Layer 1 or Layer 2 for AI Crypto Projects? CZ Shares His Two Cents

• CZ says that L2 can be a more practical choice if the core focus is to leverage blockchain for AI economics
• AI projects don’t necessarily need the full sovereignty of an L1
• L1 gives full control and ownership, but is expensive and time-consuming

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), former CEO and co-founder of Binance, shared his thoughts on the debate in the blockchain world—should new AI projects build their own Layer 1 (L1) or use an existing Layer 2 (L2) solution?

He notes that if an AI project’s core focus is to leverage blockchain for AI economics rather than to innovate on the blockchain protocol itself, then building on an L2 can be a more practical choice.

CZ: Layer 2s Offer Practicality for AI Crypto

This means they can benefit from the reliability and security of an established L1 without having to deal with keeping it running. By using what’s already there, these projects can get their solutions out faster and connect with the active ecosystem already on platforms like Ethereum.

While the debate isn’t new, it’s still interesting to hear the thoughts of one of the most influential people in the crypto world. What’s more, it looks like the re…

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