Layer-1 Battle Heats Up on X Again
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The developers of Ethereum and Solana clash over the best blockchain, with each supporting their superiority. Ethereum highlights its decentralization, security, and robust Layer-2 ecosystem Solana emphasizes on speed, low fees, and better performance without needing L2s. In the cryptocurrency ecosystem, both Ethereum and Solana have garnered mass attention for several reasons, including their security, scalability, adoption, etc. However, this time, the blockchain giants have garnered attention with their debate over their superiority. A fresh wave of debate over the best Layer-1 blockchain broke out on X on Saturday as Ethereum developer Rip.eth and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko laid out arguments concerning their respective chains, reigniting the discussion on the contrasting philosophies behind Ethereum and Solana. ‘Ethereum Is the Obvious Base Layer’ In his X post, the Ethereum developer Rip.eth initiated the debate by declaring that Ethereum is the best choice among Layer-1s. He further emphasized on its unmatched decentralization, security, neutrality, and uptime, calling other L1s “a compromise.” ethereum is the best choice other L1s are a compromise. the L1 is the most decentralized, most secure, credibly neutral & never goes down.it’s the largest smart contract chain. it has the majority of stablecoin and DeFi TVL. L2s are customizable, purpose-built, ownable &… — rip.eth (@ripdoteth) July 11, 2025 He added that Ethereum dominates in smart contract deployment, stablecoin value, and DeFi TVL. According to Rip, Ethereum Layer-2s or L2s offer more advantages as they are customizable, cheaper, and optimal for speed and privacy, while still being secured by Ethereum’s mainnet. Further, Rip stated that Ethereum is the natural choice for enterprises and institutions. ‘Tokenize on the L1, or launch your own L2. Ethereum is obvious,” he stated. Related: Vitalik Buterin Talks Ethereum L2: What Makes It So Transparent? ‘Solana Is the Best Choice’ Meanwhile, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko responded…
