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Lately I've been debating whether to stick with the mainnet or go with L2. Honestly, the security of the mainnet is reassuring, but as soon as I see that gas fee, I get nervous, especially when making small exchanges back and forth — the fees are more real than the losses… Actually, I now categorize by scenario: for long-term holding, with decent pool depth, I prefer the mainnet even if it's slower; for frequent operations and trying new things, I go with L2, keeping an eye on slippage and latency, and if something feels off, I withdraw immediately.
Anyway, whenever someone in the group shares about stablecoin regulation, reserve audits, or someone calls for de-pegging, my first reaction isn't to argue about what's real or fake, but to check if on-chain liquidity is thinning or if big players are moving funds. If it gets really thin, I won't stubbornly stick to the experience — I prioritize survival.