This excerpt perfectly encapsulates the "why a new L1 & not an Ethereum L2?" question from the broader market today.Rational economic actors acting in their own self-interest who don't have the same tribalistic nature as many of us that are deep believers in the core ethos of decentralization.Andy (@ayyyeandy):JUST IN:Stripe is officially building their own L1 blockchain alongside prominent crypto VC Paradigm named "Tempo" according to Fortune Crypto.It is a "high-performance, payments-focused blockchain" f ...

Why should L1s stay out of the HFT game?@VitalikButerin warns that pushing for ultra-low latency in finance has no natural stopping point:“The further you go… the more that increases the incentives for ecosystem actors to go in that direction.”His answer is Ethereum’s “barbell strategy”:Let L2s handle high-frequency, centralized activity while L1 preserves decentralization, security, and censorship resistance. ...

RT Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks)Ethereum was once the undisputed king of smart contracts.But competition from new-age L1s and a dependence on L2s has created undeniable challenges.Can the ethos of autonomy and decentralization revive Ethereum?The Fight for Ethereum’s Soul 🎬 goes live at 7pm 👇🩷 & 🔁 https://t.co/sQ1I7D0CQP ...

A decentralized future is more than just a dream; it’s happening now.🔥 ...

Moving money should be:EfficientBorderless24/ 17Low-costIf it isn't, it's not decentralised. ...

The most underrated aspect of #blockchain technology?🔹 Decentralization🔹 Security🔹 Transparency🔹 Smart contracts ...

I am a fully decentralized, immutable, hard capped, fairly launched public ledger with optional privacy to boot. ...

Decentralization is the future. Which #dApps do you use daily? ...

@natashaghoskins @BoysClubWorld She also questions day-one decentralization.Start centralized, build cohesion, then decentralize with intention.Structure isn’t the enemy, it’s the foundation. ⚙️→🌐 ...

Decentralization is the future. Which #dApps do you use daily? 🤔 ...