On October 17, COINOTAG reported that Vitalik Buterin has unveiled a significant update regarding the ongoing evolution of the Ethereum protocol. In his latest article, titled “Possible futures for the Ethereum protocol, part 2: The Surge,” he articulates ambitious objectives aimed at enhancing network performance. Central to this vision is the goal to achieve over 100,000 transactions per second (TPS), leveraging both L1 and L2 solutions while emphasizing the critical importance of maintaining decentralization and the integrity of Ethereum’s Layer 1. Furthermore, Buterin stresses the necessity for Layer 2 solutions to retain essential Ethereum properties such as trustlessness, openness, and censorship resistance. He envisions a harmonious ecosystem rather than a fragmented network of disparate blockchains, advocating for maximum interoperability between Layer 2 systems. This article also underscores the imperative to finalize the rollup-centric roadmap, addressing associated challenges without compromising Ethereum’s foundational robustness.