Episode 208 – growthepie – Scaling Ethereum: L2 Ecosystem Growth, Public Goods Funding, and the Path to Ethereum Alignment

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‍Today we welcome Tobias Schreier, Co-Founder of Growthepie, a powerful analytics platform tracking Ethereum ecosystem trends, Layer 2 activity, and public goods funding. With a background in human centered design and a passion for the growth of the Ethereum ecosystem, Tobias is at the forefront of helping builders understand what’s working, what’s growing, and where Ethereum is headed.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What every impact builder needs to know before launching on a Layer-2 or Ethereum Mainnet, and how to navigate the complex, fast-moving world of Ethereum scalability.
• How Ethereum’s positive-sum ethos is shaping the future of interoperability, public goods, and ecosystem growth.
• How Artificial Intelligence and AI Agents are set to impact the Ethereum ecosystem,
• What’s ahead on the quest for Ethereum Alignment, and how greater collaboration between L2s could unlock mainstream adoption and mission-aligned innovation.

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--Key Takeaways--

🔼 Ethereum is a Positive-Sum Game - The name growthepie reflects a core ethos of the Ethereum ecosystem: growing the entire pie benefits everyone. It’s not about competition, but collaboration, especially as the ecosystem evolves toward greater interoperability.

🌉 L2 Expansion Brings a Push for Alignment - As the Layer 2 ecosystem rapidly grows, so does the need for Ethereum alignment, a shared vision for scaling responsibly. The future will likely include a mix of general-purpose L2s and those tailored to niche use cases, all working in concert toward a more interoperable and values-aligned Ethereum.

🧭 Community First, Infrastructure Second - When deciding where to deploy, whether on Mainnet or an L2, don’t start with the tech. Start with your users. Go where your mission aligns with the existing community, and where your impact can be maximized.

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