to supercharge OP Stack — faster, fairer & more customizable tx sequencing for Ethereum L2 users! ⚡Will this reshape the #Layer2 race? 👀 ...

Overview - Blockchains are emerging as Internet-native economies, making Chain GDP a significant metric [1] Arbitrum Performance - Arbitrum launched in 2021 and has become a leading Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution [1] - Arbitrum leads in total value secured, holding approximately $19 billion [1] - Arbitrum leads in perpetual futures (Perps) volume [1] - Arbitrum leads in fees generated [1]