#EthereumL2Outlook The Rise of Specialized Digital States (2026–Beyond)
By 2026, the Ethereum ecosystem has moved far beyond the early struggle for scalability. What once revolved around “cheaper transactions” has evolved into a new era of specialized digital states, where Layer 2 (L2) networks operate as independent economic and technological zones within Ethereum’s broader framework.
L2s are no longer simply extensions of the mainnet. They are becoming purpose-built platforms optimized for specific industries, user groups, and institutional requirements.
From Scaling to Strategic Specializat