The narrative in the crypto world updates too quickly, so fast that we often forget to stop and ask: What exactly are we building? Is it to create a more efficient financial casino, or to forge a truly more resilient and inclusive global digital society?
I believe that those gathered at Linea's Builder Night will not be mere speculators chasing the next hotspot. The term 'builder' inherently carries a sense of long-termism. It signifies a willingness to endure the solitude of a product's cold start, to refine a tiny technical detail repeatedly, and to trust that value will naturally emerge after a long construction period.
So, what is the responsibility of our generation of 'builders'? I think it is not just about launching a token and going live with a DEX. Our mission might be to leverage the characteristics of blockchain technology to solve some real-world problems.
For example, how can we use efficient and low-cost chains like Linea to build an unfreezeable and non-deductible payment system for freelancers worldwide? How can we establish a decentralized credit system based on on-chain behavioral data for those without credit histories? How can we ensure that creators' works not only gain rights but also generate sustainable income with every transfer?
As an L2 of Ethereum, Linea inherits the security attributes of the mainnet while significantly enhancing the available bandwidth. It is like opening a rapidly developing economic special zone (Linea) next to a city that retains its core laws and order (Ethereum mainnet). Here, we can boldly experiment with ideas that are unfeasible on the mainnet due to high costs.
On Monday night, I hope to hear more thoughts and explorations like 'Beyond the Hype' from the Linea team and the developers they attract. I want to know that in their blueprint, Linea is not just another DeFi paradise, but also an incubator for innovations that can truly change the lives of ordinary people. What we build should not be castles in the air, but a digital home that allows people to live and work in peace.
