Rollups are a Layer 2 scaling method that may be used to boost transaction throughput without compromising the network’s overall decentralisation. Vitalik Buterin emphasises the significance of furthering rollup security. At the moment, a lot of rollups are not completely protected by code; just a few, such as Arbitrum One, have advanced to what’s known as “Stage 1” in their development, which is the point at which they are reliable enough to be considered secure.
It is a plea to improve the Ethereum community’s standards, particularly with regard to rollups. Buterin proposes that by year’s end, the word “rollup” should be limited to initiatives that have achieved at least Stage 1 status. Although it must be done carefully, moving on to Stage 2, which suggests total dependence on code for security, is thought to be the essential next step.
Buterin suggests that Ethereum should be positioned on the positive side of the S-curve following the merger and the execution of EIP-4844. This S-curve illustrates how Ethereum’s system capabilities have changed over time. Ethereum is moving towards a fast-changing period where users’ and developers’ access to basic Layer 1 (L1) advancements will not only remain high, but actually increase.
This means that application developers will have to go from making prototypes to tools that are ready for users.
Buterin has a very clear goal for Ethereum: let developers create apps that millions of people can rely on, while simultaneously expanding the network and discreetly but critically enhancing security. Redefining what a “rollup” is as the ecosystem develops is a crucial step in maintaining the lifespan and integrity of Ethereum’s infrastructure.
