Bankless 138 - What's Next? Vitalik Buterin | Part I
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Sep 26, 2022 
Vitalik Buterin, crypto-economic researcher and Ethereum co-founder, dives into the future of Ethereum after its shift to proof of stake. He discusses the implications of this transition on sustainability and energy consumption. Vitalik highlights the importance of advancements like zero-knowledge rollups for scalability. He also explores Ethereum's long-term roadmap, addressing social media decentralization through Web3 solutions. Furthermore, he raises concerns about censorship resistance and centralization risks in the staking ecosystem.
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Post-Merge Troll Focus
- Now that the Merge is complete, trolls will likely shift their focus.
- They might argue that Proof of Stake is inherently flawed or that sharding is impossible.
Vitalik's Merge Experience
- Vitalik Buterin shares his perspective on the Merge.
- He recalls the unexpected smoothness of the mainnet transition, contrasting it with the buggier testnet merges.
Energy Reduction Narrative
- Mainstream media emphasizes the energy reduction narrative of the Merge.
- This makes it harder for trolls to argue for Proof of Work's environmental superiority.
