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Buterin backs Base as ‘right way’ L2 amid sequencer debate
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pushed back on claims that Base’s centralized sequencer makes it akin to an exchange, calling the Coinbase L2 an extension of Ethereum that uses some centralized features for UX while relying on Ethereum’s decentralized base layer for security. He said Base is non‑custodial and pointed readers to L2BEAT’s standards and prior field tests. 
What is Unichain: Uniswap’s L2 Blockchain and Its Architecture
Industry leaders stay on top by shaping the market through innovation, trendsetting, and marketing influence. With the launch of Unichain, Uniswap’s L2 blockchain, the Uniswap team may have shifted the landscape not just for their platform but for all dApps across the Ethereum ecosystem. 
Uniswap, the decentralized exchange, has revealed its proprietary L2 blockchain, Unichain, developed using the OP Stack from Optimism. According to the development team, this initiative is part of a strategy to enhance Ethereum’s scalability, leading to a major increase in payment efficiency. 
Sony Block Solutions Labs, a collaborative venture between Sony Group and Startale, announced the launch of a new public L2 blockchain named Soneium, built on Optimism's OP Stack. This blockchain will be a part of the Superchain ecosystem. The testnet is set to be released in the upcoming days, with Sota Watanabe leading the project. 
The Celo Foundation, the entity behind the L1 blockchain Celo, has successfully launched the Dango L2 testnet. Developed on the OP stack, Dango is now part of the Optimism Superchain ecosystem, which includes other projects like Base and Zora. The deployment of this L2 blockchain is a key component of the community's plan for migration to Ethereum. 
Sources from DLNews reveal that the L2 blockchain ZKsync developers have committed about 0.5% of all issued tokens to the decentralized social network Lens Protocol to ensure its launch on their platform. Although the precise number is undisclosed, it’s estimated to be around 100 million ZK ($22 million at current market value).