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What's New in Ethereum's Roadmap: Privacy, Quantum Security, Native Rollup?

On August 10, 2024, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed an updated technical roadmap, highlighting significant changes in priorities and new focus areas. Key new additions include: - **Strong Privacy Protection**: Elevated to a top-tier protocol concern. Proposals like EIP-8250 (keyed nonces for concurrency), EIP-8272 (recent roots for verification), and EIP-8182 (shared protocol-level privacy pools) aim to enable private transfers of ETH and ERC-20s, moving toward default private accounts. - **Quantum Resilience**: Priority increased. The plan addresses risks to ECDSA/BLS signatures, KZG commitments, and ZK systems, exploring solutions like leanSPHINCS signatures, STARK proofs (considered quantum-resistant), and streamlined verification processes. A full L1 upgrade is tentatively targeted for ~2029. - **Native Rollups**: A novel concept where rollups could reuse Ethereum's core validation infrastructure via a new EXECUTE precompile (EIP-8079 draft). This aims to reduce custom code and enhance security for certain L2s, while specialized chains will continue to exist. - **Protocol Simplification & Formal Verification**: Leveraging AI tools to make full-protocol formal verification feasible, aiming for more rigorous and machine-verifiable specifications. Other notable shifts: - State storage is evolving from Verkle trees to a Partitioned Binary Tree (PBT, EIP-8347 draft). - Some 2023 items like VDFs and certain EVM improvements were deprioritized. - Long-term discussions include blob/gas futures and non-EVM instruction sets (e.g., RISC-V). The "Strawmap" outlines potential upgrades through ~2029 but is a directional guide, not a firm timeline. Key milestones to watch include the Glamsterdam (Q4 2026) and Hegotá (2027) forks. Many proposals remain in draft or research phases.

marsbit08/11 07:51

What's New in Ethereum's Roadmap: Privacy, Quantum Security, Native Rollup?

marsbit08/11 07:51

Privacy and Quantum Security: Buterin Presents New Ethereum Development Plan

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an updated development roadmap called "Strawmap," which extends through 2029. This plan introduces new priorities not present in the 2023 roadmap, primarily user privacy and quantum resistance. Key new focuses include making strong privacy a mandatory feature, not an option. Proposed tools include "privacy pools" to obscure fund origins and "wormholes" to break transaction traceability. The plan also emphasizes Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists (FOCIL) to prevent transaction censorship. Quantum resistance involves migrating to cryptographic algorithms secure against future quantum computers. Another major goal is "Lean Ethereum," a large-scale protocol simplification that may even involve replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) with alternatives like RISC-V. The roadmap acknowledges the growing maturity of zero-knowledge cryptography (like SNARKs) for scaling and mentions future use of AI for formal code verification. Goals listed by Buterin are: defense against quantum computers, user privacy, high security, censorship resistance, scalable performance, and a simplified architecture. Strawmap is a living document, not a fixed schedule. The article's AI analysis notes the urgency of quantum preparedness, suggesting the transition must happen before "Q-Day" estimates, some as early as 2032.

cryptonews.ru08/10 20:24

Privacy and Quantum Security: Buterin Presents New Ethereum Development Plan

cryptonews.ru08/10 20:24

Ethereum Prepares for a Major Update: Minor Changes Are Coming

Ethereum developers, including Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation, have proposed EIP-8361 to adjust the network's issuance policy. The proposal introduces a "gradual issuance burn" mechanism that would systematically reduce and burn validator rewards as the total amount of staked ETH increases. The percentage of burned rewards would scale from 0% to 100% in line with the staking ratio. A key goal is to lower the net staking yield for validators to approximately 0% once 50% of ETH supply is staked, which would roughly halve the current yield to about 1%. Developers argue the current system still provides an economic incentive for unlimited staking growth, with projections indicating over 70 million ETH (more than 55% of supply) could be staked by early 2028 if no changes are made. Supporters warn that excessively high staking ratios could centralize control among large staking service providers, potentially weakening network decentralization and social consensus. They also cite dilution costs for non-stakers. The proposed linear reduction in staking yield aims to cap ETH issuance, maintain monetary neutrality, and remove the incentive for staking to grow beyond a certain threshold.

cryptonews.ru08/04 17:36

Ethereum Prepares for a Major Update: Minor Changes Are Coming

cryptonews.ru08/04 17:36

Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third

Lido has launched an upgrade to its liquid staking protocol aimed at improving validator efficiency and decentralization on Ethereum. The update, called Curated Module v2, introduces support for Ethereum's 0x02 withdrawal credentials, allowing validators to increase their effective balance from 32 ETH to up to 2,048 ETH. According to Lido's projections, this migration could reduce the total number of Ethereum validators by about one-third, from approximately 880,000 to 628,000. This reduction is expected to streamline the network's consensus layer by decreasing the number of validators and the messages needed to maintain the network, without affecting execution-layer activity or transaction fees. The upgrade also implements new accountability measures for Lido's node operators, including bonding and penalty mechanisms. Future stake distribution may place greater emphasis on operator performance, fees, and contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem. Lido stated that stakers are not required to take any action, as the upgrade will be handled at the protocol level.

cointelegraph08/04 09:35

Lido upgrade aims to slash Ethereum’s validator count by one-third

cointelegraph08/04 09:35

XRP Ledger Launches Global Network of Public Nodes

The XRP Ledger Foundation has partnered with Ankr to launch a global network of public nodes for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This new infrastructure aims to simplify developer and user interaction by eliminating the need to run personal nodes and expanding the network's reach. The globally distributed nodes, located from New York to Singapore, provide public JSON-RPC endpoints for both the mainnet and testnet, along with real-time network monitoring. This deployment occurs just ahead of the planned mainnet upgrade to version 3.3.0, pending validator approval. That upcoming release includes five proposed amendments designed to enhance asset tokenization with features like confidential multi-purpose tokens (via zero-knowledge proofs), batch processing for atomic settlements, delegated permissions, sponsored fees, and dynamic token properties.

