Ethereum’s Scalability Leap: Vitalik Buterin Reintroduces Overlooked Solution

Ethereum’s Scalability Leap: Vitalik Buterin Reintroduces Overlooked Solution

The inventor of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, published an article discussing implementing a new scalability solution. According to a document posted on his blog, several benefits could come from introducing “Plasma,” a scalability solution invented 6 years ago, in the early years of ETH. Related Reading: ‘Ripple Is The Internet Of Value’ Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin […]


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