Not all Ethereum layer 2s are dying, but many general-purpose chains no longer have a reason to exist

In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at the state of the Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem. What to know : Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s tech newsletter covering the most important stories in blockchain. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. We’re revamping the newsletter to bring you a deeper look at the biggest trends, breakthroughs and debates shaping blockchain technology each week. This week, we’re diving into the state of the Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem.