Rising popularity of centralized L2 solutions undermines Ethereum values

Rising popularity of centralized L2 solutions undermines Ethereum values

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. Centralization of L2 solutions
  2. Influence of centralized lobby
  3. Ethereum losing dominance

    4. Centralized second-layer solutions for Ethereum (ETH) pose a threat to the network's core values, according to Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Europe’s oldest crypto fund Cyber Capital.

    Centralization of L2 solutions

    L2 solutions should not be treated as 'extensions' of Ethereum, as they do not inherit its qualities and can both steal and censor users' funds. This statement was made by cryptocurrency expert Justin Bons in his recent X thread.

    Moreover, none of Ethereum's L2 solutions have incentives to decentralize over time, as this step would compromise the income from running sequencer nodes.Justin Bons

    Influence of centralized lobby

    Bons highlights the growing importance of the L2 lobby. The success of Base, a Coinbase-linked Ethereum L2, demonstrates what can be achieved by this manner of scaling. According to L2Beat, Base accounts for 17.52% of all Ethereum L2s' TVL, replacing OP Mainnet as the second largest solution.

    Ethereum losing dominance

    Finally, Ethereum might be losing its dominance in the smart contracts segment as developers move to more democratic L1s. The prominence of L2s within the network shows that Ethereum has already crossed the Rubicon, becoming a platform for profit-oriented companies that have deprived it of the chance to scale L1 in a more decentralized and inclusive way.

    Thus, the growing popularity of centralized second-layer solutions poses a risk to the values of decentralization inherent in the Ethereum network, potentially altering the distribution of power and influence in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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