On October 20, renowned Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveiled significant advancements in the Ethereum protocol, specifically in the segment titled ‘The Scourge’. This announcement focuses on two critical objectives: firstly, to diminish the risks associated with the centralization of the Ethereum staking infrastructure, particularly concerning block construction and the capital supply, which includes aspects like MEV (Miner Extractable Value) and staking pools. Secondly, he aims to limit the potential over-extraction of value from users.
Vitalik highlighted that addressing the issues related to block construction centralization and the economic prerequisites that contribute to staking centralization—including the requisite minimum of 32 ETH and specific hardware demands—will be vital for fostering a more decentralized ecosystem. This update follows Vitalik’s prior announcement in December 2023, which introduced a comprehensive roadmap outlining the future trajectory of Ethereum’s development, categorized into six key parts: The Merge, The Surge, The Scourge, The Verge, The Purge, and The Splurge.
Source: https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/vitalik-unveils-ethereums-future-key-goals-to-enhance-decentralization-in-the-scourge/