Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the need for web developers to balance the demands of both new Web3 users and seasoned decentralized application (dApp) users.
Speaking at the BaseCamp summit on August 1, Buterin highlighted Ethereum’s transition from small-scale applications to those potentially serving tens of millions. He stressed the importance of user-friendly applications while preserving the core values of decentralization.
Buterin noted the ecosystem’s shift from Ethereum’s first to second layers and applications, urging developers to cater to users of all skill levels without relying on centralized infrastructure. He emphasized creating solutions that serve beginners and advanced users alike, facilitating smooth transitions between skill levels.
Additionally, Buterin acknowledged the role of centralized financial companies like Coinbase in integrating new users into the crypto space, questioning how millions of coin holders can engage beyond simple holding.
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The young billionaire underscored the need to enhance cross-chain operability to reduce friction in asset transfers and access to dApps across multiple second-layer networks. He mentioned ERC-3370 and ERC-7683 as promising upgrades to simplify transfers between chains and called for research to improve second-layer operability.
Furthermore, Buterin discussed the importance of decentralizing second-layer architectures. He outlined a progression from stage 0 decentralization, where state roots are centrally submitted, to stage 1 involving a security council overseeing state root submissions, and stage 2 imposing delays on contract upgrades and state root changes only in case of errors.
