2026-01-12 16:23:24

Ethereum's founder recently discussed a very interesting idea: Ethereum needs to pass an "Exitability Test." It sounds a bit strange, but the core meaning is—without continuous maintenance from a development team, this network can still operate securely, stably, and in a decentralized manner. In other words, avoid over-reliance on developers for Ethereum.

The logic behind this is to build Ethereum into a truly foundational layer. The underlying protocol must have long-term vitality, relying on solid initial design rather than constant upgrades to prolong its life.

What are the specific steps? Seven key directions are outlined:

1. Resist quantum computing threats.
2. Sustainable scaling solutions.
3. Address long-term state growth issues.
4. Promote a universal account model.
5. Establish a more reasonable Gas fee mechanism.
6. Improve the decentralized PoS economic design.
7. Implement a censorship-resistant block production mechanism.

These goals may seem independent, but in reality, they form a systemic project—not only laying a solid technical foundation but also ensuring the network's long-term resilience from an community economics perspective. Only then can a blockchain infrastructure truly stand the test of time.

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GateUser-2fce706c

· 15h ago

I've always said, the path Ethereum is taking is this one. Without developer reliance, that's the true high ground. Those who haven't started laying out now will regret it in three years. --- Quantum resistance, sustainable scalability, decentralized PoS... these seven directions are essentially the keys to wealth. Whoever masters this logic first will win. --- Opportunity knocks, everyone. Upgrading the underlying infrastructure is the trend, missing this wave means missing the next decade. --- Many are still tangled in technical details, but the core is one sentence: Ethereum needs to survive for a hundred years, and the current groundwork will determine the future. --- I've already discussed in the group that optimizing the Gas fee mechanism and PoS economic design will be the focus, and it’s happening. --- While others panic and sell off, I saw long ago that this is the best opportunity to get on board. The time to lay out for the future has arrived. --- Time waits for no one. This round of correction is a test. Those who truly understand are now stockpiling frantically.

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GateUser-cff9c776

· 15h ago

This logic sounds beautiful, but essentially it's asking—can ETH really sustain itself? Don't just shout about decentralization; once the team withdraws, the true nature is revealed, and that would be funny. From the supply and demand curve, these seven directions are actually leaving a backup plan for themselves, fearing that one day they might be squeezed out by competitors. Quantum computing? Censorship resistance? I think the most realistic threat is still gas fees continuing to slaughter wallets [dog head]. It sounds like Van Gogh saying his paintings don't need him to be valuable; the theory is perfect, but reality often slaps you in the face. If it could truly be "separable," wouldn't we who watch the charts all day be unemployed? So, let's just listen for the sound of that statement.

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BlockTalk

· 15h ago

Oh my, developers can "leave" Ethereum and run on their own? I have to say, that's a pretty novel idea. I'm a bit skeptical about the Gas fees; can they really be designed effectively? The term "system engineering" sounds exhausting, pushing forward in seven directions at once... Forget it, let's just see how it all turns out in the end. Regarding quantum computing, I'm now wondering if it's a bit too early to worry about it. Decentralized PoS design, it's easier to talk about than to do, honestly. Infrastructure must stand the test of time, I agree with that, but I might be a bit optimistic.

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ServantOfSatoshi

· 15h ago

Well... Only when the development team can completely leave does it count as true decentralization, and Vitalik's thinking on this is quite ruthless. --- The leave-ability test sounds like it's saying: don't let us become addicted to any one person or team, and that should work. --- Breaking down into seven directions is actually about creating a self-operating machine; good design in the early stages is very important. --- Gas fees have always been a pain point; it seems like it will take several more years to straighten out this mechanism. --- The threat of quantum computing is easy to talk about, but implementing protective measures is quite complex. --- Think about it—if no one maintains Ethereum and it can still run, that would be true stability, but in reality... --- The economic design of PoS is not well understood domestically; most people are just watching the excitement. --- The phrase "systematic engineering" is well said, but whether it can keep up in execution is another matter. --- Censorship resistance mechanisms are always old topics; no breakthroughs have been seen yet in how to specifically prevent it.

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