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Russo criticizes Ethereum’s multi-chain usability, urging seamless cross-L2 operability improvements. Buterin proposes standardized addresses and cross-chain payment protocols for a smoother L2 experience. Buterin stresses the importance of light clients, keystore wallets, and EVM upgrades for Ethereum’s future. Ethereum’s user experience on layer-2 networks has come under scrutiny. Camila Russo highlighted the challenges with cross-L2 operability on X, prompting a response from Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Russo pointed out that transacting across L2 networks is challenging and painful for seasoned crypto users. She argued that while Ethereum’s multi-chain structure promises flexibility, it remains difficult for crypto users and largely inaccessible for newcomers. Ethereum people I love you and I love Ethereum But you gotta stop minimizing how bad the L2 experience is. If you’re a crypto native, it’s bad. More than bad, it’s PAINFUL. That’s if you already use crypto. If you’re a newbie… it’s unacceptable. Simply unusable. Using… — Camila Russo (@CamiRusso) October 28, 2024 Russo added that the current state of L2 experiences needs improvement, as users often interact with various L2 chains for transactions, payments, and dApps, complicating usage for individuals and businesses. Vitalik Buterin responded to Russo’s concerns, agreeing that the current Ethereum experience needs work. He explained that there are multiple proposals to address connectivity issues across Ethereum’s L2 ecosystems. Addressing Interoperability Challenges One barrier in Ethereum’s multi-chain environment is the lack of standardized, chain-specific addresses. Buterin stated that L2 networks could include the chain name in wallet addresses, allowing smoother cross-chain transactions. This would let users enter a recipient’s address, with the wallet handling bridging operations in the background. Buterin also noted the need for standardized processes for cross-chain swaps and gas payment options, simplifying trades. Light Clients and Keystore Wallets Buterin proposed using light clients to improve security by allowing users to verify…

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