Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined possible directions for the future of Ethereum, focusing on improving the staking process and block finalization
.He suggests reducing the threshold for solo staking from 32 ETH to 1 ETH to increase participation and reduce barriers to entry
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Additionally, he proposes one-slot finalization to speed up block finalization time from 15 minutes to 12 seconds, improving user experience and DeFi protocol efficiency
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Several options are discussed to address these challenges, including “brute force,” “orbit” committees, and two-level staking
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While no specific timeline was given, Buterin emphasized the importance of continuous improvements to keep Ethereum’s protocol simple yet functional.
