❓ Why Do Layer 2 Networks Use #ETH  as Gas Fee Instead of Their Own Tokens?

To understand why Layer 2 networks avoid using their own tokens as gas fees, here’s a breakdown of the key reasons and my thoughts on the matter:

Leveraging Ethereum’s Security

Layer 2 solutions are designed to send transactions to the Ethereum main chain (Layer 1) and benefit from its security. These transactions require ETH as payment because:
Ethereum’s Nature: On the #Ethereum blockchain, all transactions must be paid in ETH.
Layer 2’s Mechanism: Layer 2 networks bundle transactions and submit them to Ethereum as rollups. Paying for this submission naturally requires ETH.
Using ETH ensures compatibility with Ethereum’s infrastructure while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
 (Not creating a direct utility for their own tokens in this case.)

❓ Why Do Layer 2 Networks Use #ETH  as Gas Fee Instead of Their Own Tokens?

To understand why Layer 2 networks avoid using their own tokens as gas fees, here’s a breakdown of the key reasons and my thoughts on the matter:

Leveraging Ethereum’s Security

Layer 2 solutions are designed to send transactions to the Ethereum main chain (Layer 1) and benefit from its security. These transactions require ETH as payment because:
Ethereum’s Nature: On the #Ethereum blockchain, all transactions must be paid in ETH.
Layer 2’s Mechanism: Layer 2 networks bundle transactions and submit them to Ethereum as rollups. Paying for this submission naturally requires ETH.
Using ETH ensures compatibility with Ethereum’s infrastructure while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
 (Not creating a direct utility for their own tokens in this case.)

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