Vitalik Buterin Sets New Criteria for Ethereum’s Layer 2 Solutions

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced new criteria for Layer 2 (L2) solutions, aiming to prioritize projects with demonstrable decentralization, fast transaction speeds, and anti-censorship features. This shift in focus is expected to significantly impact the development landscape of Ethereum’s L2 ecosystem. Vitalik’s aim is to promote a more robust and compliant L2 environment by endorsing only those that meet these new standards from next year. 2025 marks the start of a new chapter for L2 solutions, with Buterin’s influence shaping market priorities and prioritizing security practices.