Solana doubles down on Layer 1 scaling, aiming to synchronize a global atomic state machine while welcoming Layer 2 solutions.
In contrast, Ethereum leans on Layer 2 options to tackle congestion, with over $20 billion TVL in these solutions.
In a recent announcement, Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of the blockchain platform Solana (SOL), has reaffirmed the project’s commitment to scaling at the Layer 1 level and achieving a global atomic state machine.
Will @solana ever require Layer 2 solutions? There’s nothing stopping developers from creating Layer 2s on Solana. However, Solana’s aim is to synchronize a global atomic state machine as fast as the laws of physics allow.
In this end state, any Layer 2, side chain, or…
— toly (@aeyakovenko) January 5, 2024
This stance contrasts with other blockchain networks like Ethereum, which increasingly rely on Layer 2 solutions to address scalability challenges. Yakovenko’s remarks shed light on Solana’s unique design principles and
