Ethereum Solves Blockchain Trilemma with PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs Innovations
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Technological Breakthrough: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin claims that with the upgrades of PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs, Ethereum will achieve a combination of decentralization, consensus, and high bandwidth by 2025 and 2026, marking a substantial resolution of the blockchain trilemma and enhancing Ethereum's competitive edge in the crypto market.
- Enhanced Data Processing: PeerDAS, part of the Fusaka upgrade, enables Ethereum to handle significantly more data and is currently operational on the mainnet, which is expected to greatly improve network scalability and user experience, further solidifying Ethereum's market position.
- Security Challenges: While ZK-EVMs are performance-ready, Buterin notes that security enhancements are still needed, with full utilization expected over the next four years, laying a foundation for Ethereum's long-term growth and ensuring a balance between security and scalability.
- A Decade in the Making: Buterin highlights that solving the blockchain trilemma has taken ten years of dedicated work, emphasizing Ethereum's ongoing efforts in decentralization, security, and scalability, with future adjustments aimed at achieving higher gas limits to propel the Ethereum ecosystem's further development.
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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.
