Vitalik Unveils Ethereum 3.0 Roadmap—zk-SNARKs to Go Native
🧠 Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released the Ethereum 3.0 roadmap, confirming plans to integrate zk-SNARKs directly into Layer 1 by mid-2026. The upgrade will enable single-slot finality, real-time proof verification, and sub-second settlement speeds, transforming Ethereum into a zero-knowledge-native blockchain.
📈 The roadmap outlines a phased rollout:
- Q3 2025: zkEVM testnet deployment
- Q4 2025: zk-SNARKs integrated into validator clients
- 2026: Full Layer 1 zk-native upgrade with cross-rollup liquidity
💬 “Ethereum must evolve into a modular, proof-based system,” said Vitalik.
The plan includes stateless clients, gas limit increases, and zkVM standardization, aiming to scale Ethereum 10x while preserving decentralization.
📊 Key metrics:
- zkEVM latency target: <10 seconds
- Proof size: <300 KiB
- Security: 128-bit zk-SNARK standard
- ETH price: $4,024
- ETH/BTC ratio: +11% in 5 days
Why it matters:
✅ Ethereum will become the first major blockchain with native zk infrastructure
✅ Transaction costs could drop 10–100x
✅ Developers gain access to real-time privacy and scalability tools
🧠 Will Ethereum 3.0 redefine Layer 1 architecture—or trigger a wave of zk rollup consolidation?
👇 Are you building zk apps or migrating to Ethereum’s native zk layer?
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