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My current approach with L2 logic is pretty simple: for daily small-scale testing and running on unpopular pools, I just use L2, saving gas and hassle; if I really want to hold long-term or deal with larger amounts, I prefer to accumulate every few days and settle on the mainnet once. It’s more expensive, but it feels more secure… Especially lately, with everyone watching staking unlocks and token unlock calendars, the selling pressure anxiety kicks in, and I don’t want to get stuck on bridges.
Regarding the experience, honestly, it’s about not fighting yourself: L2 is suitable for “frequent small actions,” while the mainnet is better for “fewer but certain” transactions. I trust data a bit more, for a very simple reason: intuition is often emotion, but data at least tells me whether I’m about to get impulsive again.