Lately, I've been debating whether to go with L2 or the mainnet, honestly it's a tug-of-war between saving gas and peace of mind. The mainnet is expensive but more reliable, especially for large transactions or permission changes where I’m willing to bite the bullet and use the mainnet; L2 offers a smoother experience, making a few transfers or small operations very comfortable, but cross-chain transfers can be quite frustrating when they get stuck.

What I currently value more as a "signal" is actually quite simple: where the money comes in from, how to withdraw, and whether withdrawing will suddenly become troublesome. If the mechanism is self-consistent and the exit paths are clear, I’ll be more willing to put in more funds. I see some projects relying entirely on subsidies to keep activity going, with gameplay similar to blockchain games—inflation plus studios rushing in, coupled with a spiral in token prices... I just step back first, don’t want to push myself too hard. Anyway, I’d rather spend a bit more gas to buy peace of mind.