Ethereum fees are plummeting so fast that Vitalik Buterin says most Layer 2 chains now lack purpose
With Stage 2 still basically empty, Ethereum’s new L2 bar is clearer, but the “same chain everywhere” story is over.
Updates on Layer-2 scaling solutions, rollups, and innovations driving blockchain efficiency.
With Stage 2 still basically empty, Ethereum’s new L2 bar is clearer, but the “same chain everywhere” story is over.

A recent estimate puts full block proving near seven seconds on heavy hardware, sparking new fears about prover centralization.

As Ethereum reduces transaction costs, Base must innovate beyond serving as a cheaper Layer-2 solution.