Ethereum Co-Founder Buterin Advocates for Bandwidth Increase Over Latency Reduction
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- Bandwidth Safety: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that increasing network bandwidth through PeerDAS and Zero-Knowledge Proofs is much safer than reducing latency, potentially allowing for thousands of times scalability, significantly enhancing Ethereum's competitive edge in the blockchain space.
- Latency Reduction Potential: Buterin believes that with P2P improvements and using chains with smaller node counts, ETH's latency can be lowered to levels 2-4, improving user experience and attracting more participants to staking, thereby driving growth in the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Security Goals: The Ethereum Foundation aims to achieve 128-bit provable security by the end of the year, emphasizing that performance enhancements must not compromise cryptographic integrity to prevent potential attack risks and maintain user trust.
- Solving Blockchain's Trilemma: Buterin noted that Ethereum has addressed the blockchain trilemma through zkEVMs and PeerDAS technology, making the network more powerful and decentralized, further solidifying Ethereum's leadership position in the industry.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
