The new roadmap seeks to maintain Ethereum’s achievement of 100% uptime. It also introduces solutions to safeguard the network against quantum computing threats and state-sponsored attacks. 

Additionally, the team plans a major leap in transaction capacity. The Layer 1 goal is 10,000 TPS, while Layer 2 is set to reach 1 million TPS. Vitalik Buterin hinted at this vision back in June, signaling technical solutions that could scale Ethereum by 10x. 

Short-term improvements are also part of the plan. The Foundation expects noticeable network performance gains within the next 6 to 12 months. 

Ethereum Strengthens Tech Foundations with Lean Approach 

The Lean strategy includes structural changes across three core Layer 1 components. The Foundation will develop new consensus systems that offer finality within seconds. Quantum-resistant data structures will also be deployed. 

A SNARK-compatible instruction set will enhance the efficiency of the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Additionally, real-time zkVM systems and Data Availability Sampling (DAS) technology will be integrated, enabling faster and more flexible operations. 

Full-chain validation via browsers and wallets will improve security and transparency for users. A major shift in cryptography is planned as well: hash-based cryptographic systems will help protect Ethereum from quantum threats. 

Strategic ETH reserves have reached $10 billion, while institutional holdings climbed to 2.73 million ETH. Meanwhile, ETH’s price surged 55% in the past month to $3,740 — indicating Ethereum’s growing strength both technically and economically.

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Leadership Disputes and Eric Conner’s Departure

On January 21, Eric Conner, one of Ethereum’s leading developers, announced the end of his 11-year active participation in the Ethereum community. At the core of this decision were criticisms directed at leadership changes implemented by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin.

Vitalik Buterin, declaring himself as the sole authority in Ethereum Foundation (EF) management, stated:

“The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me. One of the goals of the ongoing reform is to give the EF a ‘proper board,’ but until that happens, it’s me.”

This statement created discomfort among some community members who felt it contradicted Ethereum’s decentralization ideals. However, another segment supported Buterin’s leadership until the completion of leadership innovations. Conner positioned himself among those opposing this situation.

Breaking Away from Ethereum and A New Journey

Eric Conner explained his reasons for leaving Ethereum as “understanding the importance of community and adaptation to change.”

Announcing his new roadmap, Conner revealed that he has transitioned to the artificial intelligence field and will initially work on developing an AI tool called Freysa.ai. He also expressed his openness to collaborating on other artificial intelligence projects.

Leadership Restructuring at Ethereum Foundation

On January 18, Vitalik Buterin announced a major change in the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership team. The primary purpose of these changes was to emphasize technical expertise and establish better communication between developers in the Ethereum ecosystem and the foundation.

These changes came after the Ethereum Foundation’s expenditures, roadmap, and personnel decisions were criticized by the community throughout 2024.

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