Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a significant change for the Ethereum network: making wallet privacy the default setting for all users. This new strategy aims to enhance user protection by streamlining privacy features without major protocol changes. The plan aims to make privacy more accessible and user-friendly across all wallets. How? By integrating privacy functions directly into every wallet. These features, including automatic shielding options, would offer protected balances in addition to standard shielded address communication protocols. This approach ensures a seamless and easy-to-use experience for users. Furthermore, the proposal introduces a