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Recently, I've been looking into re-staking again, which basically means using "security" to compound returns. It looks pretty good on paper, but what I fear most is that as I keep stacking, I might create an illusion: the same underlying risk is packaged into multiple "sources of income," and when something goes wrong, it triggers a chain reaction. No matter how quickly I move my positions, it might be too late.
Now, L2s are daily comparing TPS, fees, and subsidies, arguing loudly, but many people just assume "security is shared and protected." My approach is to first think through the exit strategy clearly—whether I can withdraw quickly, whether bridges will get stuck, whether validators or operators have single points of failure. The returns can be a bit lower, but I can sleep more peacefully. Anyway, I’d rather miss out on some gains than face a major liquidation.