Introduction
In April 2025, EthGlobal made its debut in Taiwan, where I had the privilege of attending an Ethereum Foundation meetup hosted by Eth Taipei. This event focused on "Challenges for Ethereum in Asia" and "How to Attract New Talent to the Community." To my surprise, I was grouped with Vitalik Buterin himself, allowing me to share insights and hear his perspectives firsthand.
This article documents my experience, observations about Ethereum's future, and reflections as a Web3 wallet founder—hoping to contribute meaningfully to this ecosystem.
Part 1: The Silent Exodus of Developers—Building a More Inclusive Ecosystem
The Heartbeat of Blockchain
Blockchain thrives on developers who create the DApps that give Ethereum its vitality. However, I’ve noticed a troubling trend: many developers are migrating to other chains like Solana or Aptos, attracted by newer programming languages or incentives.
Addressing the Challenge
During discussions, I emphasized the need for:
- Simplified toolchains and optimized documentation
- Grant programs to onboard fresh talent
- Lower entry barriers, especially for Asian developers
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Key Takeaway: Strengthening developer support can retain talent and improve infrastructure like wallets—ensuring seamless cross-chain interoperability remains critical.
Part 2: L1 vs. L2 Balance—Lessons from Android’s Standardization
The Fragmentation Dilemma
Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism) are booming, but their lack of standardization risks fragmenting Ethereum’s ecosystem—akin to Android’s early days with competing vendor versions.
A Proposed Solution
Could the Ethereum Foundation launch an official L2 to:
- Showcase L1’s capabilities
- Provide a clear development path
- Reduce inconsistencies (e.g., ERC-4337 implementations)
Wallet Perspective: Unified standards would let users navigate L2s effortlessly, improving adoption rates for wallets and DApps alike.
Part 3: Beyond Scalability—Making L2s Stakeholders in Ethereum’s Success
The Isolation Problem
Many L2s prioritize capturing value internally (e.g., Uniswap’s Unichain, Polygon’s ecosystem) rather than reinforcing Ethereum’s mainnet.
Example: Base and Arbitrum rely on Ethereum’s security but retain most fee revenue/data, offering limited direct value to L1.
Toward Collaborative Growth
Proposing mechanisms to:
- Incentivize L2 contributions to L1
- Align economic models for mutual benefit
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Conclusion: Growing with Ethereum
My three focal points—developer ecosystems, L1/L2 harmony, and standardization—reflect my commitment as a community participant. Ethereum remains the gold standard in Web3, and I’m optimistic about its leadership role, provided we address these challenges collectively.
FAQ Section
Q1: Why are developers leaving Ethereum?
A: Competition from chains with lower barriers (e.g., Solana), coupled with complex Ethereum tooling, drives migration.
Q2: How can L2 fragmentation be reduced?
A: Standardizing implementations (like ERC-4337) and fostering official L2 blueprints could help.
Q3: What role do wallets play in L2 adoption?
A: Wallets simplify cross-L2 usability, but depend on underlying chain compatibility to deliver seamless experiences.
Q4: How might Ethereum incentivize L2s to support L1?
A: Shared revenue models or governance tokens tied to L1 health could align incentives.
About the Author
Kordan Ou, founder of KryptoGO, has pioneered Web3 solutions since 2016. His work bridges blockchain innovation with regulatory compliance.