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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin: 'We are not early to crypto, but we are early to crypto actually being usable'

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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin: 'We are not early to crypto, but we are early to crypto actually being usable'
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On September 18th, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, said at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore that while blockchain technology has been around for over 15 years, it is only now reaching a level of usability that can drive mainstream adoption. 

"We are not early to crypto, but we are early to crypto actually being usable," Buterin said. "The reasons not to use crypto are no longer here."

He highlighted significant improvements in scalability, transaction fees, and user experience that are making decentralized applications more accessible than ever.

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According to Buterin, the blockchain industry is entering a period where the barriers to mainstream adoption are being dismantled. Advances in technology have reduced transaction fees to less than a cent and decreased confirmation times to seconds. Additionally, the user experience of decentralized applications now rivals that of traditional web applications, enhancing accessibility for everyday users.

Technological advancements, particularly in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, have impacted the blockchain landscape by making transactions faster and more affordable. The implementation of updates like EIP-1559 and the Ethereum Merge has reduced transaction confirmation times to as little as 5 to 15 seconds. These developments have eliminated previous obstacles such as high fees and slow processing times that once hindered widespread adoption.

The evolution of decentralized applications is also notable. User interfaces have improved dramatically, offering experiences comparable to traditional web platforms. This progress extends to areas like decentralized social media, privacy-preserving technologies, and smart contract wallets with multi-signature security, which provide both convenience and enhanced security without relying on centralized entities.

Buterin pointed out that the unique value proposition of blockchain technology lies in its ability to create "digital concrete," enabling the construction of secure and persistent digital structures. This robustness allows for new forms of social and financial interactions that are resistant to censorship and centralization.

Looking ahead, Buterin expressed optimism about the next decade, envisioning a future where blockchain technology seamlessly integrates into daily life without forcing users to compromise on security or convenience. He advocates for solutions that maintain decentralization while achieving practicality, emphasizing that the industry does not have to choose between the two.

"We do not have to choose between sacrificing practicality for decentralization or vice versa. We can have both," he concluded, inspiring the audience to continue innovating in ways that uphold the foundational principles of blockchain technology.

According to a Binance report, In September 2024, the cryptocurrency market experienced an 8% increase in total market capitalization, driven by positive global economic factors such as lower interest rates in key economies like the U.S. and China. 

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