# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Gas

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Gas", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

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.

marsbit02/04 05:52

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

marsbit02/04 05:52

Why is Ethereum Urgently Needing ZK-ification?

The article discusses the urgent need for Ethereum to adopt zero-knowledge (ZK) technology as a core narrative for its future development. While Ethereum previously focused on ICOs, DeFi, and being a global financial settlement layer, it now lacks a compelling new narrative. ZK technology is highlighted as a critical solution, with Ethereum being the blockchain most invested in its development. ZK-EVM has reached the Alpha stage, a milestone celebrated by Vitalik Buterin. The primary motivation for ZK integration is to maintain Ethereum’s decentralization while improving scalability. Currently, increasing the Gas limit boosts TPS but raises node operation costs, potentially centralizing the network. ZK proofs allow nodes to verify transactions efficiently without expensive hardware upgrades, similar to automated exam grading versus manual checking. ZK itself doesn’t directly increase TPS but enables future Gas limit hikes with minimal node cost increases. The recent Fusaka upgrade, including PeerDAS, advances this goal. A ZK-powered Ethereum could achieve over 1000 TPS, strengthening its narrative. The article also addresses the role of third-party ZK teams (e.g., Polygon, Scroll, ZKsync, Taiko), which remain crucial for innovation and testing different ZK-EVM types (Type 1 to 4). ZK-VMs, like Brevis, are noted for higher performance and diversity, as they aren’t constrained by EVM compatibility. While ZK L1 may attract some L2 users, it also benefits L2s by reducing costs and improving foundational infrastructure. In summary, Ethereum’s ZK transformation, after years of development, is entering a critical phase, driven by collaborative efforts between Ethereum and external ZK projects.

marsbit01/13 00:37

Why is Ethereum Urgently Needing ZK-ification?

marsbit01/13 00:37

ETH Staking Data Reversal: Exits Zeroed Out VS Entries Surge by 1.3 Million, When to Buy the Dip?

ETH Staking Data Reverses: Exit Queue Clears vs. 1.3 Million ETH Entering—Time to Buy the Dip? On January 7, the Ethereum proof-of-stake exit queue fully cleared, indicating that months of withdrawal pressure have been digested with no new large-scale redemption requests observed. Meanwhile, the staking entry queue surged significantly, with approximately 1.3044 million ETH waiting to enter, a wait time of about 22 days and 15 hours. This marks a complete reversal from mid-September 2023, when 2.66 million ETH exited staking amid high price levels (~$4700), followed by a 34% price drop to around $3100 over the next three and a half months. The staking queue is often seen as a sentiment indicator, but not a direct price signal. The recent surge in entries is largely driven by a single large institution, BitMine, which staked about 771,000 ETH (18.6% of its holdings) in two weeks. This suggests the trend reflects institutional asset reallocation rather than broad market bullishness or immediate buying pressure. Beyond staking, Ethereum fundamentals show signs of improvement: Q4 2024 saw a record 8.7 million smart contracts deployed, stablecoin transfer volume on Ethereum exceeded $8 trillion, and gas fees hit all-time lows. Exchange balances of ETH are near historic lows (12.7 million, down over 25% since August 2025), indicating reduced selling pressure. Additionally, Ethereum’s TVL dominates 59% of the crypto market, while its market cap is only 14%, suggesting potential undervaluation compared to chains like Solana and BNB Chain. In summary, while the staking shift alone isn’t a definitive price catalyst, it aligns with broader fundamental improvements—developer activity, stablecoin usage, low fees, and reduced exchange supply—pointing to a recovery in Ethereum’s structural stability post-correction.

marsbit01/07 11:17

ETH Staking Data Reversal: Exits Zeroed Out VS Entries Surge by 1.3 Million, When to Buy the Dip?

marsbit01/07 11:17

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