2026-01-17 13:36:59

The Ethereum ecosystem is facing some challenges. The operational costs and difficulties of running full nodes are continuously increasing, leading more people to rely on centralized RPC services; at the same time, issues in data processing by DApps are becoming more prominent, and user privacy protection is inadequate. In response to these phenomena, community voices believe that 2026 should be a key year to "turn the tide," prioritizing decentralization, privacy protection, and user self-sovereignty.

Specifically, there is an urgent need to upgrade and optimize the private payment layer to truly safeguard user transaction privacy; at the same time, the usability and accessibility of node operation should be improved to lower the barriers for ordinary users to participate in network validation. These measures are not only about improving Ethereum's technical architecture but also about the true implementation of the Web3 philosophy—only through these efforts can the Ethereum ecosystem evolve toward greater decentralization and openness.

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ETHReserveBank

· 4h ago

That's right, there are indeed more and more RPC services now, and we're getting further away from true decentralization. We need to find a way to handle node costs, or else we'll have to rely on big corporations, and that's the end of it. Privacy is really urgent; every transaction is exposed. Why bother with Web3 if that's the case? Let's keep going until 2026. If we still can't get it done by then, there's really no hope.

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DAOdreamer

· 4h ago

That's correct, but it feels like we're just hyping it up again... The issue of node operation and maintenance costs should have been resolved long ago.

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DeadTrades_Walking

· 4h ago

They're starting to say 2026 is a turning point again, just like they did last year.

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RektHunter

· 4h ago

Basically, Ethereum is on a downward trend now, and RPC centralization is becoming more and more outrageous. Just shouting about decentralization is useless; where are the solutions that can truly lower the node entry barrier? Can it be reversed by 2026? I doubt it. Privacy protection really needs to be prioritized; otherwise, it's no different from centralization. With such high node costs, ordinary people simply can't afford to run them. How can it truly be decentralized? The data issues of DApps should have been addressed long ago. Talking about it on paper is no use anymore. Imagine a day when running a node is as simple as using a bank card—that would be progress. Instead of waiting for 2026, it's better to have practical solutions now. No matter how many slogans are shouted, it won't help.

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PhantomMiner

· 4h ago

Speaking of which, Ethereum is indeed a bit competitive right now... The issue of RPC centralization has long been a source of frustration. Will 2026 turn the tide? Or is this just another hype? Everyone wants privacy protection and decentralization, but how many are truly willing to run their own nodes? Most are probably just looking for convenience. Thinking about it, we still need to start with usability; otherwise, any optimization will only be a game for the few. The real test is whether ordinary people can get involved, rather than always being dominated by big players. If the node entry barrier can't be lowered, all the ideals are just empty talk. The key is to have practical solutions, not just talk without action. Web3 needs to truly take off; stop just shouting slogans.

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