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1. Technological Upgrades and Scalability Development

Ethereum has successfully transitioned from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS). The next focus will be on "Sharding Technology" and "Layer 2 Solutions," such as Optimism and Arbitrum, which can significantly improve transaction speed, reduce fees, and solve past issues of "congestion" and "high costs."

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2. Dominance of Decentralized Applications (DApp) and Smart Contracts

Ethereum remains the preferred platform in areas such as DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi. In the future, more physical industries (such as supply chain, finance, and insurance) are also expected to adopt smart contracts, further expanding the application scope.

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3. Regulations and Mainstream Adoption

Governments around the world are tightening regulations on cryptocurrencies, but this also means more legitimate institutions will enter the market. If Ethereum can align with regulatory trends, it may become a part of the legitimate digital financial infrastructure.

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4. Competition and Challenges

Emerging public chains like Solana, Avalanche, and Polkadot have risen, offering faster speeds and lower costs. However, Ethereum's active developer community and strong application foundation still provide an advantage if it can continue to innovate.