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Vitalik Buterin Pushes Low Risk DeFi to Anchor Ethereum Growth

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Low Risk DeFi to Anchor Ethereum Growth

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged the network’s developers and users to prioritize low-risk decentralized finance protocols as a stable foundation for the ecosystem. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explains that these protocols, which include payments, savings, and fully collateralized lending, can generate consistent revenue to support

Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum’s Legacy and Path to Becoming the World Ledger

Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum’s Legacy and Path to Becoming the World Ledger

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently sat down with the Bankless podcast to discuss the blockchain platform’s remarkable journey over the past ten years and his vision for its future. From its humble beginnings as a side project to its current status as a cornerstone of decentralized finance,

Ethereum Treasuries Gain Traction as Vitalik Buterin Weighs Benefits and Risks

Ethereum Treasuries Gain Traction as Vitalik Buterin Weighs Benefits and Risks

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his perspective on companies holding Ethereum (ETH) as a treasury asset during an appearance on the Bankless podcast. His comments highlight the growing trend of corporate adoption of cryptocurrencies and underscore both the opportunities and challenges this practice presents. As Ethereum continues

Vitalik Buterin Warns Digital Identity Systems Like Worldcoin Threaten Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Warns Digital Identity Systems Like Worldcoin Threaten Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced significant concerns about digital identity systems that rely on zero-knowledge proofs, warning that projects like Sam Altman’s World (formerly Worldcoin) could undermine online pseudonymity and introduce new vulnerabilities. In a detailed blog post published on June 28, 2025, Buterin outlined the risks of

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum Scaling Strategy to Boost Node Accessibility

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Ethereum Scaling Strategy to Boost Node Accessibility

Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, has outlined a series of updates to the ETH blockchain scaling roadmap, aiming to make running personal nodes more accessible while supporting the network’s growth. His proposal addresses a key challenge in Ethereum’s evolution: ensuring users can operate full nodes for trustless, private, and

Vitalik Buterin Plans to Simplify Ethereum and Rival Bitcoin’s Efficiency by 2030

Vitalik Buterin Plans to Simplify Ethereum and Rival Bitcoin’s Efficiency by 2030

Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an ambitious vision to streamline the Ethereum network, aiming to make it as straightforward and efficient as Bitcoin within five years. In a detailed blog post published on May 3, titled “Simplifying the L1,” Buterin outlined a comprehensive strategy to overhaul Ethereum’s architecture, focusing on

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing EVM with RISC-V in Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing EVM with RISC-V in Ethereum

Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain by market cap, could be on the cusp of a transformative change. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently outlined a proposal to replace the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) bytecode with the RISC-V instruction set, a move that could reshape how the network processes smart contracts. This

New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

New Documentary Explores Vitalik Buterin’s Vision for Ethereum

A new documentary set to premiere on April 15, 2025, offers a fresh perspective on Vitalik Buterin, the mind behind Ethereum, and the ambitious ideas driving one of the most influential projects in blockchain technology. Titled “Vitalik An Ethereum Story,” the film delves into Buterin’s journey as a thinker

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Vitalik Buterin Shares Plan to Strengthen Ethereum’s Layer-1 Privacy

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has shared a detailed vision to enhance privacy at the core of the blockchain network, known as Layer-1. In a blog post published on April 11, 2025, Buterin outlined a practical roadmap designed to prioritize user confidentiality while maintaining the network’s existing framework. His proposal

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Voices Support in Roger Ver Tax Case

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Voices Support in Roger Ver Tax Case

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, publicly criticized the potential life sentence facing Roger Ver over alleged nonviolent tax offenses. Buterin described the case as politically driven and the punishment as wildly disproportionate to the accusations. His comments add a significant voice to an ongoing debate that has already captured attention

Vitalik Buterin Announces Significant Changes to Ethereum Foundation Leadership Structure

Vitalik Buterin Announces Significant Changes to Ethereum Foundation Leadership Structure

In a recent revelation by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, he has shared insights into the ongoing transformation within the Ethereum Foundation's (EF) leadership structure. This process, which has been unfolding for nearly a year, aims at refining the foundation's approach to governance and its interaction with

Top 10 Bitcoin and Crypto Influencers 2024: Shaping The Future and Political Landscape

Top 10 Bitcoin and Crypto Influencers 2024: Shaping The Future and Political Landscape

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, the impact of influential figures cannot be overstated. These individuals not only shape public perception but also drive the technological and regulatory narrative of digital currencies. As we traversed through 2024, a year marked by significant political and economic shifts, a select group