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Five Years Later, Vitalik Overturns the Future He Set for Ethereum

Five years after championing Layer 2 (L2) scaling as Ethereum's future, Vitalik Buterin has dramatically reversed his position, declaring that L2s have largely failed to fulfill their original vision of "branded sharding." In a pivotal post, he argued that most L2 solutions remain highly centralized, reliant on multi-signature bridges and sequencers, and thus are not truly extending Ethereum's security or decentralization. The initial push for L2s was a survival response to Ethereum's cripplingly high fees and congestion during the 2021 DeFi and NFT boom, when competitors like Solana gained traction. However, despite massive venture funding—with projects like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Starknet raising billions—progress toward full decentralization (Stage 2) has been slow. Many operate more like centralized databases, prioritizing control and regulatory compliance over Ethereum's core values. Meanwhile, Ethereum itself has scaled significantly. Through upgrades like EIP-4844 and increased gas limits, L1 transaction fees have plummeted by over 99%, often costing just cents. This reduces L2's cost advantage and exposes their drawbacks: bridge vulnerabilities, fragmented liquidity, and complex user experiences. Vitalik now urges L2s to pivot from mere scaling to providing unique functional value—like privacy, ultra-fast finality, or application-specific optimizations—that L1 cannot easily offer. He reframes L2s as a spectrum of specialized "plugins" rather than essential scaling layers. This shift signals a market consolidation where only L2s with genuine utility and decentralization will survive, ending an era of inflated valuations and "ghost chain" projects. Ethereum is reclaiming its sovereignty by becoming scalable on its own terms.

marsbit6h ago

Five Years Later, Vitalik Overturns the Future He Set for Ethereum

marsbit6h ago

Ethereum: Vitalik moved 705 ETH and the market panicked – Here’s what happened

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, transferred 705 ETH (worth approximately $1.16 million) within 24 hours, causing market panic due to fears of a sell-off. However, the movement was not a sign of lost confidence in ETH. Instead, it followed Buterin’s established pattern of converting ETH into stablecoins to fund Kanro, a biotech charity focused on pandemic preparedness. This aligns with his long-term strategy of personally supporting high-impact projects in biotech, decentralized governance, and open-source tools, instead of direct spending by the Ethereum Foundation. Despite short-term market reactions, institutional investors like BitMine Immersion Technologies continue accumulating ETH, indicating sustained long-term belief. At the time of writing, ETH was trading near $2,274, with technical indicators suggesting potential near-term bottoming. Buterin’s actions reflect his focus on solving real-world problems rather than engaging in short-term trading.

ambcrypto10h ago

Ethereum: Vitalik moved 705 ETH and the market panicked – Here’s what happened

ambcrypto10h ago

Ethereum rethinks L2 role as activity rises but value secured declines

Ethereum is reassessing the role of layer-2 networks as rollup activity increases while the value secured on them declines. According to L2Beat, total value locked in rollups has fallen 13.2% year-on-year to $40.3 billion, despite transaction throughput rising sharply to around 3,470 user operations per second. Vitalik Buterin recently argued that the original "rollup-centric roadmap" is evolving due to Ethereum's own L1 scaling progress and slower-than-expected decentralization of many L2s. With base-layer gas fees remaining low and upcoming gas-limit increases, Ethereum no longer depends on L2s for block-space capacity as before. Buterin noted that some L2s may not achieve full decentralization, making it impractical to treat them as uniform extensions of Ethereum. The data suggests L2s are increasingly used for execution and low-cost transactions rather than storing large amounts of capital, indicating a shift toward a more diverse ecosystem of specialized networks.

ambcrypto18h ago

Ethereum rethinks L2 role as activity rises but value secured declines

ambcrypto18h ago

Ethereum: Does creator vision matter more than ETH’s chart? Vitalik Buterin says…

In a recent discussion, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addressed the challenge of rewarding quality content creators in an era dominated by AI-generated material. He argued that the core issue is not incentivizing more content, but rather surfacing and rewarding genuinely valuable work. Buterin praised platforms like Substack for their curation and editorial rigor, contrasting them with token-based creator models that often benefit already popular figures. Meanwhile, Ethereum's native token, ETH, has faced significant market pressure, declining over 20% in the past week. Despite this, analysts note historical patterns suggesting potential future outperformance against Bitcoin, with gains exceeding 300% in previous cycles. Institutional flows have also weakened, with Ethereum spot ETFs experiencing over $326 million in weekly net outflows. Key takeaways include Ethereum’s intact core narratives despite recent price drops, and the emphasis on quality—whether in creator ecosystems or market cycles—as a decisive factor for its future trajectory.

ambcryptoYesterday 23:04

Ethereum: Does creator vision matter more than ETH’s chart? Vitalik Buterin says…

ambcryptoYesterday 23:04

Ethereum Foundation Enters Period of Mild Austerity, Says Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, announced that the Ethereum Foundation is entering a period of mild austerity to support its development roadmap. He clarified that this shift represents a prudent financial strategy rather than a reduction in dedication to Ethereum’s growth. The foundation remains focused on improving Ethereum’s base layer, including protocol development, scalability, and security. Buterin also revealed he personally withdrew 16,384 ETH to fund open-source, secure, and verifiable infrastructure aimed at enhancing privacy and self-sovereignty. This initiative seeks to give users greater control over their data within auditable systems. Despite budget tightening, core development remains the top priority, reflecting a balanced approach between financial sustainability and ongoing innovation.

