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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">By popular demand, an updated roadmap diagram for 2023! pic.twitter.com/oxo58A2KuG</p>— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) December 30, 2023
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 <p class=""><strong><em>Vitalik Buterin</em>, the co-founder of <em>Ethereum</em>, has <em>revealed</em> the blockchain’s roadmap for 2024. While the changes may seem minor compared to the previous year, they can propel Ethereum to new heights. In this article, we’ll explore the key components of Ethereum’s 2024 game plan, its impact on its price, and the measures taken to combat economic centralisation.</strong></p>
 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="strong-ethereum-s-price-soars-strong"><strong>Ethereum’s Price Soars</strong></h3>
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 <p class="">Analysts are optimistic about <strong>Ethereum’s price</strong>, with projections reaching as high as $5,300. <strong><em>Raoul Pal</em></strong>, CEO of <strong><em>Real Vision</em></strong>, attributes this bullish sentiment to liquidity indicators. <strong><em>Raoul</em></strong> anticipates that <strong>Ethereum</strong> could reach all-time highs in the first half of 2024, particularly with the potential launch of an <strong>Ethereum ETF</strong> following a <strong>Bitcoin ETF</strong>.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here was the one from last year. Notice that it's actually quite similar! As Ethereum's technical path forward continues to solidify, there are relatively few changes. I'll go through the important ones.https://t.co/F1MpfNdfa7</p>— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) December 30, 2023
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 <p class=""><strong>Vitalik Buterin’s updated roadmap for Ethereum</strong> focuses on continuous improvement and innovation. One crucial update involves implementing <strong>Single Slot Finality (SSF)</strong> in post-merge <strong>Proof-of-Stake (PoS)</strong> improvement. <strong>SSF</strong> is expected to address several current <strong>PoS</strong> design flaws, resulting in faster and more secure transactions.</p>
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 <p class=""><strong>Ethereum’s roadmap for 2024</strong> encompasses six core priorities:</p>
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  <li class=""><strong>The Merge:</strong> This section focuses on maintaining a robust <strong>proof-of-stake consensus</strong>, achieved through integrating the <strong>Ethereum mainnet</strong> with the Beacon Chain in September 2022.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>The Surge:</strong> The goal is to achieve <strong>100,000 transactions per second</strong> across <strong>Ethereum</strong> and its Layer 2 networks.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>The Scourge:</strong> This priority prioritises mitigating risks associated with <strong>Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) </strong>and liquid pooling, combatting economic centralisation in <strong>Ethereum</strong>.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>The Verge:</strong> Simplifying block verification processes for enhanced efficiency.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>The Purge:</strong> Aims to streamline the protocol, making it more user-friendly and efficient.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>The Splurge:</strong> Encompasses all other innovations and improvements, ensuring Ethereum remains at the forefront of blockchain technology.</li>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The role of single slot finality (SSF) in post-Merge PoS improvement is solidifying. It's becoming clear that SSF is the easiest path to resolving a lot of the Ethereum PoS design's current weaknesses.<br><br>See:https://t.co/l8OcVsXCOWhttps://t.co/8sM6DieMjg pic.twitter.com/i6Gz36huW4</p>— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) December 30, 2023
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 <p class=""><strong>Single Slot Finality (SSF)</strong> is highlighted as a key solution to many of <strong>Ethereum’s PoS </strong>design challenges. It ensures that changes to a blockchain block are irreversible without burning at least 33% of the total staked <strong>ETH</strong>. <strong>Vitalik</strong> firmly endorses <strong>SSF</strong> as “the easiest path” to address these issues.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Scourge has been redesigned somewhat. It's now about fighting economic centralization in PoS in general, in two key theaters: (i) MEV, (ii) general stake pooling issues.<br><br>See also:https://t.co/PvdKeYmglLhttps://t.co/un6IuyssL4https://t.co/tvOAh2T1eb pic.twitter.com/tjYiwmzYeB</p>— vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) December 30, 2023
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 <p class=""><strong>The Ethereum ecosystem</strong> is not without its challenges. Economic centralisation, particularly with the growth of the staking service Lido, has raised concerns. However, <strong>Ethereum’s roadmap</strong> includes measures to combat this issue, safeguarding the network’s integrity and decentralisation.</p>
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 <p class=""><strong>Ethereum’s 2024 roadmap</strong>, as outlined by <strong>Vitalik Buterin</strong>, promises exciting developments and improvements. With the potential for price surges and innovative solutions like Single Slot Finality, Ethereum remains a force to be reckoned with in blockchain technology. As the year unfolds, we can anticipate Ethereum’s continued growth and influence in the cryptocurrency space.</p> 
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Ethereum’s New Game Plan for 2024 Unveiled by Vitalik Buterin

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