Altcoin Founders Respond After Vitalik Buterin Questions Layer‑2 Roadmap

Vitalik Buterin argued this week that the original purpose of many Ethereum Layer‑2 networks — simply scaling Ethereum — is fading, and that some L2s now need to “reinvent and redefine themselves.” He also warned that many rollup and L2 setups still rely on security‑vulnerable multi‑signature bridges even as the Ethereum mainnet is increasing its transaction capacity, prompting a broader debate about L2 roadmaps and security models ^[2][3][4][5].

Publishers reporting on the exchange say founders and teams behind several altcoins targeted by Buterin have publicly answered his comments, addressing the critique and outlining their positions or next steps in responses collected by the press ^[1][4].

Coverage across crypto outlets notes the discussion is ongoing and frames Buterin’s remarks as prompting L2 projects to clarify their identities and security approaches rather than ending the role of L2 technology outright ^[5][2].

Observers and project teams are continuing to weigh the implications of Buterin’s critique for L2 design and strategy; outlets will likely follow further statements from L2 developers and Ethereum stakeholders as the conversation evolves ^[1][5].