🔥 Polygon declares "we are now a sidechain" – Behind the statement that sounds like a joke but is actually a significant signal in the Ethereum game
The crypto market is entering a phase of mindset change.
Previously, Layer 2 was seen as the "key" to scaling Ethereum. But reality is painting a different picture:
✅ Ethereum Layer 1 is self-scaling strongly
✅ Transaction fees are getting cheaper
✅ Gas limits are expected to continue increasing in the coming years
This makes the role of L2 no longer align with the original vision.
💡 Polygon just made a noteworthy statement:
"Due to market conditions, we currently define ourselves as a sidechain"
It sounds humorous, but it reflects a very real change in the ecosystem.
🚀 The truth is unfolding:
👉 Not every chain needs to become the "standard Ethereum" L2
👉 The ecosystem is shifting to a diverse chain model
👉 The value of each chain will lie in its technology and unique applications
For example:
• Chain focused on privacy
• Chain optimized for gaming, AI, social
• Chain with extremely fast speed and low latency
• Chain integrating oracle or its own dispute mechanism
⚡ Vitalik is also hinting at a new direction:
Ethereum will focus on becoming the core security platform, while the surrounding chains will innovate and develop their own value.
📊 Investment perspective:
The upcoming game may not be:
❌ ETH vs L2
But:
✅ ETH + specialized multi-chain ecosystem
Whoever creates real value for users → that person will survive.
Crypto has never been the story of "one person wins all".
This is the game of the ecosystem.
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