Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin recently announced a shift in his approach to discussing Layer 2 (L2) projects.
Starting next year, he plans to publicly mention only those projects that have achieved at least stage 1 decentralization. This decision is intended to maintain the ecosystem’s standards and ensure that the projects highlighted have reached a certain maturity.
Buterin emphasized that, despite his personal investments or connections, his future discussions will focus on L2s that have met specific benchmarks, allowing a short grace period for new projects that show genuine promise.
I take this seriously. Starting next year, I plan to only publicly mention (in blogs, talks, etc) L2s that are stage 1+, with *maybe a short grace period* for new genuinely interesting projects.
It doesn't matter if I invested, or if you're my friend; stage 1 or bust.
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— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) September 12, 2024