Experts are discussing opportunities for Layer-1 networks in integrating with Ethereum, proposing new development pathways.
Transition from Layer-1 to Layer-2
On Monday, Jason Chaskin, who leads app relations and research at the Ethereum Foundation, sparked a conversation suggesting that most layer-1s will become Ethereum layer-2s. He pointed to Celo’s recent transition as a blueprint. This transition allowed the network to cut inflation, streamline its code, speed up block times, and integrate itself into Ethereum, which has 'the largest dev community in crypto.'
Minimalism as the Key to L2 Success
On Wednesday, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin joined the conversation, suggesting a path for those interested in building layer-2 networks. Buterin stated that the best way to build an L2 is to rely on Ethereum’s strengths, such as security and data availability. He emphasized that L2s can do as little as possible, focusing on their sequencer, which orders transactions, and their prover that verifies the execution.
Integration Plan for zkEVM in Ethereum
Buterin’s comments come after the Ethereum Foundation announced a plan to integrate a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) into the network within one year. In the development, validators will only need to check ZK-proofs instead of re-running transaction blocks.
Chaskin and Buterin’s remarks highlight a strategic shift for blockchain networks. As Ethereum strengthens, the proposal suggests that rather than competing, Layer-1 networks could benefit by building on Ethereum.
