Vitalik Buterin Highlights Ethereum Roadmap Progress, ETH Price Set For $5000

Vitalik Buterin addresses Ethereum decentralization and performance, highlighting advancements on scalability and network security.
By Ronny Mugendi
Updated July 21, 2025
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Highlights

  • Kyle Samani of Multicoin critiques Ethereum current cycle
  • Vitalik Buterin highlights Ether's progress in decentralization and security, countering claims of centralization risks.
  • Over 34 million ETH are staked, reflecting strong long-term investor confidence

Vitalik Buterin responded to Kyle Samani of Multicoin and other critiques regarding Ethereum performance and decentralization. Amid concerns about the network’s scaling and competitive position in the blockchain sphere, Vitalik Buterin provided insights into the ongoing ecosystem developments. He emphasized the strategic focus on enhancing the network’s robustness and interoperability.

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Vitalik Buterin Defends Ethereum Decentralization

In a recent discussion on X (formerly Twitter), Vitalik Buterin addressed the accusations regarding ETH’s supposed inefficiencies and alleged centralization risks. He outlined the technological strides made over the past year, including reductions in transaction censorship and advancements in network security.

Vitalik noted that Ether’s architecture continues to evolve towards a more decentralized framework, contrary to the claims.

Additionally, Ethereum co-founder discussed implementing new protocols to enhance the network’s resistance to centralization. He pointed to the ongoing developments in block construction protocols, such as FOCIL and APS, designed to fortify the network against external influences and internal vulnerabilities.

Earlier today, the co-founder sparked excitement in the crypto community by posting an AI-generated image of a bull holding a sign that read

“Bullish on Flux, Bullish on Ethereum.” 

The post, created using the FLUX.1 app on his laptop with a 4070 GPU, quickly sparked a wave of discussions on ETH performance and price trajectory.

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Ethereum Technological Roadmap

The conversation around Ether’s performance also touched on its comparative analysis with Bitcoin and Solana. Moreover, another tweet refuted that Ethereum utility is declining, stating that the network has achieved hundreds of billions in total value locked (TVL) in just nine years.

Vitalik Buterin further highlighted the role of Layer 2 solutions (L2s) in Ether’s strategy to enhance scalability without compromising decentralization. He explained that these technologies expand the network’s capacity and retain the fundamental principles of decentralization. 

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Ether Price Market Trend

ETH price trajectory looks promising as it sustains momentum above $2,600. A recent CoinGape analysis noted over 34 million ETH have been staked. This underscores a robust investor commitment to holding long-term.

The growth in staked ETH  and technical analysis reinforce Vitalik Buterin’s bullish comments and signal a potential surge to the $5,000 mark. At press time, ETH price was $2,687.40, reflecting a 1.72% decrease over the past 24 hours. However, trading volume surged by 31.35%, indicating a spike in market activity.

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Ronny Mugendi
Ronny Mugendi is a seasoned crypto journalist with four years of professional experience, having contributed significantly to various media outlets on cryptocurrency trends and technologies. With over 4000 published articles across various media outlets, he aims to inform, educate and introduce more people to the Blockchain and DeFi world. Outside of his journalism career, Ronny enjoys the thrill of bike riding, exploring new trails and landscapes.
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