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Ethereum zero-knowledge block verification concept showing cryptographic proof validating a blockchain block.
Blockchain News

Ethereum Zero-Knowledge Block Verification: The Revolutionary 2026 Roadmap to Cheaper, Easier Staking

February 10, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: The Ethereum blockchain is embarking on a foundational upgrade that could fundamentally reshape how its network secures itself. Core developers and researchers are targeting 2026 for the potential implementation of zero-knowledge proof-based block verification, a sophisticated cryptographic technique designed not to add flashy user features, but to fortify the protocol’s core economics […]

Conceptual diagram of Ethereum and diverse layer-2 networks, illustrating Vitalik Buterin's new architectural vision.
Blockchain News

Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why Ethereum L2 Networks Have Outgrown Their Original Shard Design

February 4, 2026 j n

Global, May 2025: In a significant shift for blockchain architecture, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has articulated a fundamental evolution in how the community should view layer-2 (L2) scaling solutions. He asserts that due to Ethereum’s own scaling progress and increased base-layer capacity, L2 networks can no longer be accurately conceptualized as “Ethereum shards.” This pivotal […]

Visualization of Taiko's Shasta upgrade streamlining Ethereum layer-2 rollup efficiency and cost.
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Taiko’s Shasta Upgrade: Revolutionary 22x Rollup Cost Cut Poised to Transform Ethereum Scaling

January 22, 2026 j n

In a major development for Ethereum scaling, the layer-2 project Taiko has unveiled plans for its groundbreaking Shasta upgrade, a technical overhaul designed to dramatically slash rollup operational costs by as much as twenty-two times. Announced on March 21, 2025, this initiative targets the core economic model of its rollup, promising to deliver unprecedented efficiency […]