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What's the Best Way for Ethereum to Grow? Justin Drake and Martin Köppelmann Debate - Ep. 740

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Nov 26, 2024
Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, and Martin Köppelmann, co-founder of Gnosis, dive into the evolution and challenges facing Ethereum. They debate the merits of native versus based rollups and discuss Ethereum's potential shift to maintenance mode. Justin shares his optimism for scaling pre-confirmations, while Martin critiques Ethereum's focus on developers. The conversation also tackles fragmentation issues and the implications for Ethereum's status in a landscape increasingly dominated by rivals like Solana.
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Ethereum's Two-Track Approach

  • Ethereum's Layer 1 prioritizes security and competes with Bitcoin for moneyness.
  • Layer 2s focus on growth and compete with Solana for user acquisition and activity.
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Ethereum's Fragmentation Problem

  • Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions are becoming isolated, hindering composability and network effects.
  • This fragmentation creates varying prices and interest rates for the same token across different rollups.
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Base Rollups vs. Native Rollups

  • Base rollups inherit Ethereum's security but have slower transaction speeds.
  • Native rollups offer faster speeds and easier EVM compatibility but require more complex technology.
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