According to Flood (@ThinkingUSD) on Twitter, investing in L1 and L2 tokens implies a belief that blockchain technology will not evolve significantly and that current transaction solutions are already optimal. Flood argues that this bet also assumes user-facing front ends will remain loyal to a specific blockchain, rather than seeking opportunities across different chains. For crypto traders, this highlights the risk that advancing technology or shifting user interfaces could erode the value proposition of existing L1 and L2 tokens, potentially affecting token prices and trading strategies (source: Flood, Twitter, May 30, 2025).

According to Vitalik Buterin, he plans to donate all proceeds from his Layer 2 (L2) tokens and other project tokens, including those that are not yet liquid. The donations will either support public goods within the Ethereum ecosystem or go towards broader charitable causes, such as biomedical research and development. Additionally, Buterin stated that he does not intend to invest in L2s or other similar projects.