Polygon boss says he's been 'questioning his loyalty' toward Ethereum
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal expressed frustration with Ethereum leaders for not recognizing Polygon's contributions, leading him to question his loyalty.Summary
Polygon co-founder and CEO of the Polygon Foundation, Sandeep Nailwal, stated he is "questioning his loyalty" to Ethereum, particularly the Ethereum Foundation and community, due to a perceived lack of direct support despite Polygon's significant contributions. Nailwal claimed that branding Polygon as a layer 1, rather than an Ethereum L2, potentially cost the project billions. He criticized the broader Ethereum community as a "shit show." In response, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged Polygon's achievements, such as hosting Polymarket and advancing zk-EVM technology, and praised Nailwal's philanthropic efforts. However, Buterin maintained that Polygon is not yet a true Ethereum layer 2 because it lacks a proof system for full security guarantees, suggesting Polygon adopt existing ZK tech stacks to implement one.
(Source：Cointelegraph)