Bankless EthCC #1 | Vitalik - "The Merge Isn't Priced In"
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Jul 29, 2022 
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum and a leading figure in the blockchain world, shares his visions at the ETH CC event. He discusses Ethereum's future, emphasizing critical upgrades and developersā morale leading up to the Merge. Vitalik also explores the quirky fashion culture at crypto conferences, touching upon key lessons learned from the last cycle. He highlights the significance of meaningful community support for innovative projects and promotes a principled approach to navigating the evolving crypto landscape.
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Building in Bear Markets
- Vitalik Buterin discusses the current state of crypto and the importance of quiet building time.
- He emphasizes the need for scalability solutions and highlights the progress being made with rollups and sharding.
Ethereum's Development Velocity
- Ethereum's development pace appears to be accelerating due to parallel development and increased community involvement.
- Focus has shifted from market fluctuations to building and improving the underlying technology.
Developer Morale and The Merge
- Developer morale is genuinely high as the Merge approaches, driven by tangible progress and a sense of accomplishment.
- Vitalik predicts the Merge's impact won't be fully realized until after it happens, changing perceptions about Ethereum's environmental concerns.