At the Bankless Summit in Buenos Aires, key members of the Ethereum Foundation laid out their vision for Ethereum's next ten years. The talks highlighted the shift from experimentation to real-world execution, revealing both strategic priorities and specific plans for scaling, adoption, and ecosystem alignment.
Key Points
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Scaling Ethereum Layer 1
Onsgar detailed a shift from long-term theoretical planning to practical, near-term execution. The focus is now on short-term scaling, with a targeted 3x throughput increase per year using improvements like Fusaka and future upgrades. The aim is to support real-world apps, DeFi, and L2s more effectively. -
DeFi-Centric Strategy
Dankrad proposed Ethereum L1 should become the world’s liquidity layer. He emphasized supporting DeFi with faster block times, fairer MEV handling, and deeper liquidity. Rather than relying on data availability fees from L2s, Ethereum should maintain and grow its role as the central DeFi hub. -
Institutional Engagement
Tomas explained how the EF is increasingly focused on engaging institutions. They're bridging communication gaps with TradFi by using shared language and highlighting Ethereum’s unique strengths, such as decentralization, security, and programmability. -
Developer and Founder Support
The Foundation is restructuring to better support founders and devs via initiatives like the Founders Lab and developer education tools like Speed Run Ethereum. This supports long-term innovation and ecosystem growth.
Final Takeaway
Ethereum is entering a new era. The Foundation is prioritizing practical scalability, real-world financial use cases, and ecosystem coordination. The focus now is on execution, institutional engagement, and making Ethereum the backbone of global finance and open-source coordination for the next decade.
