Will Ethereum Become the New Bitcoin? Vitalik Buterin Has a Plan For It

Story Highlights* Vitalik Buterin proposes simplifying Ethereum’s core to boost speed, security, and scalability.

• Inspired by Bitcoin, the plan includes fewer validators, a ZK-friendly VM, and protocol-wide standardization.
• The move aims to reduce complexity, revive Ethereum’s cypherpunk roots, and strengthen sustainability.