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UNCHAINED: ETH Is Down Bad, While Layer 2s Are Ripping. Are L2s Parasitic to Ethereum?

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Ethical Scaling: Ethereum's Layer 1 and Layer 2 Debate

This chapter explores the scaling strategies for Ethereum, emphasizing the role of Layer 2 (L2) solutions and their implications for the network's future. The discussion highlights the interdependence between Layer 1 (L1) and L2, critiques the timing of L2 adoption, and examines the influences of emerging technologies on scalability challenges. Through comparisons with other blockchains and a look at the current landscape of layer 2 projects, the speakers underscore the ongoing tension between decentralization and scalability within Ethereum's ecosystem.

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