Layer-2s (L2s) like Arbitrum [ARB]<\/a>, Base, and Polygon [POL]<\/a> have always been the scaling method of choice for the Ethereum mainnet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n However, they have also led to liquidity fragmentation, added<\/a> the EF. Hence, there is a need for more unified and integrated cross-chain operation.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThese extensions provide critical entry points and scaling opportunities for Ethereum, yet also bring their own challenges, chief among them the pressures of fragmentation on the Ethereum experience and its economy.\u201d<\/p>\n EF\u2019s plans for interoperability<\/p>\n The EF plans to finish L2 interoperability by 2026 via a three-tiered approach \u2013 \u2018Initialisation\u2019, \u2018Acceleration\u2019, and \u2018Finalisation.\u2019<\/p>\n In the first phase (Initialisation), ecosystem engineers will roll out an \u2018Open Intents Framework\u2019 that allows users to state their desired outcomes.\u00a0In other words, a user says what they want, and the system figures out the best way to make it happen, across L2 chains. <\/p>\n For example, if you want to move funds, the system could suggest the best, cheapest, and fastest route across chains.\u00a0<\/p>\n Additionally, the project teams will advance chain abstraction to form an Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL) to ensure transactions across L2 feel operating across a single chain.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL) focuses on making Ethereum feel like one chain again, without compromising on CROPS values (censorship-resistance, open-source, privacy and security).\u201d<\/p>\n In the second phase (Acceleration), the team seeks fast block confirmation in 15-30 seconds instead of the of final finality time that takes 13-19 minutes. That would be a 98% reduction in waiting time.\u00a0<\/p>\n L-2 settlement, which can take up to seven days, will be slashed too. According to the statement, it could be achieved by Q1 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n Finally, the \u2018Finalisation\u2019 stream will push for more research and development to enhance cross-chain settlement and L1 finality.\u00a0<\/p>\n In fact, the EF highlighted that developers are now exploring even changes to the Beacon chain, the current three-slot finality, and alternative consensus protocols to bring down finality to seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n Barnabe Monnot, Co-lead of Protocol at EF, added<\/a> that they will also explore new wallet designs. This will include privacy-focused Kohaku to further the UX improvement initiative.\u00a0<\/p>\n Source: X<\/p>\n This was one of the targets of the EF\u2019s new focus to \u201cscale 1, scale blobs and improve UX,\u201d announced<\/a> back in June. It has also reorganized<\/a> its treasury operations to leverage Ethereum\u2019s DeFi offerings.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here, it\u2019s worth noting that Ethereum\u2019s on-chain volume hit a yearly high of $324 billion in August amid growing interest. In fact, this is the third consecutive month of growth that could spill over to ETH\u2019s value.\u00a0<\/p>\n Source: The Block<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevious: Solana bulls target $300, but first, SOL must outrun THESE risks<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n![\"Ethereum](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-30-103550.png\"\/)
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