Ethereum's upcoming transition to zero-knowledge (ZK) validation at its base layer underscores the rapid integration of zero-knowledge proofs within the protocol framework.

This development does not diminish the importance of ZK-based Layer 2 solutions; rather, it provides them with a favorable boost.

With ZK becoming a fundamental aspect of Layer 1, ZK Layer 2 solutions will experience enhanced integration, improved synergy with the foundational layer, and an increasing demand for scalable solutions that are already designed around ZK technology.