Vitalik Buterin says the next five years will be a turning point spot. At ETHTaipei 2024, he shared his thoughts on the future of Ethereum and how it could change the real world.
Vitalik Buterin says the next five years will be a turning point spot. At ETHTaipei 2024, he shared his thoughts on the future of Ethereum and how it could change the real world.
What caught you by surprise in the crypto scene? NFTs and meme coins have had a wild ride; Nobody expected it five years ago. But what he’s really excited about is the leap in ZK technology, or zero-knowledge proofs, which allows users to prove ownership of assets without performing additional operations.
Ethereum has been rapidly changing, merging and modifying its code. But with all these big companies dabbling in cryptocurrencies, Buterin has been thinking a lot about how to keep Ethereum true to its roots. He’s talking about getting the community to agree on common rules and making sure all kinds of people have a say in the future of Ethereum. He wants to make sure Ethereum maintains its spirit as it enters the big leagues and deals with the rules of the game set by governments.
When asked about non-English speakers taking part in the action, Buterin wholeheartedly agrees. He believes that non-English speakers have an important role to play in raising awareness about Ethereum in their own languages and participating in chats and voting. He says simply showing up and getting involved is the way to go.
Why do you like the idea of living long and making Ethereum longevity an industry standard? Simply love life. What if I lived forever? Well, he’d still be doing his thing, just for a lot longer.
There you have it, Vitalik Buterin’s lowdown on Ethereum’s next big chapter. It’s about improving the technology, getting everyone on board, and making sure Ethereum helps in the real world, all while keeping it the people’s platform. We’re here to see how it all plays out over the next five years.
