Ethereum is advancing its 'second-level' evolution with a focus on reducing waiting times through fast confirmations and settlement compression. The updated Interop roadmap introduces a Fast L1 Confirmation Rule, reducing L1 slot times to 6 seconds and compressing L2 settlement cycles. These changes aim to deliver confirmations in 15–30 seconds and accelerate L2 transfers, enhancing interoperability while maintaining security. The ongoing upgrades prioritize faster and more efficient cross-chain transactions.