Why I’m Betting on Layer 2
Ethereum remains the backbone of the crypto market, but its main issue has long been clear — network congestion and high fees. The more users and applications it attracts, the slower it becomes, and the more expensive each transaction gets.
Layer 2 (L2) projects are the answer to this problem. These solutions operate on top of Ethereum, processing most transactions “off-chain” and sending only the final result back to the main network. This approach keeps Ethereum’s security intact while making transactions tens of times faster and cheaper.
L2 networks are no longer just an add-on — they’ve become a natural extension of the Ethereum ecosystem. Many new DeFi protocols, NFT projects, and blockchain games are moving to L2 environments for better performance and scalability.
In my portfolio, I hold STRK (Starknet) and MATIC (Polygon) — two projects tackling the same challenge through different approaches:
Starknet (STRK) is a ZK-rollup-based L2 network that uses cryptographic proofs to ensure fast and secure transaction verification.
Polygon (MATIC) is a more versatile ecosystem combining multiple scaling solutions and remains one of the most popular gateways into Ethereum.
For me, L2 isn’t just a passing trend — it’s the direction that defines Ethereum’s future. Each year, more capital, users, and technologies migrate to these networks.
Scalability is what makes crypto not only innovative but also a practical part of the global economy — and Layer 2 is the key to that future.