At Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined the platform’s advancements and his vision for its future, focusing on decentralization, scalability, and inclusivity. In his keynote, Buterin presented Ethereum as the “world computer,” a foundational platform for a diverse digital economy.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum Future at Devcon 2024
In a keynote address at Devcon 2024 in Bangkok, Vitalik Buterin shared insights into the evolving Ethereum Network and his goals for its development. Describing Ethereum as the “world computer,” he emphasized its role in fostering a global, decentralized economy that supports a vast on-chain ecosystem.
Buterin’s speech highlighted Ethereum journey from its inception to becoming a foundational technology for diverse applications. This positions the platform as a secure, inclusive, and scalable infrastructure for the digital world.
More so, Vitalik Buterin highlighted that Ethereum transition from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) was a key milestone. The shift reduced the platform’s energy consumption and reinforced its security and decentralization.
Layer 2 Solutions Transform Accessibility and Affordability
Vitalik Buterin has also talked about Layer 2 roll up of ethereum which enhances scalability of Ethereum Network. He said that Layer 2 technologies like Optimistic Rollups and ZK Rollups allow the network to accommodate a large number of transactions because they can happen off-chain and then complete on the Ethereum mainnet. It is a way that Ethereum can continue to remain decentralized while providing for the faster and cheaper transactions.
For instance, Layer 2 fees have gone down from 50 cents to less than 0.1 cent, which opens up Ethereum for multiple uses. These lowered fees open new opportunities for developers and users. This cost reduction was critical for making the platform more accessible as scalability increases the number of potential users exponentially.
Additionally, Vitalik Buterin highlighted the advantages of Ethereum PoS model, which prioritizes security and inclusivity. PoS enhances Ethereum resilience, making it less reliant on energy-intensive mining and more accessible to a broader community of participants. Buterin noted that Ethereum’s PoS framework is integral to creating an equitable system, allowing for more decentralized control over the platform.
These developments come as the Ethereum co-founder responded to critiques recently, emphasizing a vision for cohesive, seamless interactions across Layer 2 networks.
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