Ethereum Layer 2 Unplugged: Arbitrum, Blockchain Trends, and the Unlikely Paths to Innovation
Arbitrum’s rise from academic roots to Ethereum staple reveals that innovation comes from cross-disciplinary thinking, the courage to experiment, and arguing with friends who become co-founders. Blockchain’s future—Layer 2 scaling, interoperability, decentralized security—relies on people willing to tinker and challenge status quo, not just code. Understanding where tech and personality collide is key to understanding what will drive crypto forward.