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Rollup Roundup with Gelato, L2Beat, Succinct, and Spire | Livestream

Sep 8, 2025
Leaders from various blockchain companies delve into the evolving landscape of Ethereum rollups. They discuss the dynamic between Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, highlighting innovations like ZK rollups and ongoing challenges in scalability. The implications of major companies launching their own chains are explored, along with bridging complexities and token risks. Furthermore, the group reflects on the future of L2 technology and its potential to revolutionize finance, emphasizing the need for technological improvements for crypto adoption.
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ADVICE

Make Instant Moves Your UX North Star

  • Build instant deposits and withdrawals as primary developer-facing features to win user trust and adoption.
  • Prioritize low latency and seamless cross-chain UX so developers can deliver fast experiences to end users.
ADVICE

Score L2s By Their 'Ethereum-ness'

  • Measure how "Ethereum-like" an L2 is using metrics such as canonical assets, bridge security, and decentralization.
  • Use an explicit score (e.g., Ethereum Settlement Score) to guide rollup design and user trust decisions.
INSIGHT

Token Origin Changes Failure Modes

  • Token origin matters: canonical, native, and external bridged assets behave differently under outages.
  • Users and builders must prefer canonical issuance if they want permissionless withdrawal guarantees.
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