Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has questioned the Ethereum community’s acknowledgment of his network, arguing that its significant contributions are being overlooked despite the increasing popularity of Layer 2 solutions. He argues that staying within the Ethereum ecosystem has limited Polygon’s market perception and value. Nailwal expressed frustration with Ethereum’s leadership, claiming they have failed to offer direct support for Polygon’s efforts despite its extensive contributions. He highlights the division among blockchain developers as a result, questioning if true collaboration exists between the Ethereum community and other projects. Meanwhile, Vitalik Buterin acknowledged Polygon’s impact on Ethereum but also cautioned that Polygon’s lack of an established proof-of-stake system prevents it from achieving full Layer 2 security guarantees. Nailwal’s comments have sparked debate regarding the definition of cooperation in a decentralized ecosystem and whether true alignment can be achieved within such systems.