WHY L2 SCALING IS A LOSING STRATEGY

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This thread criticizes the reliance on Layer 2 (L2) solutions for blockchain scaling, arguing that it leads to worse user experience due to ecosystem fragmentation, poor economics, and encourages centralization, which compromises trust and security. It advocates for scaling at the Layer 1 (L1) level, contending that L2 solutions often remain centralized, introduce significant security risks including potential theft by administrators, and ultimately do not solve the inherent problems but merely shift them onto a weaker model.