Vitalik Buterin Advocates for a Trustless On-Chain Gas Futures Market

Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert

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Updated: Dec 07 2025

Buterin's Proposal: Vitalik Buterin has proposed the creation of a trustless on-chain gas futures market to provide clearer price signals and hedging tools for Ethereum gas fees, addressing concerns about transaction fee unpredictability.
Market Functionality: The proposed market would allow users to hedge against future gas prices and prepay for gas within defined time intervals, potentially stabilizing user expectations and transaction fee planning.
Community Interest: Buterin's proposal has garnered significant attention within the crypto community, sparking discussions about integrating financial instruments into the crypto ecosystem to enhance Ethereum's usability.
Current Market Status: As of now, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $3,039.73, with a market cap of $366.88 billion, reflecting a recent 7.01% increase over 24 hours but a 29.36% decline over the past 90 days.

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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.

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