Ethereum Foundation Launches Initiative to Enhance Layer-2 Interoperability
The Ethereum Foundation announced a new initiative focused on enhancing interoperability among Layer-2 networks. Key points include:
- Shift towards interoperability as a priority for user experience.
- Main goals: improving interoperability, speed, and finality.
- Introduction of the Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL) for seamless cross-chain interactions.
- Development of the Open Intents Framework to simplify user-declared objectives like fund transfers.
- Standards proposals (ERC-7828 and ERC-7683) aim to unify wallet behavior across rollups.
- Plans for faster transaction confirmation times, targeting 15-30 seconds by early 2026.
- Potential benefits for DeFi and applications through improved liquidity and capital efficiency.
A public design document for the EIL is expected in October 2025, outlining standard approaches for asset and data bridging across rollups.