Ethereum L2s vs Hype: The Truth About Crypto Builders, BlackRock Bets, and DAOs

Описание: Ethereum L2s are exploding, enterprises are finally paying attention, and DAOs are going through an identity crisis. In this episode, Daria talks with Krzysztof Urbański, Head of Governance & Partnerships at L2BEAT, about what’s happening across the Ethereum landscape.

Drawing on 20+ years in tech and deep experience with financial infrastructure, Krzysztof breaks down how Ethereum L2s work, what real security guarantees look like, and why decentralization isn’t a vibe – it’s a risk model.

He explains L2BEAT’s role as an onchain transparency project, how they stay neutral while being delegates in multiple DAOs, and why Ethereum should be the settlement layer for the world’s financial system.

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❤️‍🔥 Guest: Krzysztof Urbański, Governance & Partnerships at L2BEAT
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🎙️ Host: Daria Volkova
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Timecodes:
00:00 Intro. Krzysztof shares his background
03:28 What is L2BEAT?
06:44 How does L2BEAT remain neutral towards L2s?
07:10 Why Ethereum?
13:56 Which features of Ethereum must remain on L1
17:52 Key metrics to choose an L2
22:15 Individual builders vs enterprises
27:39 Do we have too much infra on Ethereum?
31:06 What's wrong with DAOs governance?
36:29 Benefits of the CEE region for web3 startups
40:09 Hidden opportunities for Ethereum in Poland and CEE
42:16 Wishes for the ecosystem in 2026
45:13 Final words