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Ethereum’s Lean Future Unveiled | Bitcoin and Crypto News
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Vitalik Buterin unveils “Lean Ethereum,” a bold three-to-four-year roadmap focused on privacy, scalability, and quantum resistance — a sweeping overhaul he compares to the historic Merge. With Ethereum Foundation cutting 20% of staff and slashing its budget by 40%, the network is being streamlined for a leaner future. Privacy is now a core priority, not an afterthought, and quantum safety — especially for data blobs — is now critical. Buterin is exploring new virtual machines like leanISA or RISC-V to boost privacy and scalability, targeting implementation between 2026 and 2029. While the plan sparks excitement, skeptics question the ambitious timeline, citing Ethereum’s track record — though AI’s potential role and the absence of Ether tokenomics updates add layers of intrigue.
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