Vitalik Buterin posted on social media stating that 2026 will be a pivotal year for Ethereum to reclaim lost ground in self-sovereignty and trustlessness. The plans include simplifying node operation through ZK-EVM and BAL technologies, launching Helios to verify RPC data, implementing ORAM and PIR technologies to protect user privacy, developing social recovery wallets and time-locked features to enhance fund security, and improving on-chain UI and IPFS applications. Buterin emphasized that Ethereum will correct the compromises made over the past decade in node operation, application decentralization, and data privacy, refocusing on its core values. While this will be a long process, it will make the Ethereum ecosystem significantly stronger.
Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum to Refocus on Self-Sovereignty and Trustlessness in 2026
TechFlowShare
Summary
Vitalik Buterin announced that Ethereum will emphasize self-sovereignty and trustlessness in 2026. The strategy includes simplifying EVM node operations through ZK-EVM and BAL, deploying Helios for RPC data verification, and introducing ORAM and PIR for privacy. On-chain data accessibility will be improved through social recovery wallets, time locks, and enhanced on-chain UI. Buterin noted that Ethereum will reverse past trade-offs in decentralization, privacy, and node accessibility, refocusing on core values to rebuild the ecosystem.
Source:Show original
Disclaimer: The information on this page may have been obtained from third parties and does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of KuCoin. This content is provided for general informational purposes only, without any representation or warranty of any kind, nor shall it be construed as financial or investment advice. KuCoin shall not be liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes resulting from the use of this information.
Investments in digital assets can be risky. Please carefully evaluate the risks of a product and your risk tolerance based on your own financial circumstances. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Use and Risk Disclosure.