TheNewsCrypto01/30 13:30

Ethereum Foundation Enters Period of Mild Austerity, Says Vitalik Buterin

TheNewsCrypto01/30 13:30

Ethereum Co-Founder Buterin Netted $70,000 On Polymarket Last Year, Here’s How

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed he earned $70,000 trading on Polymarket in the past year by betting against what he termed collective "madness." With an initial investment of $440,000, his strategy focused on mean reversion in irrational markets, such as betting against extreme predictions like Trump winning a Nobel Prize or the dollar collapsing. Buterin primarily trades in politics and tech, targeting areas prone to hype. He also highlighted significant oracle vulnerabilities, citing an example where a faulty update from a data source (ISW) caused a market to settle incorrectly, emphasizing that low security standards in Web2 oracles pose a major risk to prediction markets. Buterin discussed centralized and decentralized (e.g., UMA) solutions but noted concerns about vote manipulation in the latter.

bitcoinist01/28 18:32

Ethereum Co-Founder Buterin Netted $70,000 On Polymarket Last Year, Here’s How

bitcoinist01/28 18:32

Can Ethereum Price Exceed $12,000? JPMorgan Worries Bulls Over Claims Fusaka Boost Won’t Last

Ethereum's recent price rally faces scrutiny as JPMorgan warns that the network activity surge following December's Fusaka upgrade may not be sustainable, casting doubt on bullish predictions of ETH reaching five-figure prices. While the upgrade reduced transaction fees to record lows and drove active addresses and transactions to all-time highs, JPMorgan analysts note that historical Ethereum upgrades have failed to sustain network activity long-term. Contrasting views exist: Bitmine's Tom Lee maintains a bullish outlook, projecting ETH could reach $7,000-$9,000 by end of January, and up to $12,000-$22,000 if Bitcoin hits $250,000. Meanwhile, VanEck's 2030 valuation framework includes a base case of $22,000, a bull case of $154,000, and an extreme scenario of $360,000, though it previously suggested a bear case as low as $300. Technically, Ethereum faces resistance at $3,438, with momentum indicators weakening and price slipping below the 20-day EMA. A break below $3,100 support could push ETH under $3,000, though a bullish scenario could see a rally toward $3,942 and potentially $4,300.

ccn.com01/24 10:12

Can Ethereum Price Exceed $12,000? JPMorgan Worries Bulls Over Claims Fusaka Boost Won’t Last

ccn.com01/24 10:12

Ethereum hits 1.29M active addresses, but security risks loom – Why?

Ethereum recently reached a record 1.297 million daily active addresses, largely driven by a surge in stablecoin transactions. However, a significant portion of this activity is attributed to malicious "address poisoning" attacks, where scammers send small amounts of tokens ("dust") to wallets from spoofed addresses. This tactic has already resulted in $740k stolen from 116 addresses. Despite these security risks, the network's fundamentals remain strong following the successful Fusaka upgrade, which drastically reduced transaction fees. Institutional demand and accumulation are high, with Ethereum dominating the real-world asset (RWA) sector and on-chain metrics showing strong market absorption.

ambcrypto01/24 01:04

Ethereum hits 1.29M active addresses, but security risks loom – Why?

ambcrypto01/24 01:04

Ethereum Whales’s $15 Million Move, Is This Another Insider Trader?

An inactive Ethereum whale, dormant for over three months, has re-entered the market by withdrawing $15 million worth of ETH (5,099 ETH) from Kraken and converting it into stETH via Lido Finance. The timing of this large transaction, amid Ethereum's muted price action and recent selling pressure, has sparked speculation about potential insider trading, though no evidence currently supports this. Concurrently, another anonymous whale has opened a massive $202 million long position on leverage, signaling strong bullish sentiment despite ETH's ongoing downtrend. The trade carries a high risk of liquidation if ETH falls to $2,495. These significant whale movements are being closely watched by the market for signals of a potential price turnaround.

bitcoinist01/23 21:17

Ethereum Whales’s $15 Million Move, Is This Another Insider Trader?

bitcoinist01/23 21:17

Did BlackRock Send an Ethereum Signal? Traders Speculate Over CEO Comments as Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys More ETH

According to blockchain data, Tom Lee's Bitmine has increased its Ethereum exposure by purchasing over $100 million worth of ETH in the past 24 hours, bringing its total holdings to $12.61 billion. This aligns with Bitmine's strategy to own 5% of Ethereum's total supply. The move coincides with traders speculating whether recent comments by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at the World Economic Forum signal institutional endorsement for Ethereum. Fink emphasized the importance of tokenization and a "one common blockchain" for reducing corruption and increasing efficiency in global finance, which many interpreted as a nod to Ethereum, given BlackRock's existing tokenized products on the network. Analysts remain bullish on ETH, with price predictions ranging from $7,000 to $22,000, citing institutional adoption and favorable macroeconomic trends.

ccn.com01/23 10:35

Did BlackRock Send an Ethereum Signal? Traders Speculate Over CEO Comments as Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys More ETH

ccn.com01/23 10:35

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