Layer 1 vs Layer 2: Where’s the Next Block Party At?

Written by rubenmerre | Published 2021/06/17
Tech Story Tags: layer-1-vs-layer-2-solutions | layer-1-blockchain-solutions | what-is-a-layer-2-solution | proof-of-work | proof-of-stake | blockchain | ethereum | polygon

TLDR Rise of defi has seen adoption clog the Ethereum network, causing bottlenecks and high transaction fees that render many decentralized applications unusable. Layer 2 solutions deliver a means of increasing transaction speeds and network scaling while retaining the security benefits of the base layer. The shift toward layer 2 solutions, particularly for the Ethereum ecosystem, is apparent. The question remains, though, whether this is a temporary or permanent phenomenon. There are certainly alternative solutions available on the horizon when considering the trade-offs.via the TL;DR App

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Published by HackerNoon on 2021/06/17