Ethereum's Goal of Independence
Ethereum must evolve into a self-sustaining infrastructure that doesn't rely on continuous maintenance. The protocol needs to function independently, even if core developers stop active development. This means it must have:
- Full quantum resistance
- High-performance scalability
- State architecture for long-term operation
- Generic account model
- DoS-resistant gas pricing
- Proof-of-stake economics based on long-term experience
- Decentralized block-building mechanisms
Future Development Path
In the coming years, Ethereum should aim for a stage where most innovations can be achieved through client optimizations and protocol parameters. The network should gradually solidify its core while maintaining flexibility, ensuring long-term technical and social resilience without relying on future upgrades.