Ethereum Should Scale by 10X Over the Next Year: Vitalik Buterin
Summary
Ethereum's blockchain capabilities are expected to grow tenfold over the next year, according to co-founder Vitalik Buterin. Speaking at ETHGlobal Prague 2025, he predicted improvements in costs and speed for the network. Ethereum has faced criticism for its speed and efficiency compared to newer competitors like Solana, despite a recent rally in its price. The Ethereum blockchain is widely used but often becomes congested, leading to high costs and delays. Layer-2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism aim to alleviate these issues but may impact Ethereum's market capitalization. Buterin advocates for a cautious scaling approach to avoid centralization risks.
