Vitalik Buterin Steps Back, Focusing on Innovation for Ethereum’s Future

The Ethereum Foundation has announced a significant leadership shift that places Vitalik Buterin on a more research-focused path. This strategic decision allows Buterin to dedicate his time and expertise to exploring groundbreaking technologies like RISC-V and zkVM (zero-knowledge virtual machines). These innovations could be instrumental in shaping Ethereum’s next-generation architecture, according to the Foundation.