cryptonews.ru08/03 23:21

XRP Ledger Launches Global Network of Public Nodes

cryptonews.ru08/03 23:21

Should Bitcoin Be "Immutable"? Craig Wright Reignites Governance Route Dispute

The debate over Bitcoin's governance is reignited by Craig Wright, who argues the protocol should remain permanently fixed and immutable. He views Bitcoin's core value as its transparent, unchangeable monetary rules, contrasting it with traditional finance. This stance sparks discussion on whether Bitcoin should evolve to address security threats, user demands, and efficiency, or if its determinism is its primary strength. The article notes that Bitcoin has undergone significant upgrades like SegWit and Taproot, achieved through community consensus rather than top-down decisions. However, tension persists between the need for stability—which fosters trust—and the need for adaptation to remain competitive. A key concern is the influence of core developers versus the decentralized ideal. Ultimately, the debate centers on finding a governance model that balances immutable core principles with the ability to innovate. This challenge is fundamental to Bitcoin's future as a decentralized global system.

marsbit08/03 10:21

Should Bitcoin Be "Immutable"? Craig Wright Reignites Governance Route Dispute

marsbit08/03 10:21

XRP Ledger v3.2.1 Hotfix Targets Validator Manifest Flooding

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) team has released a hotfix, version xrpld v3.2.1, addressing an issue of validator manifest flooding that caused high memory and bandwidth consumption on affected nodes. While the problem did not disrupt network consensus or global transaction processing, it created significant resource pressure on individual nodes, posing a stability risk. The fix, released on July 31, 2026, is crucial for maintaining node reliability and preventing potential performance degradation or increased operational costs. Operators are urged to upgrade promptly and perform a required double restart to fully apply the patch. The incident underscores the ongoing importance of operational stability and swift response to vulnerabilities, even in non-catastrophic scenarios, for the health of the blockchain infrastructure.

bitcoinist08/03 07:26

XRP Ledger v3.2.1 Hotfix Targets Validator Manifest Flooding

bitcoinist08/03 07:26

Forbes: 7 Million Bitcoins Exposed to Quantum Computing Risk—Must BTC Change Its "Lock"?

**Forbes: Quantum Computing Threatens 7 Million Bitcoin — Must BTC Change Its "Lock"?** A Forbes article explores the emerging threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin's cryptography, which secures an estimated 7 million BTC (~$470 billion). While a machine capable of breaking Bitcoin's Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) doesn't yet exist, researchers are raising alarms. Google studies suggest the required number of qubits for such an attack is decreasing rapidly. The risk applies to "exposed" public keys, found in early "Satoshi-era" addresses or reused addresses, but exposure does not equal theft. The Bitcoin developer community is divided on solutions. Proposals include BIP-360 for new quantum-resistant address types and the more controversial BIP-361, which would eventually freeze non-migrated, vulnerable coins to prevent future quantum theft. Startups like American Fortress are entering the space, claiming solutions like a backward-compatible soft fork to auto-freeze vulnerable wallets. However, its claims are met with caution as its technical paper is unpublished and its design unaudited. The article frames this as a high-stakes race, weighing urgent security upgrades against Bitcoin's foundational principles and long-term viability.

marsbit08/03 06:25

Forbes: 7 Million Bitcoins Exposed to Quantum Computing Risk—Must BTC Change Its "Lock"?

marsbit08/03 06:25

XRP Ledger v3.3.0 Release Brings Five Amendments Into Focus

The upcoming XRP Ledger v3.3.0 release, scheduled for early August, focuses on five key amendments: Confidential MPT, Batch, Permission Delegation, Sponsored Fees and Reserves, and Dynamic MPT. This bundle aims to enhance the ledger's infrastructure for advanced use cases like tokenized assets and improve operational flexibility and user experience. Notably, Sponsored Fees could reduce onboarding friction by allowing third parties to cover transaction costs, while Confidential and Dynamic MPT features provide more control for institutional asset tokenization. Batch transactions and Permission Delegation add operational efficiency for applications. However, these features do not activate automatically upon release; they require approval from 80% of network validators. The upgrade represents a significant step in XRPL's roadmap for enterprise and developer utility, with practical impact dependent on subsequent validator consensus and builder adoption.

bitcoinist08/03 05:46

XRP Ledger v3.3.0 Release Brings Five Amendments Into Focus

bitcoinist08/03 05:46

Ethereum Experiences a 43-Day Queue for Staking: But According to One Expert, This Is Not a True Bull Signal

A 43-day queue has formed for staking on Ethereum, with about 2.5 million ETH awaiting activation due to a surge in new validators. However, Thomas Brunner of Sygnum Bank cautions that this backlog should not be seen as a direct bullish signal. He explains it reflects institutional demand but is heavily influenced by Ethereum's protocol mechanics, like the post-Dencun daily validator activation limit of ~57,600 ETH, unchanged with the Pectra upgrade. Pectra allows topping up existing validators, but even small additions join the same activation queue as new stakers. Therefore, the queue comprises not just new investor demand but also restaking and reward compounding from existing participants. Brunner suggests a stronger positive signal is the nearly empty withdrawal queue, indicating current stakers are holding. He notes institutional interest persists despite ETH price weakness, viewing staking yield as a core feature, though privacy concerns over on-chain traceability remain a key barrier to faster institutional adoption.

cryptonews.ru07/31 17:21

Ethereum Experiences a 43-Day Queue for Staking: But According to One Expert, This Is Not a True Bull Signal

cryptonews.ru07/31 17:21

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