Solana Co-founder: L1 Protocols Must Be Flexible for App Growth

In Brief:

Solana co-founder Toly emphasizes the need for flexible Layer-1 (L1) protocols to support app development.

Toly warns that rigid L1 protocols may push applications to migrate to more adaptable platforms.

In a recent post on X, Solana co-founder Toly discussed the importance of flexibility within Layer-1 (L1) blockchain protocols. He explained that for applications to thrive, L1 protocols must not hinder their business operations or growth. If the L1's restrictions limit how applications can innovate or scale, developers will seek more accommodating alternatives.

Toly's perspective underscores a fundamental truth in the blockchain ecosystem: applications need the freedom to experiment with ideas that can drive growth. If an L1 protocol restricts this freedom, applications will migrate to other platforms that offer more flexibility. According to Toly, whether an idea succeeds or fails, the act of limiting experimentation is a key factor in driving developers away from a particular blockchain.

This perspective highlights the ongoing debate around the adaptability of blockchain networks and the need for platforms to stay competitive by offering the necessary infrastructure for innovation.

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