[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Maying (✧ᴗ✧) [@Marielmaying18](/creator/twitter/Marielmaying18) on x 1553 followers Created: 2025-07-14 06:34:10 UTC Many people wonder why some of the biggest venture capital firms are backing @EspressoSys. It’s not just hype these investors all recognize a key gap in the Ethereum scaling space. While rollups successfully scale Ethereum, they often struggle with finality, composability, and user experience, leading to isolated chains that don’t communicate well. Espresso flips this by offering: ➣ A shared sequencer that acts as a neutral ordering layer ➣A confirmation layer providing fast and cost-effective finality ➣Portable composability that works across chains ➣A modular data availability stack that can be plugged in as needed What makes these backers notable? ➣Greylock understands Espresso’s deep cryptographic protocol innovations ➣Electric supports infrastructure that reshaped Ethereum ➣a16z Crypto foresees the power of modular stack consolidation ➣Sequoia backs foundational projects early ➣Polychain doubles down on modular rollup coordination ➣Coinbase Ventures and Gemini signal trust from leading exchanges ➣And others like Slow, Paxos, ZK Ventures, and Robot Ventures have also joined In short, Espresso isn’t trying to be another layer X or a zk competitor. Instead, it acts as a crucial connective layer for rollups (L2s), enabling them to work seamlessly together. It’s early days, but this approach is loud, strategic, and promising.  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [ethereum](/topic/ethereum) [coins layer 1](/topic/coins-layer-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/Marielmaying18/status/1944646586438762680)
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Maying (✧ᴗ✧) @Marielmaying18 on x 1553 followers
Created: 2025-07-14 06:34:10 UTC
Many people wonder why some of the biggest venture capital firms are backing @EspressoSys.
It’s not just hype these investors all recognize a key gap in the Ethereum scaling space. While rollups successfully scale Ethereum, they often struggle with finality, composability, and user experience, leading to isolated chains that don’t communicate well. Espresso flips this by offering:
➣ A shared sequencer that acts as a neutral ordering layer ➣A confirmation layer providing fast and cost-effective finality ➣Portable composability that works across chains ➣A modular data availability stack that can be plugged in as needed
What makes these backers notable? ➣Greylock understands Espresso’s deep cryptographic protocol innovations ➣Electric supports infrastructure that reshaped Ethereum ➣a16z Crypto foresees the power of modular stack consolidation ➣Sequoia backs foundational projects early ➣Polychain doubles down on modular rollup coordination ➣Coinbase Ventures and Gemini signal trust from leading exchanges ➣And others like Slow, Paxos, ZK Ventures, and Robot Ventures have also joined
In short, Espresso isn’t trying to be another layer X or a zk competitor. Instead, it acts as a crucial connective layer for rollups (L2s), enabling them to work seamlessly together. It’s early days, but this approach is loud, strategic, and promising.
XXX engagements
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