Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is calling on the crypto industry to embrace stronger open-source protections, arguing that “copyleft” licenses could help steer the sector back to its cooperative roots. In a blog post published Monday, Buterin reflected on his changing stance toward software licensing. Once an advocate of permissive licenses, ...
Ethereum may soon introduce a cap on the amount of gas a single transaction can consume, under a new proposal co-authored by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and researcher Toni Wahrstätter. Known as EIP-7983, the proposal recommends limiting individual transaction gas usage to 16.77 million units—a measure designed to enhance network ...
In a rare moment of open critique, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin acknowledged that while Ethereum leads in some critical areas, Bitcoin remains ahead in several foundational aspects of blockchain technology. Responding to an ongoing discussion on X about Ethereum’s current strengths and lingering challenges, Buterin weighed in on the protocol’s ...
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a proposal to protect the network's censorship-resistant nature as it continues to scale, emphasizing the need for more accessible personal node operation. In a blog post shared on Sunday, Buterin outlined a technical vision to make Ethereum’s base layer more accommodating for everyday users who ...
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a new strategy to enhance user privacy on the Ethereum network without significant changes to its core infrastructure. In an April 11 post on the Ethereum Magicians forum, he outlined ways for wallets and developers to integrate privacy tools, such as Railgun and privacy ...
Truemarkets (TRUE), a decentralized prediction market platform built on the Base Layer 2 blockchain, has officially launched, marking a significant step in bringing real-world events into the on-chain ecosystem. The long-anticipated debut follows the platform’s successful public Oracle Patron NFT sale in November 2024, which raised over $4 million. Notably, ...
Vitalik Buterin has stressed the need for better wallet security to prevent cryptocurrency loss, not just theft. In a recent exchange on social media, the Ethereum co-founder noted that many users lose crypto due to forgotten passwords, software failures, lost devices, or failure to back up data before hardware upgrades. ...
Vitalik Buterin has issued a public call for researchers to participate in the Poseidon cryptanalysis program as Ethereum developers contemplate integrating the specialized hash function into the blockchain network. "We are seriously considering migrating Ethereum to the Poseidon hash to optimize zk-prover friendliness, so having more information about its security ...
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns over what he describes as a “moral reversal” within the cryptocurrency industry, particularly in response to criticism of Ethereum’s stance on blockchain-based gambling. During a February 20 Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Buterin addressed frustrations with the industry over the past year. He ...
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has addressed growing calls within the Ethereum community for the Ethereum Foundation to stake its Ether (ETH) holdings instead of selling them to cover expenses. He acknowledged that while staking could generate interest, significant concerns complicate the decision. Buterin discussed the foundation's concerns regarding staking, highlighting ...
