Ethereum R1 directly addresses criticisms of current L2 projects, which are often associated with private token allocations, non-transparent governance models, and centralized operational control

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“Most L2s today are acting more like new L1s than an Ethereum scaling solution — private allocations, opaque governance, and centralized control,” the developers continued.

We believe it’s time to build a rollup that doesn’t revolve around private token allocations or opaque governance. One that doesn’t require trust in a foundation, a multisig, or a VC round. One that can outlive us all.