2026-01-18 21:20:23

Ethereum core developers stated that in the past development, in order to attract more users, Ethereum made too many concessions on core values such as decentralization, privacy protection, and financial autonomy. They believe this trend must change.

It is reported that starting from 2026, Ethereum's development focus needs to be readjusted—re-elevating those foundational principles that have been downplayed to a higher priority. This includes strengthening the network's decentralization features, enhancing user privacy protection mechanisms, and ensuring individuals have full control over their assets.

This shift reflects a rethinking of the "essence" across the entire ecosystem. Overemphasizing mass adoption may cause the project to deviate from its original intention. Whether Ethereum can find a balance between scale growth and value preservation in the future remains a key issue.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 3h ago

Will it only change in 2026? The current gas fees are so outrageous, why is mass adoption still being pursued? This logic seems a bit backwards.

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MissingSats

· 3h ago

It should have been like this a long time ago. After playing for so many years, I finally remember what the original intention was😅 --- Starting to correct only in 2026? Feels a bit late... --- Decentralization, privacy, sovereignty... aren't these the promises made initially? Why have they been gradually forgotten? --- Basically, we've been hijacked by the market. Now we want to turn back and see how much we can recover. --- I've heard the phrase "balance growth and value" too many times. The key is how to do it. --- Finally, someone dares to talk about this. Thumbs up. --- But could this shift be another form of compromise... --- Striving for users and holding onto the original intention—maybe it's always been a matter of choosing between the fish and the bear paw.

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BuyHighSellLow

· 3h ago

It's about time to wake up. You shouldn't have sold your bottom line just to make the numbers look good.

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LayoffMiner

· 3h ago

Honestly, it should have been like this a long time ago. From the beginning, the fundamental principles shouldn't have been diluted just to attract traffic. It’s only in 2026 that it’s finally being realized, which is a bit late. --- Finally, someone dares to say this, but can they hold on? --- Decentralization has been talked about for so many years, and what’s the result? Still becoming more centralized. Now they want to start over again? --- The cost of short-term gains, only now do they realize the need to return to the essence. The mining community has long seen through this set of tricks. --- The key question is, can it really be changed? The利益链条 is so deep. --- I’m skeptical about this move; big capital won’t agree.

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ImpermanentSage

· 3h ago

That's true, but why only move in 2026? It's time to reflect now.

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