TechFlow news: In a recent article, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik discussed the diversification trend among Ethereum Layer 2 projects and its underlying reasons. Key points include:
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Some independent Layer 1 blockchain projects are considering integration into the Ethereum ecosystem and may potentially become Layer 2 projects. These projects might opt for a gradual transition, as an immediate full migration could reduce usability, especially since technology is not yet ready to move everything onto Layer 2 solutions like Rollups. However, transitioning too late could result in losing momentum and relevance.
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Some centralized projects are exploring blockchain-based approaches to provide greater security for their users. These projects may only require partial decentralization rather than full decentralization. Moreover, due to their typically high throughput requirements, they may not be suitable for Rollup-like solutions in the short term.
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Non-financial applications such as gaming and social media also aim to achieve decentralization but may only need a moderate level of security. For instance, social media apps could handle different functions separately—rare but high-value activities like username registration and account recovery could use high-security solutions like Rollups, while frequent but low-value activities could operate with lower security levels.
The article also notes that users and applications already on Ethereum may be willing to pay small Rollup fees, whereas users from non-blockchain backgrounds may be less inclined to bear these costs.
