Vitalik Buterin Announces New Endorsement Strategy for Layer 2 Networks_

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed a significant shift in his approach to endorsing Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions. Starting in 2025, he will only publicly support L2 projects that have reached Stage 1 in their development, with a possible brief exception for innovative new projects.

_Buterin's Focus on Mature L2 Projects_

Buterin emphasized that he takes this new approach seriously, stating that he will only mention L2s that have achieved Stage 1+ development, with a short grace period for genuinely interesting new projects. He also clarified that personal relationships or financial investments will not influence his endorsement decisions.

_Governance Requirements for Stage 1_

Buterin outlined the governance requirements for Stage 1, including a 75% consensus from the governing council for major decisions and at least 26% independence from the core development team to ensure decentralization and prevent governance failures.

_The Era of Cryptographic Trust_

Buterin believes that the era of glorified multisigs is ending, and the era of cryptographic trust is beginning. He initially outlined a rollup-centric roadmap for Ethereum in October 2020, emphasizing the importance of Layer 2 solutions for scalability.

_L2 vs. L1 Debate Continues_

The industry continues to debate whether L2 solutions compete with L1 networks like Ethereum. While some argue that L2s compete for users, others believe that L2s and L1s work together to improve scalability.

_Buterin's ETH Sales Clarified_

Recently, Buterin clarified that his ETH sales are typically for charitable causes, non-profits, or other projects, and not for personal benefit. He also revealed that he has not sold ETH for personal gain since 2018.

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