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I'm currently adopting a mindset of using L2 that’s a bit like "taking a side door": saving on gas, experiencing smoothness, but when it comes to serious matters (large amounts, long-term positions, contract permissions), I still go back to the mainnet. It’s expensive, yes, but at least the structure is clearer, and issues are easier to pinpoint. To put it simply, I treat the mainnet as a safe deposit box, L2 as a wallet, and don’t put everything in one pocket.
Recently, during the airdrop season, task platforms have been anti-witchcraft and implementing point systems one after another, and the airdrop hunters are almost like clocking in for work… It’s exhausting just to watch. My compromise is: if I can complete a task on L2 with a couple of clicks, I won’t stubbornly burn money on the mainnet. But for cross-chain/bridges, I’ll definitely start with small amounts, keep monitoring alerts, and only proceed after confirming the funds have arrived.
I don’t need to be understood, but I really don’t want to amplify blind spots in risk just to save that little bit of gas. That’s all for now.