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LayerZero has sparked a discussion with the release of its Zero World Computer architecture, with several overseas KOLs calling it the "most important blockchain since Ethereum."

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February 11: LayerZero Unveils New L1 Architecture Zero LayerZero rolled out its new Layer 1 (L1) architecture, Zero, on February 11. The design uses zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to decouple execution from validation, building a heterogeneous multi-core "world computer" that claims 100x scalability while preserving decentralization. The launch has sparked widespread discussion in the global crypto community. ### Industry Reactions - **Crypto influencer foobar** called Zero "the most important blockchain since Ethereum," hailing LayerZero as the first to hit 100x scalability while maintaining (or even boosting) decentralization and unifying multiple capabilities into one architecture. He also expressed optimism about its competitiveness in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. - **Grant** described the solution as "mind-blowing," noting it’s one of the "coolest" things he’s encountered since entering crypto. He believes LayerZero could crack the top 10 protocols if fully implemented. - **Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire** (who attended LayerZero-related events) called the moment "historic" and labeled the architecture a "huge leap forward" for blockchain tech. - **Ansem** urged the market to allocate more resources to projects with Product-Market Fit (PMF), listing LayerZero among them. ### Skepticism & Concerns - **Auri** argued the official announcement shows blatant bias in its comparisons, taking a cautious stance on the promo narrative framing "our tech brilliance vs. their outdated systems." - **Crypto user doug funnie** cited analysis from Claude, pointing out Zero is still in the whitepaper stage with mainnet set to launch in fall 2026. Key technical metrics (e.g., 2 million TPS per Zone) haven’t been tested in production yet. - **Tokenomics & Partnerships**: - LayerZero’s token ZRO has a low circulation ratio, with significant unlocking pressure expected down the line. - While partners like Citadel, DTCC, ICE, Google Cloud, and Tether have been announced, most statements reference "exploring partnerships" or "assessing integration"—actual implementation remains pending. ### Market Divergence Views on Zero’s tech breakthroughs and commercial prospects are split: - **Supporters**: Argue its architectural innovation could redefine blockchain performance limits. - **Critics**: Flag concerns including the unlaunched product, tokenomics, and slow real-world adoption progress.
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