New Ethereum Framework Targets Fragmentation — What’s Next for L2s ?
A new proposal called the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) aims to solve liquidity fragmentation between Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Developed by Gnosis with support from the Ethereum Foundation, EEZ introduces a framework that synchronizes L1 and L2 interactions, allowing smart contracts on rollups to directly call Ethereum mainnet or other rollups — all within a single transaction.
This breakthrough enables seamless user experience and shared liquidity across the ecosystem. Developers no longer need to deploy across multiple chains or manage complex bridges, while users can interact as if Ethereum were a unified system.
Importantly, Ethereum remains the core — ETH stays the gas token, and the base layer of security is preserved. EEZ isn’t a new chain, but a step toward realizing Ethereum’s original vision: a scalable, interoperable, and sovereign infrastructure.
With Ethereum regaining liquidity, trust, and user flow, existing L2s may face reverse pressure — their assets and users could be pulled back toward Ethereum’s center. The question now is whether L2s can adapt and differentiate in a future where Ethereum becomes more unified than ever.
