‘It’s really not just a blockchain anymore’: Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum’s path to 2030
Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum is “really not just a blockchain anymore” and outlined how its design is set to change by 2030 in a post. Another account framed the same message as a set of upcoming upgrades that move Ethereum beyond blockchain technology.
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Ethereum users and developers see a public signal that the network’s next phase is being discussed in terms of design changes and upgrades rather than only current blockchain functionality. The immediate effect is informational: the roadmap is now framed around a stated 2030 direction and upcoming changes.
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