{"id":52929,"date":"2026-03-24T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/?p=52929"},"modified":"2026-04-02T16:31:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:31:05","slug":"ethereum-foundation-l1-l2-ecosystem-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/ethereum-foundation-l1-l2-ecosystem-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethereum Foundation Outlines Future for L1 and L2 Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style='background:#f7fafc;padding:15px;'>\n<p><strong>Quick Read<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ethereum Foundation has outlined a new vision for its L1 and L2 networks.<\/li>\n<li>L1 will continue as the global settlement and DeFi hub, while L2s will focus on customized services.<\/li>\n<li>The Foundation encourages L2s to meet higher security standards and improve cross-chain composability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>ZURICH (Azat TV) \u2013<\/strong> The Ethereum Foundation has articulated a forward-looking strategy for its Layer 1 (L1) blockchain and the growing network of Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions, signaling a strategic evolution for the decentralized ecosystem. The Foundation\u2019s published article details how L1 is set to maintain its foundational role as the primary global settlement layer and the central hub for decentralized finance (DeFi), while L2s are shifting their focus from solely enhancing transaction speed to providing more specialized and tailored services.<\/p>\n<h2>L2s Evolve Beyond Pure Scaling<\/h2>\n<p>A key development outlined by the Ethereum Foundation is the redefinition of the core mission for L2 solutions. Previously, the primary driver for L2 adoption was to alleviate congestion and reduce fees on the main Ethereum chain. However, the Foundation\u2019s latest vision posits that L2s should now aim to offer differentiated and customized services, catering to a wider array of use cases and user needs beyond basic scaling. This implies a move towards greater specialization within the L2 landscape, fostering innovation and diverse functionalities.<\/p>\n<h2>Security and Composability Standards for L2s<\/h2>\n<p>To ensure a robust and interconnected ecosystem, the Ethereum Foundation has also set forth recommendations for L2 security and interoperability. It advises L2 networks to achieve at least Stage 1 security standards, a baseline for secure operation. Furthermore, the Foundation encourages L2s to progress towards Stage 2, which involves synchronous composability. This refers to the ability for smart contracts on different L2s to interact and execute seamlessly and instantly, a crucial step for a truly unified multi-chain experience. The concept of &#8220;native rollups&#8221; is also highlighted, suggesting an architectural evolution for L2s that could enhance their efficiency and integration.<\/p>\n<h2>Ethereum Foundation&#8217;s Commitment to L1 Scaling<\/h2>\n<p>The Foundation also reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the scalability of the L1 Ethereum network itself. This includes continued efforts to optimize and expand the capacity for data availability through Blobs, which are currently underutilized, with only about 30% of their capacity being used. By prioritizing solutions that leverage and potentially expand these Blob capabilities, the Foundation aims to bolster L1\u2019s capacity for handling increased transaction volumes and data storage demands. Addressing the fragmentation of the cross-chain experience within the broader multi-chain ecosystem remains a significant priority, with the Foundation looking to foster solutions that create a more cohesive user journey across different blockchains.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Ethereum Foundation&#8217;s updated strategy underscores a maturing blockchain ecosystem where L1 serves as the secure bedrock for global transactions and DeFi, while L2s are evolving into specialized platforms capable of offering bespoke services and enhanced interoperability, signaling a pragmatic approach to scaling and user experience in the multi-chain era.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ethereum Foundation has published a new vision for its Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, emphasizing L1&#8217;s role in global settlement and L2s&#8217; shift to customized services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":-1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAow5Nm1DA:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[2522,10964,6300,3028,53003,53004,53006],"class_list":["post-52929","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-it","tag-blockchain","tag-crypto","tag-defi","tag-ethereum","tag-l1","tag-l2","tag-53006"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tmpagajl9qr.jpg","_embedded":{"wp:featuredmedia":[{"id":-1,"source_url":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tmpagajl9qr.jpg","media_type":"image","mime_type":"image\/jpeg"}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52929","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52929"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52929\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}