The CEO of Polygon, Marc Boiron, ignited a debate recently by declaring that Layer-3 networks are unnecessary for scaling Ethereum and only exist to drain value from the mainnet. Boiron argued that the mission of Polygon is to scale Ethereum through layer-2 networks, leveraging parallelization of the EVM and emphasizing privacy. In contrast, other industry players, such as Peter Haymond from Offchain Labs and Patrick McCorry from Arbitrum Foundation, believe that Layer-3 protocols offer various benefits without detracting value from Ethereum. This ongoing discussion centers on whether Layer-3 networks provide unique functionalities or merely duplicate the existing solutions provided by Layer-2 networks. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has also contributed to this discourse, emphasizing the need for Layer-3 networks to offer distinct functions from their predecessors to justify their existence. This debate underscores the evolving landscape of Ethereum scalability solutions and the diverse perspectives within the crypto community regarding the role of Layer-3 networks.
Debating the Role of Layer-3 Networks in Ethereum Scaling

by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago

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