Ethereum Really Not Just Blockchain Anymore, Founder Vitalik Declares

Ethereum's founder shares updates on upcoming upgrades that will advance Ethereum beyond just a blockchain technology.

Caroline Amosun · 27 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

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Ethereum Really Not Just Blockchain Anymore, Founder Vitalik Declares

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Ethereum’s founder shares updates on upcoming upgrades that will advance Ethereum beyond just a blockchain technology.

Ethereum Really Not Just Blockchain Anymore, Founder Vitalik Declares

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Buterin foresees Ethereum as a cryptographic world computer
Ethereum eyes advanced cryptographic techniques

Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, has sparked a buzz in the crypto ecosystem after he shared details about Ethereum’s ongoing push for a more advanced network.

Buterin has expressed belief that Ethereum is about to enter a new phase with several major upgrades capable of changing how it operates in the coming years.

Buterin foresees Ethereum as a cryptographic world computer

As the network continues to advance and improve its infrastructure, Vitalik confirmed that Ethereum is gradually becoming a hybrid system that combines blockchain technology with modern cryptography.

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While he mentioned that Ethereum is advancing beyond just a blockchain, Buterin mentioned that Ethereum is growing to become a “cryptographic world computer” in the future.

Ethereum eyes advanced cryptographic techniques

Buterin further specified on some of the major upgrades coming on the Ethereum blockchain, noting that FOCIL, EIP-8288, Lean consensus, improved state management, and formal verification will soon launch on the network.

With the FOCIL upgrade, it will become more complex for block builders to censor transactions. This aims to ensure that users can access the network without depending too heavily on individual participants.

Other upgrades will also help to tighten its network security on the blockchain as they will help Ethereum to reach agreement on transactions.

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