Cardano to Step Up Ethereum Rivalry With Layer-2 Solution

As a seasoned crypto investor with a knack for recognizing promising projects, I can’t help but feel a surge of excitement when I hear about Cardano’s recent strides in Layer-2 scaling solutions. Having witnessed the meteoric rise and fall of numerous altcoins, I have learned to appreciate the subtle signs that point towards long-term potential.


Cardano aims to match Ethereum‘s Layer-2 scaling solution pace, even though this isn’t its main objective or core technology focus. However, certain applications linked to Cardano are adapting to this shift. As per a recent announcement by Sundae Labs, the creators of Sundaeswap, they have made significant strides in developing their Layer 2 protocol.

Cardano and Layer 2 protocols — Catch

According to Sundaeswap, they have completed the preliminary design for their L2 protocol, which they call Gummiworm. This innovative protocol was developed by the company to deliver swift and immediate confirmation of transactions within the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem on Cardano, ensuring rapid finality.

In simpler terms, compared to Ethereum, Cardano is generally quicker. But when it comes to layer-2 solutions (L2s), both platforms are expected to be faster, less expensive, and capable of handling more transactions. As for Gummiworm, while its specific technical aspects remain unclear, it has sparked excitement within the community due to its potential impact.

If Sundae Labs’ Gummiworm project proves successful, it could pave the way for Cardano to challenge Ethereum in the long run. Notably, Cardano’s scalability solution, Hydra Head, offers a distinct and separate technical approach compared to most Layer 2 solutions that rely on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

Layer-2 protocols might soon form the main battleground for Layer-1 outfits in the long term.

Catching up with Ethereum

Leading the way in Layer 2 solutions, Ethereum consistently raises the benchmark within its L2 environment.

More recently, Uniswap aimed higher by revealing their intention to debut Unichain, their self-developed Layer 2 solution. Built on the OP technology foundation, Unichain is now inviting developers to test it via its newly released test network.

In simpler terms, systems such as LayerZero have connected to the test network to reinforce its ability to work seamlessly with other networks. It’s worth noting that companies like Coinbase are also developing their own Layer 2 solutions (L2s).

In simpler terms, both Arbitrum and Polygon have recently joined the second layer (L2) system on Ethereum, and together they hold a greater total value locked (TVL) in decentralized finance (DeFi) compared to Cardano.

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2024-10-12 12:29