Polygon Labs has suggested that the Celo blockchain community utilize its Chain Development Kit (CDK) for their upcoming Layer 2 transition on Ethereum.
This proposal surfaces after Celoโs core team, cLabs, revealed an alternative idea involving a transition from Layer 1 to an Ethereum-based Layer 2 using software from OP Labs named OP Stack.
Sandeep Nailwal, Polygonโs co-founder, voiced his proposal on Celoโs governance forum, stating, โWe propose the Celo Ecosystem to employ the Polygon CDK for its L2 migration. The CDK is an open-source toolset that facilitates developers in constructing ZK-powered L2s for Ethereum. Its beauty lies in the ease with which it allows L1s to transition to Ethereum L2s, coupled with an emphasis on modularity.โ
Polygonโs CDK, a product of Polygon Labs, is rooted in open-source principles. Itโs tailored for the creation of Layer 2s, which utilize zero-knowledge rollup technology, inheriting Ethereumโs robust security via ZK proofs.
This innovative software kit hasnโt gone unnoticed. Established blockchain enterprises like Canto, Astar, Immutable, IDEX, and Palm Network have already expressed their keen interest, collaborating with Polygon Labs for their Ethereum(ETH) Layer 2 migration needs.
As discussions ensue, Rene Reinsberg, Celoโs co-founder, indicated that cLabs is keen on involving the wider community in their deliberation process, ensuring a transparent and communal decision-making process.
However, the Layer 2 migration scene is bustling with activity and options. Numerous teams are exploring transitions to the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem, with many having a range of software tools at their disposal, courtesy of prolific teams like Polygon, Optimism(OP), and Arbitrum(ARB).
A captivating dynamic is observed with Polygonโs CDK and OP Stack from Optimism Labs. While various entities, including Base and Zora, have embraced OP Stackโs optimistic rollups for Layer 2 designs, Polygonโs CDK remains a compelling alternative, accentuating the potential of zero-knowledge rollups.
