Vitalik’s Vision for a Stable Ethereum Foundation: Shifting Innovation to Layer 2

Ethereum is undergoing a shift towards protocol stability while prioritizing innovation on Layer 2 and application layers. This move aims to ensure long-term decentralization, particularly after the failures of centralized platforms. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, outlined this vision at Devconnect 2025 in Buenos Aires. He emphasized that instead of rapid protocol upgrades, stability is key for future success.