2026-01-12 09:27:02

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared an interesting perspective — Ethereum must achieve "abandonability." What does that mean? It means that even without maintenance from the core development team, the network can still operate stably for many years. It sounds a bit abstract, but the underlying logic is clear: true decentralization not only requires technical decentralization but also removing reliance on the protocol itself.

This is not just a technical issue but also a philosophical one. From quantum resistance, scalability architecture, to state management, Gas mechanism optimization, PoS economic design, and anti-centralization block construction — every step is paving the way for long-term stability.

From another perspective, Ethereum is evolving from a "project" into a true infrastructure. Once this goal is achieved, it will no longer depend on any team or individual but will become a neutral foundation similar to internet protocols. This will significantly enhance long-term trust in the ecosystem and institutional confidence.

Therefore, it is worth paying attention to Ethereum's progress in these technical areas.

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SadMoneyMeow

· 2h ago

Vitalik is coming up with new tricks again... The concept of abandonability sounds quite philosophical. Basically, it means living longer than the team, which is a bit ambitious. --- But to be fair, this logic does hold water. After all, Bitcoin has lasted this long, so Ethereum has no reason not to. --- Talking about decentralization again, I just want to ask who is the real center here, haha. --- The direction of infrastructuralization is correct, but can it really be achieved... It feels like we’ll have to wait another ten years to see. --- Wow, optimizing gas and adding quantum resistance all at once—this is the pace of building a thousand-year empire. --- Abandonability... sounds like digging a hole for oneself, but I really admire this kind of thinking. --- What sounds good is infrastructure; what’s less flattering is just locking in users in a different way. Don’t deceive yourselves.

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faded_wojak.eth

· 13h ago

Gotta say, V神's mind is really sharp. The concept of "abandonability" sounds a bit abstract but hits the point... True decentralization means the system doesn't rely on anyone, now that's impressive.

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-12 09:56

V神, this concept of "abandonability" really hits the point. Decentralization can't just stay at the technical level; it must thoroughly shed dependencies. --- It sounds idealistic, but if it can really be achieved... then Ethereum would truly become infrastructure. Institutions should be more willing to buy in. --- Self-evolution from the protocol layer—that's true consistency, unlike some chains that still have to cling to the founders. --- Quantum resistance, PoS economic details are all in place. If one link fails, the whole "abandonability" becomes a joke. --- Honestly, this path is a bit long, but the ultimate logic is sound. It all depends on whether it can be truly executed. --- The comparison with internet protocols is interesting. If Ethereum really reaches that point, trustworthiness will indeed undergo a qualitative change. --- The core development team's influence is gradually weakening... Is V神 paving the way for his "retreat"? Haha. --- Abandonability? It sounds a bit harsh, but from another perspective, it is indeed the highest form of decentralization.

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BanklessAtHeart

· 01-12 09:52

V God’s idea this time is brilliant, taking decentralization to another level.

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AirdropHermit

· 01-12 09:51

It's one thing to say that, but what if V God really gives up one day😅 This idea is impressive, but it still feels a bit far off The possibility of giving up? Wait, doesn't that mean Ethereum has to survive on its own? I like this logic Building infrastructure, right? Then let's wait and see the progress, no rush anyway Honestly, this ideal sounds a bit too utopian, but comparing it to internet protocols is quite compelling If Ethereum truly becomes self-sufficient, institutions will be willing to invest money, this is a big game I'm a bit scared; it's hard to say how long a network can run without a core team maintaining it PoS economic design optimization, this needs to be closely watched, or it could easily go wrong So basically, Ethereum needs to learn to survive without parents or support? I like this idea, but technical details are decisive; right now, it's all just on paper

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LiquidityOracle

· 01-12 09:44

Vitalik, this idea sounds very idealistic, but can it really be achieved... If the team all disperses, I have some doubts that the network can run for a few more years.

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MaticHoleFiller

· 01-12 09:42

Vitalik's mind is indeed different. The way he talks about the concept of abandonability is so good that it makes me want to believe in ETH long-term. If that really happens, the narrative around BTC would have to be rewritten. But honestly, the road is still long. Not relying on anyone? Just listen, but ultimately power has to be grounded. The gas optimization part is something I can really feel; there’s still potential. Is this guy just making promises or truly tackling the issues? We’ll see real results in two or three years. It feels like he's setting an ultimate goal for himself. Hopefully he won't change his mind later. Really hope this doesn’t end in another failure; I’m starting to get a bit exhausted. He talks a lot of fancy words, but in the end, it all depends on whether the code can keep up. Neutral infrastructure? If they really give up one day, then I’ll believe it. When will quantum resistance actually be implemented? Wait, is this laying the groundwork for a future power transfer?

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