The content discusses the growth of Ethereum’s layer-2 ecosystems, specifically focusing on optimistic rollups. These second-layer protocols aim to scale the Ethereum network and offer cheaper and faster transactions compared to the mainnet. Optimistic rollups and zero-knowledge rollups are the two categories of L2 networks. Currently, optimistic rollups dominate the L2 space. The article highlights prominent players in the optimistic rollup space, such as Arbitrum and Optimism, which have accumulated a significant amount of total value locked (TVL). However, it is noted that zero-knowledge rollups are more complex and less understood by many. The article also includes insights from experts regarding the trade-off between permissionless and accessible technology in L2 growth. Additionally, the potential of on-chain computation and the importance of decentralization and security are discussed. The content concludes with information about upcoming events and other related news.
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