Just Another L2?

With dozens of Layer-2 solutions (L2s) claiming to revolutionize the blockchain space—and new Layer-1 (L1) platforms emerging constantly—it’s fair to ask: Is MegaETH just another L2? In reality, there’s much more to it. Before diving into why MegaETH stands apart, let’s take a step back and look at the broader context:

1. How do blockchains actually work? They rely on a consensus mechanism (how nodes agree on the network’s “truth”) and a process for executing transactions (updating the global state).

2. What challenges do blockchains face? From limited throughput to duplicated work on every node, there are clear bottlenecks that slow down existing L1 and L2 solutions.

3. How can these challenges be solved? Techniques like node specialization, optimized execution environments, or new approaches to distributed consensus can help push the performance envelope.

In the subsections below, we’ll break down what blockchains are and where they fall short. For a deeper dive into how MegaETH solves these challenges and delivers real-time performance without compromising decentralization, head to the Deep Dive section.

By the end of these sections, you’ll see why MegaETH isn’t “just another L2,” but a real-time blockchain that redefines on-chain performance. Dive in to learn more!