Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum’s Evolution Beyond a Simple Blockchain by 2030

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared his vision for the network's development through 2030, aiming to transform it into a platform that handles file storage, encrypted messaging, and privacy features alongside its core functions. Key technical goals include replacing redundant block re-execution with verifiable cryptographic proofs that can be validated in milliseconds. The Ethereum Foundation has set targets to prove 99% of network blocks within ten seconds using accessible hardware, while recent updates have increased blob capacity and gas limits to enhance network throughput.