In the fast-paced world of blockchain, where meme tokens thrive on quick trades and low fees, reliability is key. But what happens when the infrastructure backing these platforms hits a snag? A recent tweet from Chase Ebner, known as @therealchaseeb on X, has reignited the debate on Layer 2 (L2) solutions and their alleged centralization issues.

Chase, who works at Solana Mobile, quoted a post mocking the idea that centralized sequencers in L2s can be made redundant. For those new to the lingo, L2s are scaling solutions built on top of Layer 1 blockchains like Ethereum. They bundle transactions to make things faster and cheaper—perfect for meme token frenzy. A sequencer is basically the traffic cop that orders these transactions before they're settled on the main chain.

The quoted tweet by @joaomendoncaaaa sarcastically challenges L2 fans: "BuT tHE ceNTrAlIZeD SeqUEnCeR cAn HavE ReDUnDAncy... go submit your txns through the L1." It points out that despite claims of robustness, L2s can still falter. And to drive the point home, it includes a screenshot from Base's status page showing an outage caused by an AWS issue.

Base, an L2 developed by Coinbase, experienced limited network capacity on October 20, 2025, directly tied to a major AWS outage. AWS, or Amazon Web Services, is a cloud computing giant that many projects rely on for hosting. This incident highlights a key criticism: if an L2 depends on centralized services like AWS, is it truly decentralized?

Chase's blunt response? "L2s are a centralized scam." Ouch. Coming from someone at Solana Mobile—Solana being a high-speed L1 known for its meme coin ecosystem—this packs a punch. Solana often positions itself as a more decentralized alternative to Ethereum's L2s.

The tweet sparked quick reactions. One user joked that Chase "took the outage personal," while another wondered how Base got hit by AWS problems. A third quipped about future L2s requiring a Netflix subscription for transfers—poking fun at creeping centralization.

For meme token traders, this matters big time. Platforms like Base have become hotspots for launching and trading memes due to sub-cent fees. But outages can halt trading, cause price slips, or worse, trap funds. Remember, meme coins live and die by momentum; a network hiccup could mean missing the pump.

This isn't the first time L2 centralization has been called out. Critics argue that single sequencers create single points of failure, undermining blockchain's decentralized ethos. Proponents counter that L2s are evolving, with plans for decentralized sequencers and better redundancy.

As we at Meme Insider track these developments, it's clear: understanding the tech behind your trades is crucial. Whether you're all-in on Solana memes or dipping into Ethereum L2s, stay informed. Check out the full thread here and weigh in—what's your take on L2s?