Recently, an eye-catching proposal emerged within the Curve ecosystem, sparking heated discussions among community members. The proposal was put forward by phil_00Llama, advocating to halt further development of Curve on Layer 2 (L2) solutions.

The core point of the proposal argues that maintaining Layer 2 chains requires an effort comparable to that of the Ethereum mainnet, but the returns are minimal. Data shows that currently all Layer 2s generate only about $1,500 in daily revenue. Additionally, the rapid iteration and transient nature of Layer 2 technology also put enormous pressure on operations and maintenance.

phil_00Llama suggests that the already deployed L2 projects can be retained, but all subsequent L2 development plans should be terminated. He believes that the development team should shift their focus to more valuable areas to improve resource utilization efficiency.

This proposal has sparked different reactions within the community. Some community members have expressed that it is a rather radical suggestion that requires deeper discussion and analysis. They have called on the proposer to provide a more detailed argument so that the community can fully assess the pros and cons of this strategic shift.

Curve, as an important project in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, any changes in its development strategy could have a profound impact on the entire ecosystem. This proposal not only involves the development direction of Curve itself but also reflects the challenges and opportunities that current Layer 2 technology faces in the DeFi space.

As the discussion deepens, how the Curve community weighs short-term gains against long-term development, and how to maintain competitiveness in a rapidly changing technological environment, has become a focal point of interest. This proposal may become an important turning point in the development of the Curve project, and its final decision will provide important references for other DeFi projects when facing similar technological choices.