Buterin to Focus on Mature L2 Projects, Emphasizes Security First

• Vitalik Buterin shares insights on his preference for Layer 2 projects that reached Stage 1.
• Buterin asserts that he will talk only about Stage 1 L2s on public platforms.
• The Ethereum founder says several ZK Rollups are gearing up to reach Stage 1 by the end of 2024.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has declared his intention to concentrate on more mature Layer 2 (L2) projects starting next year.

In an X post on September 12, he stated that he would only discuss L2 projects on public platforms if they have reached at least Stage 1 in their development. He did, however, note that he might make exceptions for particularly innovative or interesting projects, allowing for a “brief grace period.”

Buterin elaborated on his criteria for discussing L2 projects in blog posts and/or interviews. He stressed that the project must have reached Stage 1, regardless of his personal investments or connections. Reaching Stage 1, he explained, is a significant milestone indicating substantial progress. He also shared his excitement about several ZK Rollups that are on track to reach Stage 1 by the end of 2024.

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Buterin’s L2 Vision and Security Concerns

Buterin’s L2 vision has recently faced criticism, with some arguing that L2s have strayed from Ethereum’s core principles. However, these critics seem to have overlooked Buterin’s 2020 roadmap, which detailed a rollup-centric approach to L2 development.

Buterin also stressed the importance of thoroughly testing security-proof systems before removing any additional safety measures. He sees this as essential for verifying the integrity of L2 solutions and believes that prematurely abandoning these measures is irresponsible.

Buterin considers Stage 1 a “reasonable moderate milestone,” where 75% of committee members can override the proof system if necessary. He also noted that 26% of committee members come from outside the rollup team, ensuring diversity and preventing conflicts of interest.