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Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of the Ethereum network, believes meme coins can become higher quality projects that contribute positively to the crypto ecosystem and the world around them, squashing the narrative that such tokens are useless, racist, and sexist. According to a new report titled “What Else Could Meme Coins Be?,” Buterin looks forward to seeing meme coin projects that support public goods instead of enriching insiders and creators. He urged creators to make...

CoinspeakerVitalik Buterin: Meme Coins Need to Evolve via Fun Utility to Support Community and Not Only Enrich Creators The Ethereum co-founder has urged meme coins to build fun crypto games instead of relying on charity donations to improve utility. Vitalik Buterin: Meme Coins Need to Evolve via Fun Utility to Support Community and Not Only Enrich Creators

Blobs have officially come to Ethereum through its latest “Dencun” hard fork, making it far cheaper to transact on the network’s layer 2 (L2) blockchains. So what’s next? In a blog post published on Thursday, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined how he expects Ethereum to scale for mass adoption, emphasizing a shift in developmental focus to L2s. Vitalik’s View On Ethereum Layer 2s According to Vitalik, the newly implemented EIP 4844 (aka “blobs”) marked a “zero to...

Metaverse has gained tremendous traction over the past couple of years, grabbing the attention of large companies across the world. But Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, believes the concept of the Metaverse is still “poorly defined” and needs to have several elements to make it meaningful. Dissecting Metaverse During a Q&A session while speaking at the BUIDL Asia conference in Seoul, Buterin pointed out a common misconception in associating the Metaverse solely with...

CoinspeakerVitalik Buterin Call Metaverse Branding Ploy, Metaverse Tokens Under Pressure Buterin highlights the importance of integrating cryptocurrency, VR, AR, and AI to unlock the full potential of the Metaverse. Vitalik Buterin Call Metaverse Branding Ploy, Metaverse Tokens Under Pressure

CoinspeakerEthereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Engages on Farcaster, Community Calls for Return to X Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, talks about Farcaster, and people are calling for a return to X. Ethereum Co-founder Vitalik Buterin Engages on Farcaster, Community Calls for Return to X

CoinspeakerVitalik Buterin Pitches Next Milestones of Verkle Trees after Rollup Scaling in Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Verkle trees, an evolution of Merkle trees, promise more efficient and compact proofs, reducing the data storage requirements for validators. Vitalik Buterin Pitches Next Milestones of Verkle Trees after Rollup Scaling in Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade

In a recent publication on Ethereum Research dated March 9, Buterin explored the hypothetical situation of a “quantum emergency” potentially arising as soon as tomorrow. Speculating on the implications of such an event, Buterin outlined Ethereum’s readiness to tackle the challenge head-on. Shielding Against Possible Threats Speculating on the hypothetical scenario of a quantum emergency, Buterin stated, “Suppose that it is announced tomorrow that quantum computers are...

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, recently expressed skepticism regarding the prevailing notion of prioritizing simplicity in Layer 1 (L1) blockchains over Layer 2 (L2) solutions. Buterin disclosed that his confidence in simplifying L1s at the expense of more intricate L2s has diminished significantly over the past five years. Bug Risks in L2 Networks Buterin highlighted the dilemma of choosing between the risks associated with bugs in L1 and L2. He stated, “It’s...

Vitalik Buterin has taken to social media to express his anticipation for the imminent integration of “Verkle trees” onto the Ethereum blockchain. He emphasized that this advancement will enhance the functionality of staking nodes, decrease disk space requirements, and elevate the overall user experience. Enhanced Efficiency and Decentralization In a recent post on the social media platform X, the Ethereum co-founder shared his enthusiasm for Verkle trees, stating, “I’m...