Ethereum is trying to sit in the goldilocks zone of being maximally decentralized at layer 1 while being expressive enough to allow for things like scaling at layer 2.

To be sure, this is a very difficult task and why Ethereum tends to find itself in a place where most people

Achieving maximal decentralization at layer 1 while enabling scalability at layer 2 is a challenging balance for Ethereum. This delicate equilibrium is crucial for the network's success and continued evolution in the blockchain space. Ethereum's commitment to finding this balance is commendable and sets a high standard for blockchain projects.