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I now basically move funds to L2 first—it really saves on gas, and it’s fast with just a few clicks; but once it comes to signing large amounts, or dealing with long-established contracts (especially NFT-related collateralization/lending), I still go back to the mainnet once. I’d rather make a trade-off—so I feel at ease and “don’t step into too many pitfalls.” In short: put everyday interactions on L2, and keep the key actions on the mainnet.
Recently, everyone’s been complaining about validator income, MEV, and unfair ordering, and I understand that too. I mean, I just wanted to place an order or cancel an order, but I ended up getting cut in line—it’s pretty irritating… So I’m more inclined to use a chain where I can see the transaction path, and where failures don’t hurt too much. Anyway, my habit is: try with small amounts multiple times, batch things across chains in parts, and don’t lock all liquidity on one bridge. That’s it for now.