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Historical Breakthrough in Ethereum:
Blockchain Trilemma No Longer Just Theory
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin spoke clearly about one of the long-standing “unsolvable” problems in the crypto world as 2026 approaches:
Blockchain trilemmas are no longer a theoretical limit; they are an engineering problem overcome with working systems.
This announcement shows that Ethereum is not just a smart contract network;
it is effectively beginning the process of transforming into a global, unstoppable, and decentralized infrastructure.
What Has Changed at the Core?
PeerDAS + zkEVM Integration
This transformation relies on two key technologies:
PeerDAS (Peer-to-Peer Data Availability Sampling)
Integrated with the Fusaki upgrade at the end of 2025, PeerDAS enables nodes to verify data without downloading all the data.
As a result:
The data layer scales
Layer-2 blob capacity skyrockets
Verification with low-end hardware becomes possible
In other words, scalability is achieved without sacrificing decentralization.
zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine)
While traditional structures require each verifier to re-execute all transactions, zkEVM shifts this burden to cryptographic proofs.
One node produces a proof, others only verify.
According to Vitalik, even though zkEVM is still in alpha stage,
it has achieved sufficient performance for large-scale use.
The next focus is not efficiency but security hardening.
2026–2030: Not a Roadmap, but an Architectural Declaration
Vitalik describes this process as “not a completed solution,”
but a decade-long architectural transformation.
2026: Transition Year
zkEVM nodes open for early adoption
Gas limits are cautiously increased

2026–2028:
Gas pricing is re-evaluated
State structures are optimized

2027–2030:
zkEVM becomes the primary method for block validation

At this point, Ethereum will have completely separated from chains dependent on expensive servers or narrow validator sets.
Market Price or Infrastructure Trust?
These statements came amid criticisms of ETH’s price performance.
Despite strong technical progress, Ethereum’s price has lagged behind some competing chains.
Critics especially point out that dependence on Layer-2 weakens value capture.
But Vitalik’s approach is clear:
Ethereum’s goal is not short-term price competition,
but to build an unstoppable and predictable global infrastructure.
While chains like Solana offer speed and cost advantages,
Ethereum chooses a more difficult but more resilient path.
Conclusion: Ethereum Is Now in the “Build” Phase
Vitalik’s message is clear:
Ethereum has largely moved beyond design debates.
It is now entering a multi-year period of implementation and solidification.
PeerDAS expands the data layer,
zkEVM redefines verification.
The combination of these two shows that a high-performance yet decentralized network is now possible.
In the short term, prices may fluctuate.
But in the long run, a protocol that truly balances security, decentralization, and scalability
will generate value far beyond market noise.
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