New post on ! Ethereum Settlement Score (ESS): Revitalizing the Rollup-Centric Roadmap By: - gitpusha 🔗 Highlights: - Most Layer 2 solutions are not using Ethereum's security effectively, often relying on third-party bridges instead. - The Ethereum Settlement Score (ESS) is a new metric that measures how much an L2 actually uses Ethereum's security features. - Current metrics give a misleading impression of L2 maturity, focusing on theoretical security rather than actual usage. - Native rollups are essential for achieving true Ethereum security without relying on intermediaries. - Zero Knowledge technology will enhance the user experience by allowing instant withdrawals, making Ethereum's security more accessible. ELI5: This article talks about how Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions (L2s) are not using Ethereum's security as they should. It introduces a new way to measure how well these L2s are doing in terms of security and efficiency, called the Ethereum Settlement Score (ESS). The goal is to make sure that L2s are truly benefiting from Ethereum's strengths, like being secure and resistant to censorship.