Recently, I’ve also seen a bunch of people tying together ETF fund flows, whatever “US stock market risk appetite,” and the ups and downs of the crypto market to interpret things… it sounds pretty lively, but what I care about more is this: if I make an on-chain transfer, how much does it cost and how long do I have to wait?

For ordinary people, the compromise is actually quite simple: for everyday small transactions (exchanging coins, claiming airdrops, doing a bit of DeFi), I basically use Layer 2—gas is cheaper and the experience is smoother, and even if I mess up, it won’t be painful; but when it comes to large amounts, long-term holdings, or anything that needs the highest level of security, I still go back to the mainnet. Yes, it’s slower and more expensive—I can accept that.

The key isn’t about picking sides between Layer 2 and the mainnet; in plain terms, it’s about splitting usage by amount and frequency. Anyway, don’t save that little bit of gas by giving up your sense of security. Let’s do it this way for now.