Base and Arbitrum have been working out so well that there’s really very little reason to go back to the mainnet to fiddle around. A few days ago I wanted to jump into a new project, but when I saw that the mainnet gas fees were directly a deal-breaker, I decided to be sensible and go with Layer 2 again. The gas I saved is enough for several hearty bowls of pork knuckle rice. That said, if you’re dealing with large funds or need deep interaction, the mainnet is still more stable. After all, bridging also comes with risks—so for someone with small funds like me, I just want flexibility.

Recently I heard that some place is adding taxes, and the psychological pressure around deposits and withdrawals has increased a bit too. That actually makes Layer 2 feel even more appealing—small amounts going in and out don’t need you to overthink it. Anyway, I’m basically a “vegetable farmer.” When planting, I first look at whether the soil is fertile and whether watering is expensive. The mainnet is like my “ancestral old plot.” I’ll go back occasionally to turn over the earth, but most of the time I’m still in Layer 2, scooping up value like “pulling wool.”