🏛️ L2s Enter Sovereign Era

🏛️ L2s Go Independent

By Linea
Nov 27, 2025, 3:17 PM
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L2s are evolving into independent economies rather than just scaling solutions.​ In a recent interview, Linea's leadership discussed how Layer 2 networks are entering their "sovereign era" - transitioning from infrastructure providers to self-sustaining economic systems.​

Key developments:

  • L2s moving beyond efficiency improvements to become actual economies
  • Chains developing diverse revenue streams for sustainability
  • Focus shifting from technical scaling to economic viability

Linea's positioning:

  • Multiple revenue streams creating economic diversity
  • Minimal supply overhang supporting sustainable tokenomics
  • Strategic approach to long-term economic sustainability

This represents a fundamental shift in how Layer 2 networks operate, moving from dependency on Ethereum's economics to creating their own sustainable business models.​

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In this interview with @Trantor2140, @DeclanFox14, & @alexblocmates, they discuss L2s entering their sovereign era, where chains become actual economies, and how Linea is uniquely positioned with diverse revenue streams and minimal supply overhang, enabling sustainable economics.

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The Linea-Etherex interview. 🎬 Moshu Treehouse, Buenos Aires. 📍 @DeclanFox14 and @Trantor2140 joined @alexblocmates over coffee to talk about: - L2s entering their sovereign era - Linea's ZK foundation and scalability edge - Etherex's liquidity hub positioning and its

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Coming up shortly, @DeclanFox14 takes the stage at ETH Day to discuss the future of Linea and the new era for the broader L2 landscape. Watch the event livestream here: youtube.com/watch?v=duyTQ2…

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Join our Head of Linea, @DeclanFox14 at Ethereum Day on November 17th to kick off the week discussing the latest updates and how we’re positioned to support Ethereum’s growth over the next decade... ethday.devconnect.org

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