Small, nimble startups can outpace giants like Apple in innovation due to less bureaucracy, but as they grow, they often face the same slowdowns. This cycle has been seen with Bitcoin and Ethereum, which once represented the "shiny new thing" but are now viewed as established players. The excitement lies in Ethereum's attempt to balance its mature layer 1 with the agility of layer 2 solutions, aiming to attract new users while maintaining its foundational strength.
