Ethereum Redefines L1 and L2 Roles in Evolving Ecosystem Strategy
Mar 24, 2026
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by Peter Mwangi
for CoinEdition

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- Ethereum L1 remains the core hub for settlement, liquidity, and shared security.
- L2s shift from scaling Ethereum to driving differentiation, control, and innovation.
- L1 and L2 form a system where both strengthen growth, interoperability, and adoption.
Ethereum’s development plan is entering a new phase as the relationship between its base layer (L1) and the expanding network of layer-2 (L2) chains evolves. Recent guidance outlines a shift in priorities, where L2s are no longer defined primarily by scaling Ethereum but by delivering differentiated services, custom execution environments, and distinct economic models.
This adjustment accounts for changes in technology, market structure, and the growing maturity of L2 ecosystems, while reaffirming Ethereum L1’s role as the central hub for settlement, liquidity, and decentralized finance.
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