Paving the path to mainstream adoption: A Layer-2 leader’s vision
Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder of the MetisDAO Foundation and Decentralization Coordinator for the Layer-2 blockchain Metis, recently shared her insights on how next-generation solutions can open Web3 to the masses with crypto.news. With over two decades steering complex government IT projects before entering crypto, Sinelnikova has a grounded perspective on blockchain evolution. She also leads CryptoChicks, empowering women and youth in Web3 globally. In her commentary, Sinelnikova highlighted two key barriers still limiting mainstream use of Layer-2 platforms despite strengths in speed, fees and scale: an ongoing lack of simplicity and decentralization. While user experience has improved from first-generation blockchain tools, more work is essential so Web3 integrates seamlessly into people’s digital lives. We, as an industry, can match the ‘experience’ of legacy services that stood the test of time. Think of seamlessness. You’ll have to connect your wallet, sign transactions, e...