Ethereum Will No Longer Be 'Just a Blockchain,' Vitalik Buterin Says

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said Sunday the network will undergo a deep transformation by 2030, blending its decentralized architecture with new cryptographic techniques for scale, speed, privacy and security. A key shift will cut the need for every node to repeat verification work, relying more on cryptographic proofs. The plan is part of 'Lean Ethereum,' unveiled in July, which Buterin compares in scale to 2022's The Merge. The roadmap targets the Glamsterdam upgrade for Q4 2026, followed by Hegotá in 2027.