As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting

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As crypto perpetual futures boom, Ethereum’s role is shifting

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Ethereum's role in the crypto space is shifting as perpetual futures boom, with some builders arguing its strength lies in supporting layer-2 networks where trading is taking place. This shift is driven by Ethereum's robust security and scalability, allowing it to serve as a backbone for decentralized finance and trading. The market is responding positively to this shift.

Rather than competing directly with faster chains, some builders argue Ethereum's strength lies in supporting the layer-2 networks where trading is taking place.