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Key Notes Ethereum co-founder has shared four key traits a Layer 1 network must have to succeed. He noted that Layer 1 must handle real-time proving even in the hardest situations. SP1 Hypercube proves most Ethereum blocks fast, but struggles with more complex ones. Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum ETH $1 845 24h volatility: 2.6% Market cap: $222.72 B Vol. 24h: $14.22 B , has shared four important qualities a Layer-1 network needs to succeed. He made these comments after Succinct Labs announced their SP1 Hypercube, a system that can verify Ethereum blocks in under 12 seconds on average. This has triggered a conversation about what makes a Layer-1 network work well. Vitalik Buterin on Core Network Needs In a comment on X, Vitalik Buterin stressed that a Layer 1 network must be reliable, handle real-time proving even in the most challenging situations, and be fully verified to keep things safe. He pointed out that while Succinct Labs’ SP1 Hypercube can verify most Ethereum blocks quickly, that speed reflects average cases, not the most difficult ones. Some blocks, filled with many transactions or complex smart contracts, take longer to process. 1. This is average case, not worst case. We need real-time worst case for safe L1 use2. Not formally verified3. ~100 kW to prove. Proving is a 1-of-n trust model, but even still, perhaps we want proving doable at home (~10 kW)4. We wanna 10-100x the L1 gaslimit So, truly… — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) May 21, 2025 Ethereum must always match the network’s 12-second block creation time, even for the most challenging blocks, to use this technology safely. If it cannot, the network risks delays or security problems, which could affect users. Vitalik also pointed out that the SP1 Hypercube was not formally verified. This means it has not been…

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