As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting
Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum's strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.
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Ethereum's role is shifting from the direct home of decentralized finance to a settlement layer for faster layer-2 networks like Arbitrum, which are better suited for the high-frequency, low-cost demands of perpetual futures trading. While Ethereum's base layer struggles with the speed and cost required for perps, its security makes it ideal for supporting the L2s where these exchanges now thrive.